Goleta City Council
September 1, 2026

Agenda Item D.1

CPMS DISCUSSION/ACTION
Meeting Date: September 1, 2026
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
SUBMITTED BY: Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director PREPARED BY: Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager
SUBJECT: Firearms and Ammunition Retail Sales Study Session RECOMMENDATION:

Receive a presentation and provide feedback to staff on possible regulation of firearm s and ammunition retail sales and any related regulations associated with that use.

BACKGROUND:

The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution protects the individual right to keep and bear firearms for lawful purposes . In recent years, the United States Supreme Court has decided sev eral high-profile court cases involving the Second Amendment, including decisions striking down provisions of New York and Hawaii state laws, respectively, regulating firearms.1 All firearms dealers are required to comply with existing federal and state laws. All firearms dealers are required to apply for federal and state licenses and permits that involve background checks, interviews, and compliance with operational standards. Once federally licensed by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF), firearms dealers are also required to adhere to California laws.

Subject to existing federal and state laws , as well as constitutional considerations, a number of cities and counties in California have adopted ordinances that further regulate the sale of firearms and ammunition locally. A summary of state laws and published ordinances in California is provided in Attachment 1. Of note, requirements for a business license are standard practice in most, if not all, local jurisdictions . Requirement s for firearms and ammunition retail uses are sometimes explicitly detailed in the local business license regulations, sometimes in the zoning regulations, and , for some cities and counties, there are no local firearms retail-specific requirements at all. 1 See New York State Rifle & Pistol Assn., Inc. v. Bruen (2022) 597 U.S. 1; Wolford v. Lopez (2026) 609 U.S. ___, No. 24-1046 (decided June 25, 2026).
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While the City of Goleta currently regulates the safe storage of firearms in a residence in Title 9 Public Peace and Welfare , and unlawful firearm discharges near schools and unlawful firearm and weapons in City parks or beaches in Title 12 Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places of the Goleta Municipal Code, there are no specific zoning regulations regarding the retail sale of firearms and ammunition. Firearms and ammunition retailers are treated as “ General Retail” and allowed in four commercial zone distri cts with an issued business license. As long as a firearm retailer is located in a commercial zone district where General Retail is allowed , and receives a business license, the use is currently permitted by right.

In response to recent City Council and community interest in developing firearm s retail- specific regulations, this staff report introduces related regulatory concepts for Council consideration. Importantly, any future City regulation of firearms sales will have to observe and adhere to Second Amendment rights, as they have been interpreted by the courts , and as Second Amendment jurisprudence continues to evolve . While r easonable restrictions may be acceptable, local regulations that prohibit lawful access or acquisition of firearms in the City would not be permissible.

Accordingly, should the City choose to consider new, firearms-related regulations, those regulations will be developed with careful attention to the evolving constitutional framework interpreting the Second Amendment. While the examples provided below are a helpful, operating framework for the City Council and the public , since firearms and ammunition sales implicate Second Amendment rights, they are distinguishable from the City’s ability to regulate cannabis or tobacco, and distinguishable from the First Amendment framework applicable to adult -oriented businesses . City staff will solicit feedback as part of this study session and then work with the City Attorney’s Office to ensure any new local regulations fit within the appropriate legal framework.

DISCUSSION:

Staff seeks community input and City Council direction on whether and how to change the City’s approach to the regulation of firearm s and ammunition retail sales, as well as feedback on any related regulation s associated with that use . Some options are presented below by topic area for Council’s consideration.

Options for Firearms and Ammunition Retail Use-Specific Regulations Currently, as noted above, the City does not have any specific zoning regulations regarding the retail sale of firearms and ammunition. Instead, the s ale of firearms and ammunition falls under the “General Retail” commercial use classification in Title 17 of the Goleta Municipal Code (see Section 17.72.030). General Retail uses are exem pt or permitted ministerially with a business license within specific commercial zoning districts, including: Regional Commercial (CR), Community Commercial (CC), Old Town (OT), and General Commercial (CG) in Title 17 of the Goleta Municipal Code (see Table 17.08.020 Land Use Regulations – Commercial Districts).
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Options for firearms and ammunition retail use-specific regulations are presented below.

Of note, new regulations, if any, must be consistent with the Goleta General Plan / Coastal Land Use Pla n (General Plan). If staff moves forward with the development of new regulations that require a companion General Plan amendment , amending the General Plan will take more time and be procedurally more involved. For that reason, an option that avoids the need to amend the General Plan may be a preferable first step and could be accomplished more quickly.

Title 17 Zoning Option
This option allows for the development of regulations and standards specific to firearm s and ammunition retail sales use in Titl e 17 Zoning of the Goleta Municipal Code . “Firearms and Ammunition Retail”, or something similar, could be added as a new, separate retail classification to the commercial land use regulations found in Chapter

17.08 Commercial Districts of Title 17 Zoning of the Goleta Municipal Code . Additional requirements, such as buffer requirements from sensitive uses , as detailed later in th is staff report, could be added to Chapter 17.41 Standards for Specific Uses and Activities.

A description of the new use could also be added to Chapter 17.72 General Terms – Use Classification. This approach would be analogous to how Adult-Oriented Businesses are currently regulated under Section 17.41.050 , though the constitutional framework is distinguishable.

Title 5 Business Licenses and Regulations Option
Alternatively, City Council may consider adding additional provisions to Title 5 Business Licenses and Regulations of the Goleta Municipal Code for “Firearm s and Ammunitions Retail.” If City Council is interested in this ap proach, City staff could evaluate existing tobacco retailing requirements found in Chapter 5.07 Tobacco Retailing License, and how those requirements may be applied to the legal framework applicable to firearms and ammunition sales. Specific requirements and standards could be included in Title 5.

Title 5 / Title 17 Option
Another option is to add regulations to both Title 17 Zoning and Title 5 Business Licenses and Regulations, as described in the options above . This option presents a comprehensive, clear, and transparent format for improved regulatory oversight of this use.

Staff Considerations – Title 5 versus Title 17
A Title 17 Zoning amendment would reflect the most common approach utilized by other California jurisdictions in placing location restrictions on the retail sale of firearms, which could be done in combination with Title 5 amendments that focus on operational, licensing, security and similar standards specific to firearms and ammunition retail sales.

For potential sensitive use buffers, including where a particular commercial use may locate in relation to other, surrounding land uses, City staff believes Title 17 provides the most appropriate framework. Either stand-alone Title 17 Zoning amendments regulating land uses , or Title 17 land use amendments in combination with Title 5 changes addressing operational, licensing, security and similar requirements , is City staff’s recommended approach for new firearms and ammunition regulations.

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Options for Firearms and Ammunition Retail Use Standards

Currently, and as noted previously, specific standards for firearms and ammunition retail uses are not provided in the Zoning Ordinance of the Goleta Municipal Code. Specific standards to consider are outlined below, for Council consideration and feedback:

Applicable Zoning Districts
Currently, retail use s (including firearm s and ammunition retail use) are allowed in Regional Commercial (CR), Community Commercial (CC), Old Town (OT), and General Commercial (CG). These zone districts are intended for retail use establishments and were planned as such during the development of the General Plan . Council may wish to change the locations where firearm s and ammunition retail uses are a llowed, such as limiting firearms and retail uses only to certain commercial zone districts and banning them in others. Alternatively, or in addition, the Council could consider allowing firearm s and ammunition retail as a principally permitted use in cert ain non -commercial zone districts, such as Industrial zone districts, where retail is presently only permitted as an accessory use to a primary use, such as manufacturing. However, these options may require a more detailed General Plan amendment , a need fo r more thorough environmental and legal review, and must be evaluated in the context of Second Amendment jurisprudence.

Sensitive Uses
While cannabis, tobacco and adult -oriented businesses follow different legal and constitutional doctrines than firear ms regulation, standards including buffers from sensitive uses could be developed for firearms and ammunition retail regulations that are analogous to those uses presently regulated under the Goleta Municipal Code .

Importantly, should the City Council provide direction to evaluate a s ensitive use buffer for firearms and ammunition sales, it would require additional spatial analysis that would be included as part of the future, public ordinance adoption process.

Under this option, sensitive uses for Council consideration may align with those protected by tobacco, cannabis, and adult business regulations. These sensitive uses include day cares2, schools (K-12), parks, youth centers, such as the Goleta Community Center, and residentially zoned properties.

2 Title 17 and state law distinguish between “Day Care Centers” (other than family day care homes) and “Family Day Care” (located in the provider’s own home), all licensed by the state. The Municipal Code also uses the term “Day Care Facility.”

As used in this staff report, the term “day cares” refers to both “Day Care Centers” and “Family Day Cares” generically. Key definitions follow below.

§ 17.73.010 Definitions.

Day Care Center.

Day care center has the same meaning as in California Health and Safety Code Section 1596.76.

Health and Safety Code Section 1596.76.
“Day care center” means a child day care facility other than a family day care home, and includes infant centers, preschools, extended day care facilities, and schoolage child care centers, and includes child care centers licensed pursuant to Section 1596.951.
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Additional sensitive uses that Council may wish to consider could include g eneral assembly uses, such as churches , g yms and a thletic clubs, m artial arts and dance studios, the Goleta branch post office , libraries, City Hall, bike paths, and beaches and beach parking lots. Staff seeks Council guidance on what, if any, sensitive uses to include for further evaluation.

Of note, the distribution of sensitive uses, particularly residential zoning, covers much of the City and overlaps with most areas of the City where retail use is allowed. As such and as described above, a Title 17 Zoning amendment on sensitive uses will require City staff to evaluate and recommend to t he Planning Commi ssion and City Council a n

§ 17.72.020 Public/Quasi-Public Uses.

Day Care Facility.

Establishments providing non-medical care for persons on a less than 24-hour basis other than Family Day Care. This classification includes nursery schools, preschools, and day care facilities for children or adults, and any other day care facility licensed by the State of California.

§ 17.72.070 Accessory Uses.

Family Day Care.

A State-licensed home which regularly provides care, protection, and supervision of children under 18 years of age in the provider’s own home, for periods of less than 24 hours per day, while the parents or guardians are away, as further defined and permitted pursuant to the California Health and Safety Code and other applicable State Regulations. The term “Family Day Care” includes the terms “Large Family Day Care” and “Small Family Day Care” as such terms are defined in California Health and Safety Code Sections 1597.465 and 1597.44.

Small. As defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 1597.44.

Large. As defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 1597.465.

Health and Safety Code Section 1597.44.

A small family day care home may provide care for more than six and up to eight children, without an additional adult attendant, if all of the following conditions are met:
(a) At least one child is enrolled in and attending kindergarten or elementary school and a second child is at least six years of age.
(b) No more than two infants are cared for during any time when more than six children are cared for. (c) The licensee notifies each parent that the facility is caring for two additional schoolage children and that there may be up to seven or eight children in the home at one time. (d) The licensee obtains the written consent of the property owner when the family day care home is operated on property that is leased or rented.

Health and Safety Code Section 1597.465.

A large family day care home may provide care for more than 12 children and up to and including 14 children, if all of the following conditions are met:
(a) At least one child is enrolled in and attending kindergarten or elementary school and a second child is at least six years of age.
(b) No more than three infants are cared for during any time when more than 12 children are being cared for.
(c) The licensee notifies a parent that the facility is caring for two additional schoolage children and that there may be up to 13 or 14 children in the home at one time. (d) The licensee obtains the written consent of the property owner when the family day care home is operated on property that is leased or rented.

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ordinance that takes into consideration spatial distribution and any recommended buffers in detail, to ensure that such regulations are permissible.

