As used in this chapter:
(a) "Encased" means enclosed in a case, container or receptacle designed and specifically constructed for the purpose of enclosing a firearm, but shall not include a holster for a pistol or revolver.
(b) "Firearm" means any weapon capable of expelling or propelling one or more projectiles by the action of an explosive or combustible propellant. "Firearm" includes an unloaded firearm and any firearm which is inoperable but which can readily be rendered operable.
(c) "Fugitive from Justice" means a person who flees, escapes from custody, conceals or attempts to use any other unlawful means to avoid prosecution or punishment for a felony under the laws of this or any other State, the United States of America or any of its territories or possessions, the District of Columbia or any foreign country.
(d) "Handgun" means any pistol, revolver or other firearm having a barrel not exceeding 12 inches in length, measured by the insertion of a rod into the barrel with the receiver or slide closed, but does not include inoperable handguns which cannot be readily rendered operable, curios, relics or antique handguns as presently or hereinafter defined in Title 26, Part 178 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Commerce in Firearms.
(e) "Minor" means any person under the age of 21 years.
(f) "Nonresident" means any person who does not have a place of residence within the corporate territorial limits of the City.
(g) "Pellet gun" means any item designed to resemble a firearm which is capable of expelling or propelling, by the sudden release of gas or air, one or more projectiles at a speed sufficient to penetrate human tissue.
(h) "Resident" means any person who has a place of residence within the corporate territorial limits of the City.
(j) "Stun gun" means any device designed to transmit charges of electricity in excess of 10,000 volts with a capability, when directed towards a human being, of rendering such person incapable of normal function.
(1982 Code, § 519.01) (Ord. 76-25. Passed 5-17-1976.)