As used in this Chapter, the word firearm shall include any device designed to be used as a weapon, from which is expelled a projectile by the force of any explosion, or other form of combustion, and shall include any rocket, rocket-propelled projectile, launcher, or similar device containing any explosive or incendiary material whether or not such device is designed for emergency or distress signaling purposes, excluding model rockets.
(Ord. MC-619, 3-08-88)