Sensitive Uses and Buffers
Analogous to the way the City permits cannabis, tobacco, and adult business uses, buffers from sensitive uses could be developed for firearms and ammunition retail sales, though the latter involves a different legal analysis. Subject to feedback from Council, City staff could evaluate buffers from the f ollowing sensitive uses consistent with applicable law:
 day cares
 schools (K-12)
 parks
 youth centers, such as the Goleta Community Center
 residentially zoned properties

Separation of Use Standards
Council could consider adding a firearms and ammunition retail use separation requirement. Such a separation requirement would be analogous to the cannabis use regulations ( e.g., a 600 -foot separation requirement between storefronts) and adult - oriented business use regulations ( e.g., a 1,000 -foot separation requirement between storefronts). Staff seeks Council’s feedback on whether or not to include separation standards in possible regulations and, if so, feedback regarding the separation distance, which would then be evaluated consistent with applicable law.

Other Possible Requirements

As staff moves forward with crafting firearm s and ammunition –specific standards, additional requirements could be addressed. For example, hours of operation, fencing requirements, security and safety, discharge restrictions, and advertising are topics that can be addressed in the future. City staff is aware a number of jurisdictions in California include these type of standards alongside business license requirements or that otherwise exist outside the City’s Zoning Ordinance. While not imperative for this Study Session, Council may wish to provide staff with feedback regarding these or other possible requirements.

If any proposed zoning or land use changes render existing uses non -conforming, then the existing Title 17 provisions regarding termination of non-conforming uses would apply.

See Chapter 17.36 of the Goleta Municipal Code . Goleta’s Municipal Code establishes the procedure for termination of a legal non -conforming use , following an appropria te amortization period . That amortization period is determined through the process and factors identified under Chapter 17.36. Any determination regarding a particular non - conforming use would occur based on the circumstances applicable at that time. The City’s process includes notice and an opportunity for public hearing, and the application of the City’s non -conforming use provisions as it relates to any particular use is not the subject of this study session.
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Permit Procedures

Currently, retail uses, such as firearms and ammunition retail stores, are an allowed use in specific commercial zoning districts including Regional Commercial (CR), Community Commercial (CC), Old Town (OT), and General Commercial (CG). No permit is required.

Staff seeks Council feedback regarding the permit path.

If directed to establish related regulations, staff will carefully consider the various regulatory restrictions to ensure that they are consistent with applicable law.

Business License Regulations

The City’s Firearms Dealer Business License is the City’s current permitting tool for these types of uses. There are no companion requirements in Title 5 Business Licenses and Regulations. Staff seeks Council feedback regarding interest in adding new provisions to Title 5 with more specific requirements for th is business license type. This approach would be similar to how the City licenses tobacco retail and commercial cannabis businesses, for example , though those uses have a distinguishable legal framework.

Adding a new chapter to specify related requirements for firearms and ammunition retail businesses could add transparency and clarity to the permitting process.

If staff were to add new provisions to Title 5 to specify requirements of the firearm s and ammunition retail business license, City staff could evaluate possible language that may address:
 application procedures and requirements
 compliance with federal and state requirements
 grounds for denial or revocation of the license
 operating requirements
 suspension of license terms
 safety and security requirements
 limitations on the City’s liability
 enforcement

Next Steps

The Study Session will inform staff on how and where to regulate firearm s and ammunition retail, and any additional related feedback. Feedback regarding the location of possible new requirements, such as in Title 5 Business Licensing and Regulations and/or Title 17 Zoning, will guide the next steps. The Study Session will also inform staff on how to address sensitive uses and buffers. Staff will utilize this feedback to draft new requirements, including for firearms and ammunition retail.

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Procedurally, any changes proposed to Title 17 Zoning will report first to the Planning Commission and then to the City Council with the Planning Commission’s recommendation. If feedback is received to consider new requirements to the Business License and/or regulations are added to Title 5 Business Licensing and Regulations , State law does not require that ordinance go first to the Planning Commission before it comes to the City Council.

Staff will keep in mind th e fact that new regulations, if any, must be consistent with the Goleta General Plan / Coastal Land Use Plan (General Plan). If staff moves forward with the development of new regulations, a companion General Plan amendment may be necessary, depending on the specific land use changes . This step is important from the perspective that amending the General Plan takes time and is procedurally more involved.

Staff will attempt to find solutions to avoid amendments where possible, in order to preserve the General Plan, as adopted.

GOLETA STRATEGIC PLAN:

City-Wide Initiative: 7. Maintain a Safe and Healthy Community

FISCAL IMPACTS:

This item is to facilitate discussion and receive feedback on possible new regulations for the Goleta Municipal Code. As such, there is no immediate fiscal impact associated with the discussion.

However, should the City Council direct staff to move forwar d with ordinance development, future actions may require staff resources, mapping services, and legal review. Any fiscal impacts will be identified and brought forward for Council consideration as part of future actions.

ALTERNATIVES:

No alternatives are provided as staff is seeking feedback on the desire for possible new regulations.

LEGAL REVIEW BY: Isaac Rosen, City Attorney

APPROVED BY: Robert Nisbet, City Manager

ATTACHMENTS:

1. State Laws and Published Ordinances

2. Staff Presentation
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State Laws and Published Ordinances

9 STATE LAWS AND PUBLISHED ORDINANCES

STATE /

TERRITORY

LAW OR ORDINANCE CITATION LINK (IF ANY)
California Exemptions. “curio or relic.” CA Penal Code § 17705 California Code, PEN 17705.

Exemptions. “any other weapon.” CA Penal Code § 17710 California Code, PEN 17710.

Exemptions for sellers “any instrument or device, other than a short-barreled rifle or a short-barreled shotgun.” CA Penal Code § 17725 California Code, PEN 17725.

Exemptions for sale, possession or purchase by city,
county, state or federal law enforcement agency of
“generally prohibited weapons” under CA Penal Code §
16590.

CA Penal Code § 17730 California Code, PEN 17730.

Exemptions for “forensic laboratory or by any authorized agent or employee thereof in the course and scope of the person’s authorized activities employees.”
CA Penal Code § 17745 California Code, PEN 17745.

General. “gun violence restraining order.” CA Penal Code § 18120 California Code, PEN 18120.

Temporary Emergency Gun Violence Restraining Order. CA Penal Code § 18125 California Code, PEN 18125.

Offenses. Misdemeanor violations of CA and out-of-state gun violence restraining orders.

CA Penal Code § 18205 California Code, PEN 18205.
10 Prohibited Acts. Destructive Devices. CA Penal Code § 18710 CA Penal Code § 18715
California Code, § PEN 18720.

California Code, § PEN 18725.

CA Penal Code § 18730
CA Penal Code § 18735
California Code, § PEN 18740.

California Code, PEN 18710.

California Code, PEN 18715
California Code, PEN 18720
California Code, PEN 18725
California Code, PEN 18730.

California Code, PEN 18735.

California Code, PEN 18740
Permit and Inspection. Destructive Devices. CA Penal Code § 18900 CA Penal Code § 18905
California Code, PEN 18900.

California Code, PEN 18905.

Destructive Device Constituting Nuisance. CA Penal Code § 19000 California Code, PEN 19000.

Firearm safety devices, gun safes, and related warnings. CA Penal Code § 23635 CA Penal Code § 23640
CA Penal Code § 23660
CA Penal Code § 23665
California Code, PEN 23635.

California Code, PEN 23640.

California Code, PEN 23660
California Code, PEN 23665
Obliteration of Identification Marks. CA Penal Code § 23900 CA Penal Code § 23915
CA Penal Code § 23920
CA Penal Code § 23925
California Code, PEN 23900
California Code, PEN 23915
California Code, PEN 23920.

California Code, PEN 23925.

Firearm Not Immediately Recognizable as a Firearm. CA Penal Code § 24510 California Code, PEN 24510.

Undetectable Firearm and Firearm Detection Equipment. CA Penal Code § 24610 California Code, PEN 24610.

Wallet Gun CA Penal Code § 24710 California Code, PEN 24710. 11 License Requirement and Miscellaneous Exceptions. CA Penal Code § 26500 CA Penal Code § 26505
CA Penal Code § 26510
CA Penal Code § 26515
CA Penal Code § 26520
CA Penal Code § 26525
CA Penal Code § 26530
CA Penal Code § 26535
CA Penal Code § 26537
CA Penal Code § 26540
CA Penal Code § 26545
CA Penal Code § 26550
CA Penal Code § 26555
CA Penal Code § 26556
CA Penal Code § 26560
CA Penal Code § 26565
CA Penal Code § 26570
CA Penal Code § 26575
CA Penal Code § 26576
CA Penal Code § 26577
CA Penal Code § 26580
CA Penal Code § 26581
CA Penal Code § 26582
CA Penal Code § 26585
CA Penal Code § 26587
CA Penal Code § 26588
CA Penal Code § 26589
CA Penal Code § 26590
California Code, PEN 26500.

California Code, PEN 26505
California Code, Pen 26510
California Code, PEN 26515.

California Code, PEN 26520.

California Code, PEN 26525.

California Code, PEN 26530.

California Code, PEN 26535.

California Code, PEN 26537
California Code, PEN 26540.

California Code, PEN 26545
California Code, PEN 26550.

California Code, PEN 26555
California Code, PEN 26556.

California Code, PEN 26560.

California Code, PEN 26565.

California Code, PEN 26570.

California Code, PEN 26575.

California Code, PEN 26576.

California Code, PEN 26577.

California Code, PEN 26580
California Code, PEN 26581.

California Code, PEN 26582.

California Code, PEN 26585.

California Code, PEN 26587.

California Code, PEN 26588.

California Code, PEN 26589
California Code, PEN 26590.
12 Exceptions Relating to Law Enforcement. CA Penal Code § 26600 CA Penal Code § 26605
CA Penal Code § 26610
CA Penal Code § 26613
CA Penal Code § 26615
CA Penal Code § 26620
CA Penal Code § 26625
California Code, PEN 26600.

California Code, PEN 26605
California Code, PEN 26610.

California Code, PEN 26613.

California Code, PEN 26615.

California Code, PEN 26620.

California Code, Pen 26625
License to Sell, Lease, or Transfer Firearms at Retail. CA Penal Code § 26700 CA Penal Code § 26705
CA Penal Code § 26710
California Code, PEN 26700.

California Code, PEN 26705.

California Code, PEN 26710.

Grounds for Forfeiture of License. CA Penal Code § 26815 CA Penal Code § 26830
CA Penal Code § 26835
CA Penal Code § 26840
CA Penal Code § 26845
CA Penal Code § 26850
CA Penal Code § 26885
CA Penal Code § 26890
CA Penal Code § 26892
CA Penal Code § 26905
California Code, PEN 26815.

California Code, PEN 26830.

California Code, PEN 26835.

California Code, PEN 26840
California Code, PEN 26845.

California Code, PEN 26850
California Code, PEN 26885.

California Code, PEN 26890.

California Code, PEN 26892
California Code, PEN 26905.

Exceptions Extending Only to Waiting Period. CA Penal Code § 26950 CA Penal Code § 26960
CA Penal Code § 26965
CA Penal Code § 26970
California Code, PEN 26950.

California Code, PEN 26960.

California Code, PEN 26965.

California Code, PEN 26970.

Exceptions Relating to Law Enforcement. Sale, Delivery, or Transfer of Firearm to.

CA Penal Code § 27050
CA Penal Code § 27055
CA Penal Code § 27060
CA Penal Code § 27065
California Code, PEN 27050.

California Code, PEN 27055
California Code, PEN 27060
California Code, PEN 27065
13 Other Exceptions. Sale, Delivery or Transfers of Firearms to importers, manufacturers, gunsmiths, etc.

CA Penal Code § 27100
CA Penal Code § 27105
CA Penal Code § 27115
CA Penal Code § 27120
CA Penal Code § 27125
CA Penal Code § 27130
CA Penal Code § 27135
California Code, PEN 27100.

California Code, PEN 27105.

California Code, PEN 27115.

