For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
FIREARM. Any weapon from which a dangerous projectile may be propelled by using explosives, gas or air as a means of propulsion including any shotgun, rifle, pistol or other device of a similar character.
REPLICA OR FACSIMILE FIREARMS. Any devices or objects made of plastic, wood, metal or any other material which are replicas, facsimiles or toy versions of, or are otherwise recognizable as a pistol, revolver, shotgun, sawed-off shotgun, rifle, machine gun, rocket launcher, starter pistol, air gun, inoperative firearm or other firearm. As used in this subchapter, the words REPLICA OR FACSIMILE FIREARMS shall include, but are not limited to, toy guns, theatrical production props, hobby models (either in kit form or fully assembled) or any other devices which might reasonably be perceived to be real firearms.
(Ord. 428, passed 8-11-1988)