For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section, unless it is plainly evident from the context that a different meaning is intended:
“Ammunition” means any cartridge or encasement, bullet or projectile, primer or propellant or explosive material which is used in the operation of firearm.
“Firearm” includes, but is not limited to, any pistol, revolver, rifle, shotgun or any other device, designed to be used as a weapon or modified to be used as a weapon, that expels a bullet or projectile by the force of explosion of the form of combustion.
“Gun dealer” means any person who sells or otherwise transfers to the public any firearm, including any person required by Section 12070(a) of the California Penal Code to obtain a permit under California Penal Code Section 12071. “Gun dealer” also includes any person who purchases, takes in trade or accepts on consignment from the public any firearm.
“Person” means any individual, firm, business, partnership, corporation, cooperative, company, association, joint stock association, church, religious sect, religious denomination, society, organization, or league and shall include any trustee, receiver, assignee, agent, solicitor, or other similar representative thereof.
(Ord. 788 § 12 (part), 1999)