California Code, PEN 27120.

California Code, PEN 27125.

California Code, PEN 27130.

California Code, PEN 27135
Gun Show or Event. CA Penal Code § 27205 California Code, PEN 27205.

Gun Show Enforcement and Security Act of 2000. CA Penal Code § 27305-27350 California Code, PEN 27305-27350. 14 Crimes Relating to Sale, Lease, or Transfer of Firearms.

CA Penal Code § 27505
CA Penal Code § 27510
CA Penal Code § 27515
CA Penal Code § 27520
CA Penal Code § 27525
CA Penal Code § 27530
CA Penal Code § 27535
CA Penal Code § 27540
CA Penal Code § 27545
CA Penal Code § 27550
CA Penal Code § 27555
CA Penal Code § 27560
CA Penal Code § 27565
CA Penal Code § 27573
CA Penal Code § 27575
CA Penal Code § 27575.1
CA Penal Code § 27585
CA Penal Code § 27615
CA Penal Code § 27620
CA Penal Code § 27660
CA Penal Code § 27665
CA Penal Code § 27670
California Code, PEN 27505.

California Code, PEN 27510.

California Code, PEN 27515.

California Code, PEN 27520
California Code, PEN 27525
California Code, PEN 27530.

California Code, PEN 27535.

California Code, PEN 27540.

California Code, PEN 27545.

California Code, PEN 27550
California Code, PEN 27555
California Code, PEN 27560.

California Code, PEN 27565.

California Code, PEN 27573
California Code, PEN 27575
California Code, PEN 27575.1
California Code, PEN 27585
California Code, PEN 27615.

California Code, PEN 27620
California Code, PEN 27660.

California Code, PEN 27665.

California Code, PEN 27670.

Exceptions to Restrictions on Delivery of a Firearm. CA Penal Code § 27700 CA Penal Code § 27705
CA Penal Code § 27715
CA Penal Code § 27720
CA Penal Code § 27725
CA Penal Code § 27730
CA Penal Code § 27740
CA Penal Code § 27750
CA Penal Code § 27670
California Code, PEN 27700.

California Code, PEN 27705.

California Code, PEN 27715.

California Code, PEN 27720.

California Code, PEN 27725.

California Code, PEN 27730.

California Code, PEN 27740.

California Code, PEN 27750.

California Code, PEN 27670
15 Exceptions to the Requirement of Using a Dealer for a Private Party Firearms Transaction.

CA Penal Code § 27850
CA Penal Code § 27855
CA Penal Code § 27860
CA Penal Code § 27865
CA Penal Code § 27875
CA Penal Code § 27880
CA Penal Code § 27881
CA Penal Code § 27882
CA Penal Code § 27883
CA Penal Code § 27885
CA Penal Code § 27890
CA Penal Code § 27895
CA Penal Code § 27900
CA Penal Code § 27905
CA Penal Code § 27910
CA Penal Code § 27920
CA Penal Code § 27922
CA Penal Code § 27925
CA Penal Code § 27930
CA Penal Code § 27935
CA Penal Code § 27937
CA Penal Code § 27940
CA Penal Code § 27945
CA Penal Code § 27950
CA Penal Code § 27955
CA Penal Code § 27960
CA Penal Code § 27963
CA Penal Code § 27966
CA Penal Code § 27970
California Code, PEN 27850.

California Code, PEN 27855.

California Code, PEN 27860.

California Code, PEN 27865.

California Code, PEN 27875.

California Code, PEN 27880
California Code, PEN 27881
California Code, PEN 27882
California Code, PEN 27883
California Code, PEN 27885
California Code, PEN 27890.

California Code, PEN 27895.

California Code, PEN 27900.

California Code, PEN 27905
California Code, Pen 27910
California Code, PEN 27920.

California Code, PEN 27922.

California Code, PEN 27925.

California Code, PEN 27930
California Code, PEN 27935.

California Code, PEN 27937.

California Code, PEN 27940.

California Code, PEN 27945
California Code, PEN 27950
California Code, PEN 27955
California Code, PEN 27960
California Code, PEN 27963
California Code, PEN 27966.

California Code, Pen 27970
Procedure For a Private Party Firearms Transaction. CA Penal Code § 28050 CA Penal Code § 28055
CA Penal Code § 28060
CA Penal Code § 28065
California Code, PEN 28050.

California Code, PEN 28055.

California Code, PEN 28060.

California Code, PEN 28065.
16 General Provisions Relating to the Register or the Record of Electronic or Telephonic Transfer.

CA Penal Code § 28100 California Code, PEN 28100.

Submission of Fees and Firearm Purchaser Information to the Department of Justice.

CA Penal Code § 28200
CA Penal Code § 28205
CA Penal Code § 28210
CA Penal Code § 28215
CA Penal Code § 28225
CA Penal Code § 28230
CA Penal Code § 28233
CA Penal Code § 28240
CA Penal Code § 28255
California Code, PEN 28200.

California Code, PEN 28205.

California Code, PEN 28210.

California Code, PEN 28215.

California Code, PEN 28255
California Code, PEN 28230
California Code, PEN 28233
California Code, PEN 28240
California Code, PEN 28255
Exceptions Relating to Law Enforcement. CA Penal Code § 28400 CA Penal Code § 28405
CA Penal Code § 28410
CA Penal Code § 28415
California Code, PEN 28400.

California Code, PEN 28405
California Code, PEN 28410.

California Code, PEN 28415.

Licensing Process. CA Penal Code § 29050 California Code, PEN 29050.

Assembly of Firearms. CA Penal Code § 29180
CA Penal Code § 29182
CA Penal Code § 29185
California Code, PEN 29180.

California Code, PEN 29182.

California Code, PEN 29185
Entertainment Firearms Permit. CA Penal Code § 29515
CA Penal Code § 29520
CA Penal Code § 29525
CA Penal Code § 29530
California Code, PEN 29515.

California Code, PEN 29520
California Code, PEN 29525
California Code, PEN 29530
17 Prohibitions on Firearm Access.

CA Penal Code § 29800
CA Penal Code § 29805
CA Penal Code § 29810
CA Penal Code § 29815
CA Penal Code § 29820
CA Penal Code § 29825
CA Penal Code § 29830
California Code, PEN 29800.

California Code, PEN 29805.

California Code, PEN 29810.

California Code, PEN 29815.

California Code, PEN 29820
California Code, PEN 29825.

California Code, PEN 29830.

Person Convicted of Violent Offense. CA Penal Code § 29900 California Code, PEN 29900.

Flechette Dart Ammunition or Bullet Containing or
Carrying an Explosive Agent.

CA Penal Code § 30210
CA Penal Code § 30215
CA Penal Code § 30290
California Code, PEN 30210.

California Code, PEN 30215
California Code, PEN 30290
Other Restrictions Relating to Ammunition. CA Penal Code § 30300 CA Penal Code § 30305
CA Penal Code § 30306
CA Penal Code § 30310
CA Penal Code § 30312
CA Penal Code § 30314
CA Penal Code § 30315
CA Penal Code § 30320
CA Penal Code § 30325
CA Penal Code § 30330
CA Penal Code § 30335
CA Penal Code § 30340
California Code, PEN 30300.

California Code, PEN 30305
California Code, PEN 30306.

California Code, PEN 30310
California Code, PEN 30312.

California Code, PEN 30314.

California Code, PEN 30315.

California Code, PEN 30320.

California Code, PEN 30325.

California Code, PEN 30330.

California Code, PEN 30335.

California Code, PEN 30340.
18 Unlawful Acts Relating to Assault Weapons and .50 BMG Rifles.

CA Penal Code § 30600
CA Penal Code § 30605
CA Penal Code § 30610
CA Penal Code § 30625
CA Penal Code § 30630
CA Penal Code § 30631
CA Penal Code § 30635
CA Penal Code § 30640
CA Penal Code § 30645
CA Penal Code § 30650
CA Penal Code § 30655
CA Penal Code § 30660
CA Penal Code § 30665
CA Penal Code § 30670
CA Penal Code § 30675
CA Penal Code § 30680
CA Penal Code § 30685
California Code, PEN 30600.

CA Penal Code § 30605
CA Penal Code § 30610
CA Penal Code § 30625
CA Penal Code § 30630
CA Penal Code § 30631
CA Penal Code § 30635
CA Penal Code § 30640
CA Penal Code § 30645
CA Penal Code § 30650
CA Penal Code § 30655
CA Penal Code § 30660
CA Penal Code § 30665
CA Penal Code § 30670
CA Penal Code § 30675
CA Penal Code § 30680
CA Penal Code § 30685
SKS Rifles. CA Penal Code § 30710
CA Penal Code § 30715
CA Penal Code § 30720
CA Penal Code § 30730
California Code, PEN 30710.

California Code, PEN 30715.

California Code, PEN 30720
California Code, PEN 30730.

Registration of Assault Weapons and .50 BMG Rifles and
Related Rules.

CA Penal Code § 30905
CA Penal Code § 30910
CA Penal Code § 30915
CA Penal Code § 30920
CA Penal Code § 30925
CA Penal Code § 30930
CA Penal Code § 30935
CA Penal Code § 30940
CA Penal Code § 30945
CA Penal Code § 30950
California Code, PEN 30905.

California Code, PEN 30910.

California Code, PEN 30915.

California Code, PEN 30920.

California Code, PEN 30925.

California Code, PEN 30930.

California Code, PEN 30935.

California Code, PEN 30940.

California Code, PEN 30945.

California Code, PEN 30950.
19 Permits for Assault Weapons and .50 BMG Rifles. CA Penal Code § 31005 California Code, PEN 31005.

Licensed Gun Dealers. Possession of Assault Weapons
and .50 BMG Rifles.

CA Penal Code § 31050
CA Penal Code § 31055
California Code, PEN 31050.

Firearm Safety Certificate. CA Penal Code § 31615
CA Penal Code § 31620
CA Penal Code § 31625
CA Penal Code § 31630
CA Penal Code § 31635
CA Penal Code § 31645
CA Penal Code § 31650
California Code, PEN 31615.

California Code, PEN 31620.

California Code, PEN 31625
California Code, PEN 31630
California Code, PEN 31635
California Code, PEN 31645
California Code, PEN 31650
Exceptions to Firearm Safety Certificate Requirement. CA Penal Code § 31755 CA Penal Code § 31760
CA Penal Code § 31765
CA Penal Code § 31770
CA Penal Code § 31780
CA Penal Code § 31785
CA Penal Code § 31790
CA Penal Code § 31800
CA Penal Code § 31805
CA Penal Code § 31810
CA Penal Code § 31815
CA Penal Code § 31820
CA Penal Code § 31825
CA Penal Code § 31830
CA Penal Code § 31833
CA Penal Code § 31834
CA Penal Code § 31835
California Code, PEN 31755.

California Code, PEN 31760
California Code, PEN 31765
California Code, PEN 31770
California Code, PEN 31780
California Code, PEN 31785
California Code, PEN 31790
California Code, PEN 31800
California Code, PEN 31805
California Code, PEN 31810
California Code, PEN 31815
California Code, PEN 31820
California Code, PEN 31825
California Code, PEN 31830
California Code, PEN 31833
California Code, PEN 31834
California Code, PEN 31835
20 Licenses to Sell Machineguns. CA Penal Code § 32700
CA Penal Code § 32705
CA Penal Code § 32710
CA Penal Code § 32715
CA Penal Code § 32720
California Code, PEN 32700
California Code, PEN 32705
California Code, PEN 32710
California Code, PEN 32715
California Code, PEN 32720
Restrictions Relating to Short-Barreled Rifle or Short- Barreled Shotgun.

CA Penal Code § 33210
CA Penal Code § 33215
CA Penal Code § 33220
CA Penal Code § 33225
CA Penal Code § 33290
California Code, PEN 33210.

California Code, PEN 33215.

California Code, PEN 33220
California Code, PEN 33225
California Code, PEN 33290

Permit for Short-Barreled Rifle or Short-Barreled
Shotgun. Silencers.

CA Penal Code § 33300
CA Penal Code § 33305
CA Penal Code § 33310
CA Penal Code § 33315
CA Penal Code § 33320

California Code, PEN 33300.

California Code, PEN 33305
California Code, PEN 33310
California Code, PEN 33315
California Code, PEN 33320
Silencers. Restrictions Relating to Short-Barreled Rifle or Short-Barreled Shotgun.

CA Penal Code § 33410
CA Penal Code § 33415
CA Penal Code § 33210
California Code, PEN 33410.

California Code, PEN 33415.

California Code, PEN 33210.

City of Alameda License Required. City of Alameda, Code of Ordinances 4-36.4
4-36.4 - License Required. | Code of
Ordinances | Alameda, CA | Municode
Library
Security. City of Alameda, Code of
Ordinances 4-36.8
4-36.8 - Security. | Code of Ordinances |
Alameda, CA | Municode Library
Safe Storage of Firearms in a Residence. City of Alameda, Code of Ordinances 4-32.3
4-32.3. Storage | Code of Ordinances |
Alameda, CA | Municode Library
Alameda
County
"Saturday night specials" handguns. Alameda County, Code of Ordinances 9.12.110
Title 9 - PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS
AND WELFARE | Code of Ordinances |
Alameda County, CA | Municode Library
Use, possession, discharge, sale of dangerous weapons. Alameda County, Code of Ordinances 9.12.060
Title 9 - PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS
AND WELFARE | Code of Ordinances |
Alameda County, CA | Municode Library
Variances–Firearms sales. Alameda County Code of
Ordinances 17.54.081
Title 17 - PROCEDURES | Code of
Ordinances | Alameda County, CA |
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21 Conditional uses–Firearms sales. Alameda County Code of Ordinances 17.54.131
Title 17 - PROCEDURES | Code of
Ordinances | Alameda County, CA |
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Conditional uses–Action–Firearms sales. Alameda County Code of Ordinances 17.54.141
Title 17 - PROCEDURES | Code of
Ordinances | Alameda County, CA |
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Applications–Firearms sales. Alameda County, Code of
Ordinances 17.54.591
Title 17 - PROCEDURES | Code of
Ordinances | Alameda County, CA |
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Nonconforming use–Firearms sales. Alameda County, Code of Ordinances 17.52.741
Title 17 - PROCEDURES | Code of
Ordinances | Alameda County, CA |
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Aliso Viejo Licenses required. Aliso Viejo, Code of Ordinances

4.01.020
Chapter 4.01 GENERAL BUSINESS
REGULATIONS (codepublishing.com)
Anaheim Duly Constituted Licensing Authority. Anaheim, Code of Ordinances

4.99.010

4.99.010 DULY CONSTITUTED
LICENSING AUTHORITY .
(amlegal.com)
License required. Anaheim, Code of Ordinances

4.99.030

4.99.010 DULY CONSTITUTED
LICENSING AUTHORITY .
(amlegal.com)
Atwater License required. Atwater, Code of Ordinances

5.28.010

5.28.010 - License required. | Code of
Ordinances | Atwater, CA | Municode
Library
Licensing authority. Atwater, Code of Ordinances

5.28.020

5.28.020 - Licensing authority. | Code of
Ordinances | Atwater, CA | Municode
Library
Berkeley Tax imposed–Tax rate–Term–Index. Berkeley, Code of Ordinances

7.92.030
Ch. 7.92 Firearm and Firearm
Ammunition Seller Tax | Berkeley
Municipal Code
Firearms and ammunition sales. Berkeley, Code of Ordinances

9.04.177
Ch. 9.04 Business Licenses | Berkeley
Municipal Code
Permit required for the sale of firearms or munitions in addition to business license, zoning or other local permits.

Berkeley, Code of Ordinances

9.72.030
Ch. 9.72 Firearms Dealers | Berkeley
Municipal Code
On site security. Berkeley, Code of Ordinances

9.72.070
Ch. 9.72 Firearms Dealers | Berkeley
Municipal Code
Prohibition–Non-serialized unfinished frames or receivers, non-serialized firearms
Berkeley, Code of Ordinances

13.73.030
Ch. 13.73 Banning Non-serialized
Firearms | Berkeley Municipal Code
22 Securing of Firearms–Prohibitions Berkeley, Code of Ordinances

13.69.010
Ch. 13.69 Securing Firearms | Berkeley
Municipal Code
Campbell Law enforcement permit. Campbell, Code of Ordinances

5.45.020
Chapter 5.45 - SALE OF FIREARMS
AND AMMUNITION | Code of
Ordinances | Campbell, CA | Municode
Library
On-site security. Campbell, Code of Ordinances

5.45.060
Chapter 5.45 - SALE OF FIREARMS
AND AMMUNITION | Code of
Ordinances | Campbell, CA | Municode
Library
Carson Assault Weapons – Sale or Possession Prohibited. Carson, Code of Ordinances 4310
Chapter 3 FIREARMS AND

DANGEROUS WEAPONS
(codepublishing.com)
Minors – Selling or Giving Weapons To. Carson, Code of Ordinances 4302
Chapter 3 FIREARMS AND

DANGEROUS WEAPONS
(codepublishing.com)
Chino License required. Chino, Code of Ordinances

9.86.030
Title 9 - PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS
AND WELFARE | Code of Ordinances |
Chino, CA | Municode Library
General operating requirements. Chino, Code of Ordinances

9.86.070
Title 9 - PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS
AND WELFARE | Code of Ordinances |
Chino, CA | Municode Library
Chula Vista

License required – Statutory authority applicable. Chula Vista, Code of Ordinances

5.28.010
Ch. 5.28 Firearms Sales | Chula Vista
Municipal Code
Provision of safe firearm storage device. Chula Vista, Code of Ordinances

5.28.040
Ch. 5.28 Firearms Sales | Chula Vista
Municipal Code
Provision of safe firearm storage materials. Chula Vista, Code of Ordinances

5.28.050
Ch. 5.28 Firearms Sales | Chula Vista
Municipal Code
Garage Sales–Prohibited items. Chula Vista, Code of Ordinances

5.32.040
Ch. 5.32 Garage Sales | Chula Vista
Municipal Code
Conveyance of firearms to minors prohibited. Chula Vista, Code of Ordinances

9.32.010
Ch. 9.32 Minors’ Possession of Guns |
Chula Vista Municipal Code
Possession of firearms by minors prohibited. Chula Vista, Code of Ordinances

9.32.020
Ch. 9.32 Minors’ Possession of Guns |
Chula Vista Municipal Code
23 Clovis Sale of firearms. Clovis, Code of Ordinances

4.6.07 Chapter 4.6 WEAPONS
(codepublishing.com)
Corona 5.40.020 Permit Required/Administration. Corona, Code of Ordinances

5.40.020

5.40.020 Permit
Required/Administration. (amlegal.com)
East Palo Permit required for the sale of firearms or munitions in addition to business license, zoning or other local permits.

East Palo, Code of Ordinances

5.28.030
Chapter 5.28 - FIREARMS DEALERS |
Code of Ordinances | East Palo Alto, CA |
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Saturday night specials—Sale, lease or transfer prohibited. East Palo, Code of Ordinances

5.28.050
Chapter 5.28 - FIREARMS DEALERS |
Code of Ordinances | East Palo Alto, CA |
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Firearm deliveries regulated. East Palo, Code of Ordinances

5.28.060
Chapter 5.28 - FIREARMS DEALERS |
Code of Ordinances | East Palo Alto, CA |
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Trigger locks required. East Palo, Code of Ordinances

5.28.070
Chapter 5.28 - FIREARMS DEALERS |
Code of Ordinances | East Palo Alto, CA |
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Possession by minor prohibited. East Palo, Code of Ordinances

5.28.090
Chapter 5.28 - FIREARMS DEALERS |
Code of Ordinances | East Palo Alto, CA |
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Security. East Palo, Code of Ordinances

5.28.120
Chapter 5.28 - FIREARMS DEALERS |
Code of Ordinances | East Palo Alto, CA |
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Sale of certain firearms prohibited to minor. East Palo, Code of Ordinances

9.24.110

9.24.110 – Sale. | Code of Ordinances |
East Palo Alto, CA | Municode Library
Licensing of retailers. East Palo, Code of Ordinances

9.24.120

9.24.120 – Sale. | Code of Ordinances |
East Palo Alto, CA | Municode Library
Licensing authority. East Palo, Code of Ordinances

9.24.130

9.24.130 – Sale. | Code of Ordinances |
East Palo Alto, CA | Municode Library
El Cajon Additional tax for dealers in firearms. El Cajon, Code of Ordinances

5.08.250
City of El Cajon, CA AMOUNTS
PAYABLE (ecode360.com)
Swap Meets–Prohibited items. El Cajon, Code of Ordinances

5.64.060
City of El Cajon, CA SWAP MEETS
(ecode360.com)
Firearms–Sale to minors. El Cajon, Code of Ordinances

9.92.020
City of El Cajon, CA FIREARMS
(ecode360.com)
El Cerrito Adoption of state Penal Code provisions. El Cerrito, Code of Ordinances

6.70.010
Chapter 6.70 - PERMITS TO SELL
FIREARMS | Code of Ordinances | El
Cerrito, CA | Municode Library
24 Permit required. El Cerrito, Code of Ordinances

6.70.020

6.70.020 - Permit required. | Code of
Ordinances | El Cerrito, CA | Municode
Library
Firearms–Minors. El Cerrito, Code of Ordinances

10.80.020

10.80.020 – Weapons–Use and Sale. |
Code of Ordinances | El Cerrito, CA |
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Elk Grove License required. Elk Grove, Code of Ordinances

4.10.005
Chapter 4.10 SPECIAL BUSINESS

LICENSES AND EMPLOYEE
PERMITS (codepublishing.com)
Emeryville Law Enforcement Permit. Emeryville, Code of Ordinances

5.30.1.2 Chapter 5-30 REGULATION OF

FIREARMS DEALERS
(codepublishing.com)
On-Site Security. Emeryville, Code of Ordinances

5.30.1.6 Chapter 5-30 REGULATION OF

FIREARMS DEALERS
(codepublishing.com)
Emeryville Saturday Night Special/Junk Gun Prohibition–Sale Prohibited
Emeryville, Code of Ordinances

5.20.2.12 Chapter 5-20 SATURDAY NIGHT
SPECIALS (codepublishing.com)
Eureka License required. Eureka, Code of Ordinances
119.01
§ 119.01 LICENSE REQUIRED.
(amlegal.com)
Fowler Licenses. Fowler, Code of Ordinances

5.4.03 Chapter 4 - FIREARMS | Code of
Ordinances | Fowler, CA | Municode
Library
Fremont Permit required. Fremont, Code of Ordinances

5.55.040
Chapter 5.55 FIREARMS DEALERS
Compliance. Fremont, Code of Ordinances

5.55.180
Chapter 5.55 FIREARMS DEALERS
Sale of weapons to minors. Fremont, Code of Ordinances

9.15.010
Chapter 9.15 FIREARMS
Possession and use of weapons by minors. Fremont, Code of Ordinances

9.15.030
Chapter 9.15 FIREARMS
Firearms dealers – Warehouse and storage of firearms. Fremont, Code of Ordinances

18.190.160
Chapter 18.190 SPECIAL PROVISIONS
APPLYING TO MISC. USES
Fullerton Permit required. Fullerton, Code of Ordinances

3.55.015

3.55.015 Permit required.
25 Glendale Concealable firearms – Permit required. Glendale, Code of Ordinances

9.24.010
City of Glendale, CA WEAPONS
Firearms and weapons generally–Persons under age
eighteen not to possess firearms, ammunition, etc.

Glendale, Code of Ordinances

9.24.055
City of Glendale, CA WEAPONS
Glendora License required. Glendora, Code of Ordinances

9.14.010
City of Glendora, CA CONCEALABLE
FIREARMS—RETAIL SALES
Grass Valley Licensing of Firearms Dealers–Purpose. Grass Valley, Code of Ordinances 5.48.010
Chapter 5.48 - LICENSING OF
FIREARMS DEALERS | Code of
Ordinances | Grass Valley, CA |
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Permit–Conditions. Grass Valley, Code of
Ordinances 5.48.080
Chapter 5.48 - LICENSING OF
FIREARMS DEALERS | Code of
Ordinances | Grass Valley, CA |
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Hayward Permit required. Hayward, Code of Ordinances

6.11.02 ARTICLE 11 - PERMIT

REQUIREMENTS FOR FIREARMS
DEALERS | Municipal Code | Hayward,
CA | Municode Library
Requirement of secured facility. Hayward, Code of Ordinances

6.11.06 ARTICLE 11 - PERMIT

REQUIREMENTS FOR FIREARMS
DEALERS | Municipal Code | Hayward,
CA | Municode Library
Healdsburg Licensing authority – Issuance of firearms dealer permit. Healdsburg, Code of Ordinances

9.16.050
Chapter 9.16 WEAPONS
Safe firearm storage. Healdsburg, Code of Ordinances

9.16.060
Chapter 9.16 WEAPONS
Firearm sales. Healdsburg, Code of Ordinances

20.20.105
Chapter 20.20 STANDARDS FOR

SPECIFIC LAND USES
Laguna Woods License required. Laguna Woods, Code of
Ordinances 6.04.010
CHAPTER 6.04. - BUSINESS
LICENSES | Code of Ordinances |
Laguna Woods, CA | Municode Library
26 Lake Elsinore License – Issuance – Fee. Lake Elsinore, Code of Ordinances 5.64.030
Chapter 5.64 CONCEALED WEAPONS
Lemon Grove Possession on premises where public business is conducted.

Lemon Grove, Code of
Ordinances 9.44.030
City of Lemon Grove, CA FIREARMS
Loma Linda Retail licenses. Loma Linda, Code of
Ordinances 5.28.020
City of Loma Linda, CA

CONCEALABLE-WEAPON

RETAILERS
Los Angeles Sale or purchase of more than one handgun within a 30 day period prohibited
Los Angeles, Code of
Ordinances 55.14
SEC. 55.14. SALE OR PURCHASE OF

MORE THAN ONE HANDGUN

WITHIN A THIRTY DAY PERIOD
PROHIBITED.

Fingerprinting of firearms purchasers. Los Angeles, Code of Ordinances 55.15
SEC. 55.15. FINGERPRINTING OF

FIREARMS PURCHASERS
Sale of large caliber firearms prohibited. Los Angeles, Code of Ordinances 55.18
SEC. 55.18. SALE OF LARGE

CALIBER FIREARMS PROHIBITED
Prohibition on possession, purchase, or sale of non-
serialized, unfinished firearm frames or receivers and non- serialized firearms
Los Angeles, Code of
Ordinances 55.22
SEC. 55.22. PROHIBITION ON SALE

OF UNFINISHED/NON-SERIALIZED

FIREARMS
Firearms – Knives – Slingshots – Sale to Minors. Los Angeles, Code of Ordinances 45.01
ART 5–MINORS
Firearms – Minors – Possession of. Los Angeles, Code of Ordinances 45.02
ART 5–MINORS
Firearms Sales by Secondhand Dealers Prohibited. Los Angeles, Code of Ordinances 103.311.1
DIVISION 9–DEALERS - SALES
Sellers of Firearms. Los Angeles, Code of
Ordinances 103.314
DIVISION 9–DEALERS - SALES
Marin County Sheriff’s permit required. Marin, Code of Ordinances

6.58.020
Chapter 6.58 - REGULATION OF
FIREARMS DEALERS | Municipal
Code | Marin County, CA | Municode
Library
27 Requirement of a secured facility. Marin, Code of Ordinances

6.58.040
Chapter 6.58 - REGULATION OF
FIREARMS DEALERS | Municipal
Code | Marin County, CA | Municode
Library
Mendocino
County
Special requirements. Mendocino County, Code of
Ordinances 6.04.080
CHAPTER 6.04 - BUSINESS
LICENSES | Code of Ordinances |
Mendocino County, CA | Municode
Library
Merced License–Required. Merced, Code of Ordinances

5.12.010
Title 5 - BUSINESS LICENSES AND
REGULATIONS | Code of Ordinances |
Merced, CA | Municode Library
Millbrae License required. Millbrae, Code of Ordinances

5.55.010
Chapter 5.55
Possession – Prohibition – Responsibility for minors. Millbrae, Code of Ordinances

5.125.020
Chapter 5.125
Safe storage of firearms in a residence required. Millbrae, Code of Ordinances

5.130.030
Chapter 5.130
Mission Viejo Licenses required. Mission Viejo, Code of Ordinances 5.01.020
CHAPTER 5.01 - GENERAL | Code of
Ordinances | Mission Viejo, CA |
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Monte Sereno Possession and sale of assault weapons prohibited. Monte Sereno, Code of Ordinances 4.14.020
Chapter 4.14 - ASSAULT WEAPONS |
Code of Ordinances | Monte Sereno, CA |
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Prohibition on keeping firearms in a residence unless
secured.

Monte Sereno, Code of
Ordinances 4.20.020
Chapter 4.20 – GUN STORAGE | Code
of Ordinances | Monte Sereno, CA |
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Monterey
County
License–required. Monterey County, Code of
Ordinances 7.70.040
Chapter 7.70 - LICENSING OF THE
SALE OF CONCEALED WEAPONS |
Code of Ordinances | Monterey County,
CA | Municode Library
Moraga

Regulation of firearm storage. Moraga, Code of Ordinances

9.12.020
Title 9 - PUBLIC PEACE AND
WELFARE | Municipal Code | Moraga,
CA | Municode Library
Conditional uses. Moraga, Code of Ordinances

8.40.030
Chapter 8.40 – CONDITIONAL USES
Police permit required. Moraga, Code of Ordinances

9.04.050
Chapter 9.04 – POLICE PERMIT

REQUIRED
28 Morgan Hill Licensed dealers—Posting of regulations. Morgan Hill, Code of Ordinances 9.04.020
Title 9 - PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS
AND WELFARE | Code of Ordinances |
Morgan Hill, CA | Municode Library
Safe storage of firearms. Morgan Hill, Code of
Ordinances 9.04.040
Title 9 - PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS
AND WELFARE | Code of Ordinances |
Morgan Hill, CA | Municode Library
Carry of firearms in sensitive places (incl. schools) Morgan Hill, Code of Ordinances 9.04.055
Title 9 - PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS
AND WELFARE | Code of Ordinances |
Morgan Hill, CA | Municode Library
Firearms Dealers–Permit required. Morgan Hill, Code of
Ordinances 5.68.020
Title 5 – BUSINESS LICENSES | Code
of Ordinances | Morgan Hill, CA |
Municode Library
Security requirements–Chief of police authority to adopt administrative regulations.

Morgan Hill, Code of
Ordinances 5.68.060
Title 5 – BUSINESS LICENSES | Code
of Ordinances | Morgan Hill, CA |
Municode Library
National City Garage, Yard and Rummage Sales–Prohibited items. National City, Code of Ordinances 7.21.050
Chapter 7.21 - GARAGE, YARD AND
RUMMAGE SALES | Code of
Ordinances | National City, CA |
Municode Library
Nevada
County
Gun sales or leases must be through qualified dealer. Nevada County, Code of Ordinances G-III 14.1.

Title 2. - GENERAL CODE | Code of
Ordinances | Nevada County, CA |
Municode Library
Permit required. Nevada County, Code of
Ordinances G-III 14.2.

Title 2 – GENERAL CODE | Code of
Ordinances | Nevada County, CA |
Municode Library
Newport Beach Duly Constituted Licensing Authority. New Port Beach, Code of Ordinances 5.80.010
Chapter 5.80 RETAIL SALE OF

FIREARMS
License required. New Port Beach, Code of
Ordinances 5.80.030
Chapter 5.80 RETAIL SALE OF

FIREARMS
Novato Concealable Firearms; Sales Novato, Code of Ordinances

14.14 Chapter XIV - POLICE REGULATIONS
| Code of Ordinances | Novato, CA |
Municode Library
Oakland Permit required. Oakland, Code of Ordinances

5.26.040
Chapter 5.26 - FIREARMS DEALERS |
Code of Ordinances | Oakland, CA |
Municode Library
Security Oakland, Code of Ordinances

5.26.080
Chapter 5.26 - FIREARMS DEALERS |
Code of Ordinances | Oakland, CA |
Municode Library
Prohibition on the Sale of Saturday Night Specials, Also Known as Junk Guns–Purpose and Intent
Oakland, Code of Ordinances

9.36.160
Chapter 9.36 - WEAPONS | Code of
Ordinances | Oakland, CA | Municode
Library
29 Sale prohibited. Oakland, Code of Ordinances

9.36.250

9.36 - Sale prohibited. | Code of
Ordinances | Oakland, CA | Municode
Library
Prohibition on the sale of compact handguns. Oakland, Code of Ordinances

9.36.430

9.36 - Sale prohibited. | Code of
Ordinances | Oakland, CA | Municode
Library
Prohibition on unfinished receivers and frames. Oakland, Code of Ordinances

9.36.630

9.36 - Sale prohibited. | Code of
Ordinances | Oakland, CA | Municode
Library
Prohibition on privately manufactured firearms. Oakland, Code of Ordinances

9.36.640

9.36 - Sale prohibited. | Code of
Ordinances | Oakland, CA | Municode
Library
Safe storage of firearms in a residence required. Oakland, Code of Ordinances

9.39.040
Chapter 9.39 - SAFE STORAGE OF
FIREARMS IN A RESIDENCE | Code
of Ordinances | Oakland, CA | Municode
Library
Oakley Conditional use permit required. Oakley, Code of Ordinances

5.11.004
Chapter 5.11 FIREARMS SALES
Requirements. Oakley, Code of Ordinances

5.11.014
Chapter 5.11 FIREARMS SALES
Authority to inspect. Oakley, Code of Ordinances

5.11.024
Chapter 5.11 FIREARMS SALES
Firearms Possession by Minors. Oakley, Code of Ordinances

4.1.202
Chapter 4.1 WEAPONS
Oceanside Application. Oceanside, Code of Ordinances

15.39 Chapter 15 - LICENSES | Code of
Ordinances | Oceanside, CA | Municode
Library
Orange Permit-- required Orange, Code of Ordinances

5.42.010
City of Orange, CA CONCEALABLE

FIREARMS SELLERS' PERMIT
Orange County

Licenses or permits required. Orange County, Code of
Ordinances 5.1.29
Division 1 - GENERAL | Code of
Ordinances | Orange County, CA |
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Licensing of retail sellers of concealable weapons. Orange County, Code of Ordinances 5.3.240
ARTICLE 16. - RETAIL SALE OF
CONCEALABLE FIREARMS | Code of
Ordinances | Orange County, CA |
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30 Firearms sales permit required; Business tax certificate required.

Oxnard, Code of Ordinances

11.220
SEC. 11-220. FIREARM SALES
PERMIT REQUIRED; BUSINESS TAX
CERTIFICATE REQUIRED.

Pacific Grove Local licensing authority designated. Pacific Grove, Code of Ordinances 11.60.010
Chapter 11.60 CONCEALED

WEAPONS
Pacifica Firearm sales. Pacifica, Code of Ordinances 9-

4.2316
Article 23. - General Provision and
Exceptions | Code of Ordinances |
Pacifica, CA | Municode Library
Firearms: Possession by minors. Pacifica, Code of Ordinances 5-

14.04 TITLE 5 – PUBLIC WELFARE,
MORALS, AND CONDUCT | Code of
Ordinances | Pacifica, CA | Municode
Library
Alarm systems: Silent robbery alarms. Pacifica, Code of Ordinances 5-

27.502
TITLE 5 – PUBLIC WELFARE,
MORALS, AND CONDUCT | Code of
Ordinances | Pacifica, CA | Municode
Library
Palm Springs Safe Storage of Firearms. Palm Springs, Code of Ordinances 11.16.045
City of Palm Springs, CA FIREARMS
Palo Alto Business and security regulations. Palo Alto, Code of Ordinances

4.57.095

4.57.095 Security.

Firearms Dealers Palo Alto, Code of Ordinances

18.42.210

18.42.210 Firearms Dealers.

Safe Storage of Firearms Palo Alto, Code of Ordinances

9.07.020

9.07.020 Safe Storage.

Carry of firearms in sensitive places (incl. schools) Palo Alto, Code of Ordinances

9.08.030

9.08.030 Sensitive places.

Paradise License required. Paradise, Code of Ordinances

5.05.010
Chapter 5.05 - RETAIL FIREARMS
SALES ESTABLISHMENTS | Code of
Ordinances | Paradise, CA | Municode
Library
Pasadena Permit—required. Pasadena, Code of Ordinances

5.35.030
Chapter 5.35 - CONCEALABLE
FIREARMS—RETAIL SALES | Code of
Ordinances | Pasadena, CA | Municode
Library
Unserialized firearm possession prohibited. Pasadena, Code of Ordinances

9.78.020
Chapter 9.78 – UNSERIALIZED
POSSESSION—RETAIL SALES | Code
31 of Ordinances | Pasadena, CA | Municode
Library
Sale on city property or in a city facility prohibited. Pasadena, Code of Ordinances

8.85.020
Chapter 8.85 – LOCATION OF
SALES—RETAIL SALES | Code of
Ordinances | Pasadena, CA | Municode
Library
Pinole Permit required. Pinole, Code of Ordinances

17.63.020

17.63.020 PERMIT REQUIRED.

Police Chief permit conditions. Pinole, Code of Ordinances

17.63.080

17.63.080 POLICE CHIEF PERMIT
CONDITIONS.

Safe storage of firearms in residences. Pinole, Code of Ordinances

9.19.020

9.19.020 SAFE STORAGE.

Carrying by Juveniles–Exceptions. Pinole, Code of Ordinances

9.20.020

9.20.020 JUVENILES.

Pittsburg Firearms sale licensing requirements. Pittsburg, Code of Ordinances

5.60.010
Pittsburg Municipal Code | City of
Pittsburg
Placer County Firearms. Placer County, Code of
Ordinances 5.16.240
Placer County, CA SPECIAL BUSINESS

LICENSE
Pleasant Hill Police permit required for firearms sales. Pleasant Hill, Code of Ordinances 9.35.030
Chapter 9.35 FIREARMS
Firearm sales uses. Pleasant Hill, Code of
Ordinances 18.25.160
Chapter 18.25 COMMERCIAL, RETAIL

BUSINESS
Pleasanton Permit required. Pleasanton, Code of Ordinances

6.64.030
City of Pleasanton, CA FIREARM
SALES
Requirement of secured facility. Pleasanton, Code of Ordinances

6.64.070
City of Pleasanton, CA FIREARM
SALES
Nonconforming use. Pleasanton, Code of Ordinances

6.64.140
City of Pleasanton, CA FIREARM
SALES
Sale of Saturday night specials–purpose Pleasanton, Code of Ordinances

6.64.150
City of Pleasanton, CA FIREARM
SALES
32 License – required. Poway, Code of Ordinances

5.04.010
Chapter 5.04 UNIFORM LICENSING

PROCEDURE
Poway Records – Secondhand weapons. Poway, Code of Ordinances

5.48.030
Chapter 5.48 FIREARM SALES
Delivery of firearms. Poway, Code of Ordinances

5.48.040
Chapter 5.48 FIREARM SALES
Rancho
Cordova
License required Rancho Cordova, Code of
Ordinances 4.10.005
Chapter 4.10 SPECIAL BUSINESS

LICENSES AND EMPLOYEE

PERMITS
Richmond Permit--required. Richmond, Code of Ordinances

7.100.020
Chapter 7.100 - DEALERS IN
FIREARMS | Code of Ordinances |
Richmond, CA | Municode Library
Possession of dangerous weapons prohibited. Richmond, Code of Ordinances

11.12.010 & 11.12.020
Chapter 11.12 - DANGEROUS
WEAPONS | Code of Ordinances |
Richmond, CA | Municode Library
Rohnert Park License required for firearms dealer. Rohnert Park, Code of Ordinances 9.92.020

9.92.020 - License required for firearms
dealer. | Code of Ordinances | Rohnert
Park, CA | Municode Library
Requirements for issuance of a license to engage in the activity of firearms dealer.

Rohnert Park, Code of
Ordinances 9.92.030

9.92.030 - Requirements for issuance of a
license to engage in the activity of
firearms dealer. | Code of Ordinances |
Rohnert Park, CA | Municode Library
License issued only to individual. Rohnert Park, Code of Ordinances 9.92.040

9.92.040 - License issued only to
individual. | Code of Ordinances |
Rohnert Park, CA | Municode Library
Rolling Hills
Estates
Required. Rolling Hills Estates, Code of
Ordinances 5.12.010
Chapter 5.12 - PERMITS FOR
CERTAIN BUSINESSES | Code of
Ordinances | Rolling Hills Estates, CA |
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Sacramento License requirement and penalty for violation. Sacramento, Code of Ordinances

5.64.020

5.64.020 License requirement and
penalty for violation.

Sacramento
County
License required. Sacramento County, Code of
Ordinances 4.10.005
Sacramento County, CA SPECIAL

BUSINESS LICENSES AND

EMPLOYEE PERMITS
Salinas

Permit required. Salinas, Code of Ordinances
12A-3
CHAPTER 12A. - FIREARMS. | Code of
Ordinances | Salinas, CA | Municode
Library
33 Grounds for application denial Salinas, Code of Ordinances 12A-6
Sec. 12A-6. - Application denial. | Code
of Ordinances | Salinas, CA | Municode
Library
Permit–Conditions. Salinas, Code of Ordinances
12A-10
CHAPTER 12A. - FIREARMS. | Code of
Ordinances | Salinas, CA | Municode
Library
Permit–Grounds for revocation. Salinas, Code of Ordinances 12A-11
Sec. 12A-11. - Permit—Grounds for
revocation. | Code of Ordinances |
Salinas, CA | Municode Library
San Anselmo Permit required. San Anselmo, Code of
Ordinances 4-18.03
Chapter 18 - REGULA TION OF
FIREARMS | Code of Ordinances | San
Anselmo, CA | Municode Library
Requirement of a secured facility. San Anselmo, Code of Ordinances 4-18.07
4-18.07 - Requirement of a secured
facility. | Code of Ordinances | San
Anselmo, CA | Municode Library
Liability insurance. San Anselmo, Code of
Ordinances 4-18.08
4-18.08 - Liability insurance. | Code of
Ordinances | San Anselmo, CA |
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Grounds for permit denial. San Anselmo, Code of
Ordinances 4-18.10
4-18.10 - Grounds for permit denial. |
Code of Ordinances | San Anselmo, CA |
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Grounds for permit revocation. San Anselmo, Code of
Ordinances 4-18.11
4-18.11 - Grounds for permit revocation. |
Code of Ordinances | San Anselmo, CA |
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San Bernardino
County
Retail license. San Bernardino County, Code of
Ordinances 22.0116
§ 22.0116 Retail License.

Purchase of firearms. San Bernardino County, Code of
Ordinances 22.0110
§ 22.0110 Purchase of Firearms.

Prohibiting Firearms–Possession by Minors. San Bernardino County, Code of Ordinances 22.0111
§ 22.0111 Prohibiting Firearms -
Possession by Minors.

San Bruno Permit required. San Bruno, Code of Ordinances

6.08.040
City of San Bruno, CA Firearms Dealers
Application–Denial. San Bruno, Code of Ordinances

6.08.070
City of San Bruno, CA Firearms Dealers
Permit–Conditions. San Bruno, Code of Ordinances

6.08.110
City of San Bruno, CA Firearms Dealers
34 Permit–Grounds for revocation. San Bruno, Code of Ordinances

6.08.120
City of San Bruno, CA Firearms Dealers
Liability insurance. San Bruno, Code of Ordinances

6.08.130
City of San Bruno, CA Firearms Dealers
Business and security regulations. San Bruno, Code of Ordinances

6.08.170
City of San Bruno, CA Firearms Dealers
San Diego
County
License required. San Diego County, Code of
Ordinances 21.1203
SEC. 21.1203. LICENSE REQUIRED.

No transactions at unauthorized locations. San Diego County, Code of Ordinances 21.1207
SEC. 21.1207. NO TRANSACTIONS AT
UNAUTHORIZED LOCATIONS.

Compliance with requirement for secondhand goods
dealers.

San Diego County, Code of
Ordinances 21.1209
SEC. 21.1209. COMPLIANCE WITH

REQUIREMENT FOR SECONDHAND
GOODS DEALERS.

Possession or sale of non-serialized firearms and non-
serialized unfinished firearm frames and receivers.

San Diego County, Code of
Ordinances 33.301
SEC. 33.301. POSSESSION OR SALE

OF NON-SERIALIZED FIREARMS

AND NON-SERIALIZED

UNFINISHED FIREARM FRAMES
AND RECEIVERS.

Safe storage of firearms. San Diego County, Code of
Ordinances 33.302
SEC. 33.302. SAFE STORAGE OF
FIREARMS.

San Diego Permit Required. San Diego, Code of Ordinances 3342.01
Article 3: Police Regulated Occupations
and Businesses
Display of Permit Required. San Diego, Code of Ordinances 3342.09
Article 3: Police Regulated Occupations
and Businesses
Issuance or Denial of Permit. San Diego, Code of Ordinances

33.4204
Article 3: Police Regulated Occupations
and Businesses
Business and Security Regulations. San Diego, Code of Ordinances

33.4210
Article 3: Police Regulated Occupations
and Businesses
Revocation of Permit. San Diego, Code of Ordinances

33.4211
Article 3: Police Regulated Occupations
and Businesses
35 Provision of Trigger Locks. San Diego, Code of Ordinances 3342.12
Article 3: Police Regulated Occupations
and Businesses
San Dimas Weapons – Sale, gift prohibited. San Dimas, Code of Ordinances

9.52.010
City of San Dimas, CA Minors and
Weapons
Ammunition – Sale, gift prohibited. San Dimas, Code of Ordinances

9.52.020
City of San Dimas, CA Minors and
Weapons
Exemptions. San Dimas, Code of Ordinances

9.52.040
City of San Dimas, CA Minors and
Weapons
San Francisco Regulating sale of firearms. San Francisco, Code of Ordinances 613
SEC. 613. REGULATING SALE OF
FIREARMS.

License-Conditions San Francisco, Code of
Ordinances 613.10
SEC. 613. REGULATING SALE OF
FIREARMS.

Sale or transfer of 50 caliber firearms and cartridges
restricted.

San Francisco, Code of
Ordinances 613.10-1
SEC. 613. REGULATING SALE OF
FIREARMS.

Sale of ultracompact firearms restricted. San Francisco, Code of Ordinances 613.10-2
SEC. 613. REGULATING SALE OF
FIREARMS.

Persons prohibited from purchasing firearms not permitted on licensees’ premises.

San Francisco, Code of
Ordinances 613-10-3
SEC. 613. REGULATING SALE OF
FIREARMS.

Exceptions. San Francisco, Code of
Ordinances 614
SEC. 613. REGULATING SALE OF
FIREARMS.

Statement of findings and text of ordinance prohibiting the sale, manufacture and distribution of firearms and
ammunition in the city and county of San Francisco and
limiting the possession of handguns in the city and county of San Francisco.

San Francisco, Code of
Ordinances 3600A
ARTICLE 36A: [SALE,

MANUFACTURE, AND

DISTRIBUTION OF FIREARMS AND
AMMUNITION; POSSESSION OF
HANDGUNS]
Firearms located in any residence to be kept in a locked container or disabled with a trigger lock.

San Francisco, Code of
Ordinances 4512
SEC. 4500. TITLE.
36 Prohibition against possession or sale of firearms or ammunition on property controlled by the City and
County of San Francisco
San Francisco, Code of
Ordinances 617
SEC. 617. PROHIBITION AGAINST

POSSESSION OR SALE OF

FIREARMS OR AMMUNITION ON

PROPERTY CONTROLLED BY THE

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN
FRANCISCO.

Unfinished firearm frames and receivers; Manufacture or assembly of unserialized firearms
San Francisco, Code of
Ordinances 620
SEC. 620. UNFINISHED FIREARM
FRAMES AND RECEIVERS;

MANUFACTURE OR ASSEMBLY OF
UNSERIALIZED FIREARMS.

San Joaquin
County
License required. San Joaquin County, Code of
Ordinances 7-1250
CHAPTER 5 - RETAIL SALES OF
CONCEALABLE FIREARMS | Code of
Ordinances | San Joaquin County, CA |
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San Leandro Requirement to Sell or Provide Trigger Locks or Similar Safety Devices.

San Leandro, Code of
Ordinances 4-14-310
City of San Leandro, CA Requirement
that Firearms Dealers Sell or Provide
Trigger Locks or Similar Safety Devices
for Each Firearm Sold, Leased, or
Transferred—Posted Notice
Storage of weapon in headquarters.
(as applied to police officers)
San Leandro, Code of
Ordinances 11.1.810
City of San Leandro, CA Storage of
Weapon in Headquarters
Selling firearms.
(as applied to police officers)
San Leandro, Code of
Ordinances 11.1.815
City of San Leandro, CA Selling
Firearms
Prohibition on the sale of Saturday Night Specials San Leandro, Code of Ordinances 4-14-550
City of San Leandro, CA Prohibition on
the Sale of Saturday Night Specials, Also
Known as Junk Guns
San Marcos License required. San Marcos, Code of Ordinances

5.60.040
CHAPTER 5.60 - FIREARMS | Code of
Ordinances | San Marcos, CA | Municode
Library
Delivery of firearms. San Marcos, Code of Ordinances

5.60.060

5.60.060 - Delivery of firearms. | Code of
Ordinances | San Marcos, CA | Municode
Library
Dangerous weapons—Possession in public—Prohibited. San Marcos, Code of Ordinances

5.60.080

5.60.080 - Dangerous weapons—
Possession in public—Prohibited. | Code
of Ordinances | San Marcos, CA |
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San Pablo Sales of firearms. San Pablo, Code of Ordinances

5.04.295
Chapter 5.04 BUSINESS LICENSES

AND FEES
37 Permit required. San Pablo, Code of Ordinances

9.10.020
Chapter 9.10 SALES OF FIREARMS

AND MUNITIONS
Grounds for denial of permit. San Pablo, Code of Ordinances

9.10.050
Chapter 9.10 SALES OF FIREARMS

AND MUNITIONS
Grounds for revocation. San Pablo, Code of Ordinances

9.10.060
Chapter 9.10 SALES OF FIREARMS

AND MUNITIONS
Police chief permit conditions. San Pablo, Code of Ordinances

9.10.080
Chapter 9.10 SALES OF FIREARMS

AND MUNITIONS
Liability insurance. San Pablo, Code of Ordinances

9.10.100
Chapter 9.10 SALES OF FIREARMS

AND MUNITIONS
San Rafael Permit required. San Rafael, Code of Ordinances

8.38.020
Chapter 8.38 - REGULATION OF
FIREARMS DEALERS | Code of
Ordinances | San Rafael, CA | Municode
Library
Conditions of approval. San Rafael, Code of Ordinances

8.38.035

8.38.035 - Conditions of approval. | Code
of Ordinances | San Rafael, CA |
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Requirement of a secured facility. San Rafael, Code of Ordinances

8.38.040

8.38.040 - Requirement of a secured
facility. | Code of Ordinances | San
Rafael, CA | Municode Library
Liability insurance. San Rafael, Code of Ordinances

8.38.045

8.38.045 - Liability insurance. | Code of
Ordinances | San Rafael, CA | Municode
Library
Grounds for permit denial. San Rafael, Code of Ordinances

8.38.060

8.38.060 - Grounds for permit denial. |
Code of Ordinances | San Rafael, CA |
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Grounds for permit revocation. San Rafael, Code of Ordinances

8.38.065

8.38.065 - Grounds for permit revocation.
| Code of Ordinances | San Rafael, CA |
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Sand City Conditions for sales-Permits Sand City, Code of Ordinances

9.16.020
City of Sand City, CA COMMERCIAL

SALE OF FIREARMS
Sanger License required. Sanger, Code of Ordinances 18- 113
ARTICLE II. - LICENSES | Code of
Ordinances | Sanger, CA | Municode
Library
Application–Denial. Sanger, Code of Ordinances 18-
116
Sec. 18-116. - Same—Denial. | Code of
Ordinances | Sanger, CA | Municode
Library
38 Security. Sanger, Code of Ordinances 18-
117
Sec. 18-117. - Security. | Code of
Ordinances | Sanger, CA | Municode
Library
Same–Conditions. Sanger, Code of Ordinances 18-
121
Sec. 18-121. - Same—Conditions. | Code
of Ordinances | Sanger, CA | Municode
Library
Same–Revocation. Sanger, Code of Ordinances 18-
122
Sec. 18-122. - Same—Revocation. | Code
of Ordinances | Sanger, CA | Municode
Library
Santa Ana Chief of police as licensing authority. Santa Ana, Code of Ordinances 10-502
ARTICLE IX. - LICENSING OF
FIREARMS SALES | Code of
Ordinances | Santa Ana, CA | Municode
Library
Rules and regulations. Santa Ana, Code of Ordinances
10-509
Sec. 10-509. - Rules and regulations. |
Code of Ordinances | Santa Ana, CA |
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Denial of license application. Santa Ana, Code of Ordinances 10-512
Sec. 10-512. - Denial of license
application. | Code of Ordinances | Santa
Ana, CA | Municode Library
Suspension or revocation of license–Grounds. Santa Ana, Code of Ordinances 10-515
Sec. 10-515. - Same—Grounds. | Code of
Ordinances | Santa Ana, CA | Municode
Library
Possession of firearms or ammunition by a minor. Santa Ana, Code of Ordinances 10-176
Sec. 10-176. - Possession of firearms or
ammunition by a minor. | Code of
Ordinances | Santa Ana, CA | Municode
Library
Santa Barbara Dealings without permit prohibited Santa Barbara, Code of Ordinances 9.36.160
City of Santa Barbara, CA SALE OF

FIREARMS
Certain persons not permitted to sell, transfer, etc. Santa Barbara, Code of Ordinances 9.36.040
City of Santa Barbara, CA SALE OF

FIREARMS
Delivery of firearms to minors prohibited. Santa Barbara, Code of Ordinances 9.36.090.

City of Santa Barbara, CA SALE OF

FIREARMS
Duration–Grounds for revocation. Santa Barbara, Code of Ordinances 9.36.210
City of Santa Barbara, CA SALE OF

FIREARMS
Persons to whom permits may not be issued. Santa Barbara, Code of Ordinances 9.36.220
City of Santa Barbara, CA SALE OF

FIREARMS
39 Safe storage of firearms in a residence. Santa Barbara, Code of Ordinances 9.35.030
City of Santa Barbara, CA SAFE

STORAGE OF FIREARMS
Safe storage of firearms in a vehicle. Santa Barbara, Code of Ordinances 9.35.040
City of Santa Barbara, CA SAFE

STORAGE OF FIREARMS
Santa Barbara
County
Purpose and intent of chapter. Santa Barbara County, Code of Ordinances 14B-2
CHAPTER 14B - FIREARMS—
HANDGUNS | Code of Ordinances |
Santa Barbara County, CA | Municode
Library
Santa Clara License required. Santa Clara, Code of Ordinances B19-1
Division B19 - FIREARMS | Code of
Ordinances | Santa Clara County, CA |
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Conditions. Santa Clara, Code of Ordinances
B19-5
Sec. B19-5. - Conditions. | Code of
Ordinances | Santa Clara County, CA |
Municode Library
Prohibition on the possession, sale, or discharge of
firearms or ammunition on county property.

Santa Clara, Code of Ordinances
B19-10
Sec. B19-10. - Prohibition on the
possession, sale, or discharge of firearms
or ammunition on county property. | Code
of Ordinances | Santa Clara County, CA |
Municode Library
Prohibition on keeping firearms in a residence unless in locked container, disabled with a trigger lock, carried by an authorized user, or in immediate control or possession of an authorized user.

Santa Clara, Code of Ordinances
B19-17
Sec. B19-17. - Prohibition on keeping
firearms in a residence unless in locked
container, disabled with a trigger lock,
carried by an authorized user, or in
immediate control or possession of an
authorized user. | Code of Ordinances |
Santa Clara County, CA | Municode
Library
Santa Cruz Letter of Authorization. Santa Cruz, Code of Ordinances

9.26.030
Chapter 9.26 FIREARMS DEALERS
Business location and site standards. Santa Cruz, Code of Ordinances

9.26.080
Chapter 9.26 FIREARMS DEALERS
Business compliance with state law. Santa Cruz, Code of Ordinances

9.26.090
Chapter 9.26 FIREARMS DEALERS
Maintenance and submission of records. Santa Cruz, Code of Ordinances

9.26.100
Chapter 9.26 FIREARMS DEALERS
Suspension and revocation. Santa Cruz, Code of Ordinances

9.26.130
Chapter 9.26 FIREARMS DEALERS
40 Insurance requirement. Santa Cruz, Code of Ordinances

9.26.155
Chapter 9.26 FIREARMS DEALERS
Firearms located in a residence to be kept in a locked
container or disabled with a trigger lock.

Santa Cruz, Code of Ordinances

9.29.020
Chapter 9.29 SAFE FIREARM

STORAGE
Santa Cruz
County
County license. Santa Cruz County, Code of
Ordinances 5.62.030
Chapter 5.62 FIREARMS DEALERS
Approval by licensing officer. Santa Cruz County, Code of Ordinances 5.62.050
Chapter 5.62 FIREARMS DEALERS
Denial of application. Santa Cruz County, Code of
Ordinances 5.62.060
Chapter 5.62 FIREARMS DEALERS
Location and site standards. Santa Cruz County, Code of Ordinances 5.62.080
Chapter 5.62 FIREARMS DEALERS
On-site security. Santa Cruz County, Code of
Ordinances 5.62.090
Chapter 5.62 FIREARMS DEALERS
Compliance with state law. Santa Cruz County, Code of
Ordinances 5.62.100
Chapter 5.62 FIREARMS DEALERS
Maintenance and submission of records. Santa Cruz County, Code of Ordinances 5.62.110
Chapter 5.62 FIREARMS DEALERS
Suspension and revocation. Santa Cruz County, Code of
Ordinances 5.62.140
Chapter 5.62 FIREARMS DEALERS
Insurance requirements. Santa Cruz County, Code of
Ordinances 5.62.165
Chapter 5.62 FIREARMS DEALERS
Prohibition of Saturday Night Specials/Junk Guns Santa Cruz County, Code of Ordinances 7.90
Chapter 7.90 PROHIBITION OF

SATURDAY NIGHT SPECIALS/JUNK
GUNS
Santa Monica Firearms dealer permit required for sale of guns or munitions.

Santa Monica, Code of
Ordinances 3.24.020
City of Santa Monica, CA FIREARMS
41 Firearms dealer permit–Conditions. Santa Monica, Code of Ordinances 3.24.031
City of Santa Monica, CA FIREARMS
Firearms dealer permit–Grounds for revocation and denial of renewal.

Santa Monica, Code of
Ordinances 3.24.034
City of Santa Monica, CA FIREARMS
Restricted admittance of minors and other prohibited
purchasers.

Santa Monica, Code of
Ordinances 3.24.040
City of Santa Monica, CA FIREARMS
Gun shows. Santa Monica, Code of
Ordinances 3.24.080
City of Santa Monica, CA FIREARMS
Use and possession of weapons. Santa Monica, Code of
Ordinances 3.24.086
City of Santa Monica, CA FIREARMS
Liability insurance requirements for firearms. Santa Monica, Code of Ordinances 3.24.087
City of Santa Monica, CA FIREARMS
Safe storage of firearms. Santa Monica, Code of
Ordinances 3.24.088
City of Santa Monica, CA FIREARMS
Privately manufactured weapons. Santa Monica, Code of
Ordinances 3.24.091
City of Santa Monica, CA FIREARMS
Saturday Night Specials. Santa Monica, Code of
Ordinances 3.26
City of Santa Monica, CA SATURDAY

NIGHT SPECIALS
Sales prohibited. Santa Monica, Code of
Ordinances 3.26.040
City of Santa Monica, CA SATURDAY

NIGHT SPECIALS
Santa Rosa Licensing authority – Issuance of firearms sales permits. Santa Rosa, Code of Ordinances 10-24.010
City of Santa Rosa, CA WEAPONS
Santee License required. Santee, Code of Ordinances

4.20.020
City of Santee, CA SALE OF

FIREARMS
Issuance or denial of permit. Santee, Code of Ordinances

4.20.030
City of Santee, CA SALE OF

FIREARMS
Revocation of permit. Santee, Code of Ordinances

4.20.050
City of Santee, CA SALE OF

FIREARMS
42 Limitation on location. Santee, Code of Ordinances

4.20.060
City of Santee, CA SALE OF

FIREARMS
Business and security regulations. Santee, Code of Ordinances

4.20.070
City of Santee, CA SALE OF

FIREARMS
Records of secondhand weapons. Santee, Code of Ordinances

4.20.080
City of Santee, CA SALE OF

FIREARMS
Delivery of firearms. Santee, Code of Ordinances

4.20.090
City of Santee, CA SALE OF

FIREARMS
Advertising or display. Santee, Code of Ordinances

4.20.100
City of Santee, CA SALE OF

FIREARMS
Prohibited articles.
(prohibiting sale of firearms at swap meets)
Santee, Code of Ordinances

4.24.090
City of Santee, CA SWAP MEETS AND

SWAP LOTS
Saratoga Permit required. Saratoga, Code of Ordinances 4-

30.020
Article 4-30 - SALES OF FIREARMS |
Code of Ordinances | Saratoga, CA |
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Grounds for denial of application. Saratoga, Code of Ordinances 4-

30.040
4-30.040 - Grounds for denial of
application. | Code of Ordinances |
Saratoga, CA | Municode Library
Suspension or revocation of permit. Saratoga, Code of Ordinances 4-

30.080
4-30.080 - Suspension or revocation of
permit. | Code of Ordinances | Saratoga,
CA | Municode Library
Compliance with state law. Saratoga, Code of Ordinances 4-

30.100
4-30.100 - Compliance with State law. |
Code of Ordinances | Saratoga, CA |
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Weapons; sales to persons under eighteen years of age. Saratoga, Code of Ordinances 6-

15.090
6-15.090 - Weapons; sale to persons
under eighteen years of age. | Code of
Ordinances | Saratoga, CA | Municode
Library
Storage of firearms in a residence. Saratoga, Code of Ordinances 6- 35-010
Chapter 6 - PUBLIC SAFETY | Code of
Ordinances | Saratoga, CA | Municode
Library
Scotts Valley City license. Scotts Valley, Code of
Ordinances 5.38.030

5.38.030 - City license. | Code of
Ordinances | Scotts Valley, CA |
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Denial of application. Scotts Valley, Code of
Ordinances 5.38.060

5.38.060 - Denial of application. | Code
of Ordinances | Scotts Valley, CA |
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43 Requirements. Scotts Valley, Code of
Ordinances 5.38.080

5.38.080 - Requirements. | Code of
Ordinances | Scotts Valley, CA |
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Suspension and revocation. Scotts Valley, Code of
Ordinances 5.38.090

5.38.090 - Suspension and revocation. |
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Seaside Requirements generally. Seaside, Code of Ordinances

5.36.030
Chapter 5.36 FIREARMS SALES
Permit–Revocation. Seaside, Code of Ordinances

5.36.060
Chapter 5.36 FIREARMS SALES
Sierra County Restrictions. Sierra County, Code of
Ordinances 6.15.020
Ch. 6.15 Firearms Dealer Licenses |
Sierra County Code
Compliance with statute. Sierra County, Code of
Ordinances 6.15.030
Ch. 6.15 Firearms Dealer Licenses |
Sierra County Code
Conditions for license issuance. Sierra County, Code of Ordinances 6.15.060
Ch. 6.15 Firearms Dealer Licenses |
Sierra County Code
Revocation. Sierra County, Code of
Ordinances 6.15.070
Ch. 6.15 Firearms Dealer Licenses |
Sierra County Code
Solana Beach Firearms dealers. Solana Beach, Code of
Ordinances 4.24.010
SBMC Chapter 4.24
Residential safe storage of firearms. Solana Beach, Code of Ordinances 7.20.030
SBMC Chapter 7.20 FIREARMS
Prohibition of possession or sale of non-serialized,
unfinished firearm frames or receivers and non-serialized firearms.

Solana Beach, Code of
Ordinances 7.20.040
SBMC Chapter 7.20 FIREARMS
Sonoma County Sheriff designated as licensing authority. Sonoma County, Code of Ordinances 19A-10
CHAPTER 19A - SMALL ARM
DEVICE ORDINANCE | Code of
Ordinances | Sonoma County, CA |
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Possession and use of small arm device by minor. Sonoma County, Code of Ordinances 19A-3
CHAPTER 19A - SMALL ARM
DEVICE ORDINANCE | Code of
Ordinances | Sonoma County, CA |
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44 South El Monte License—Required. South El Monte, Code of Ordinances 5.04.045 (Sec.

7.04.010 amended)
City of South El Monte, CA COUNTY

BUSINESS LICENSING ORDINANCE

ADOPTED
Saturday Night Specials—Sale prohibited. South El Monte, Code of Ordinances 9.36.130
City of South El Monte, CA Saturday
Night Specials
Sale or gift of weapon to minor. South El Monte, Code of Ordinances 9.36.060
City of South El Monte, CA Possession
and Use of Weapons by Minors
South Gate Gun dealer. South Gate, Code of Ordinances

2.10.630
Chapter 2.10 BUSINESS REGULATION
Permit required for certain businesses.
(j) firearms;
South Pasadena, Code of
Ordinances 18.80
Chapter 18 BUSINESS, PROFESSIONS
AND TRADES*
South Pasadena Grant, denial, suspension or revocation of permit. South Pasadena, Code of Ordinances 18.82
Chapter 18 BUSINESS, PROFESSIONS
AND TRADES*
Prohibition. South Pasadena, Code of
Ordinances 20F-2
Chapter 20F SAFE STORAGE OF

FIREARMS IN RESIDENCES
Stockton Sale of concealed firearms. Stockton, Code of Ordinances

9.60.010
City of Stockton, CA LICENSE TO

SELL FIREARMS
Acceptance of personal property—Prohibited.

Stockton, Code of Ordinances

5.84.190
City of Stockton, CA Rates of Fare—
Taximeters
Acceptance of personal property by retail on-sale
licensees, etc.—Unlawful.

Stockton, Code of Ordinances

9.48.010
City of Stockton, CA ACCEPTANCE OF

PERSONAL PROPERTY BY RETAIL
ON-SALE LICENSEES, ETC.

License required. Sunnyvale, Code of Ordinances

9.43.020
City of Sunnyvale, CA FIREARMS
SALES
Sunnyvale Application–Denial. Sunnyvale, Code of Ordinances

9.43.050
City of Sunnyvale, CA FIREARMS
SALES
License–Conditions. Sunnyvale, Code of Ordinances

9.43.080
City of Sunnyvale, CA FIREARMS
SALES
License–Grounds for modification, suspension or
revocation.

Sunnyvale, Code of Ordinances

9.43.090
City of Sunnyvale, CA FIREARMS
SALES
45 License–Liability insurance. Sunnyvale, Code of Ordinances

9.43.110
City of Sunnyvale, CA FIREARMS
SALES
Safe storage of firearms. Sunnyvale, Code of Ordinances

9.44.040
City of Sunnyvale, CA FIREARMS
Tiburon Chief's permit required. Tiburon, Code of Ordinances 32- 3 Chapter 32 - REGULA TION OF
FIREARMS | Code of Ordinances |
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Conditions of approval. Tiburon, Code of Ordinances 32- 6 32-6 - Conditions of approval. | Code of
Ordinances | Tiburon, CA | Municode
Library
Requirement of a secured facility. Tiburon, Code of Ordinances 32- 7 32-7 - Requirement of a secured facility. |
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Liability insurance. Tiburon, Code of Ordinances 32-
8 32-8 - Liability insurance. | Code of
Ordinances | Tiburon, CA | Municode
Library
Grounds for permit denial. Tiburon, Code of Ordinances 32- 10 32-10 - Grounds for permit denial. | Code
of Ordinances | Tiburon, CA | Municode
Library
Grounds for permit revocation. Tiburon, Code of Ordinances 32- 11 32-11 - Grounds for permit revocation. |
Code of Ordinances | Tiburon, CA |
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Required storage of handgun in residence. Tiburon, Code of Ordinances 32- 30 32-30 - Required storage of handgun in
residence. | Code of Ordinances |
Tiburon, CA | Municode Library
Tustin Weapons business permit required. Tustin, Code of Ordinances 3531 CHAPTER 5 - SALE AND EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY | Code of Ordinances |
Tustin, CA | Municode Library
Prerequisites for weapons business permit. Tustin, Code of Ordinances 3532 3532 - PREREQUISITES FOR WEAPONS BUSINESS PERMIT | Code
of Ordinances | Tustin, CA | Municode
Library
Weapons business operation. Tustin, Code of Ordinances 3534 3534 - WEAPONS BUSINESS OPERATIONS | Code of Ordinances |
Tustin, CA | Municode Library
Union City Permit required. Union City, Code of Ordinances

9.82.040
City of Union City, CA PERMIT

REQUIREMENTS FOR FIREARMS

DEALERS AND GUNSMITHS
Permit approval, renewal, suspension, conditions and
revocation criteria.

Union City, Code of Ordinances

9.82.070
City of Union City, CA PERMIT

REQUIREMENTS FOR FIREARMS

DEALERS AND GUNSMITHS
46 Security requirements; Chief of Police authority to adopt administrative regulations.

Union City, Code of Ordinances

9.82.080
City of Union City, CA PERMIT

REQUIREMENTS FOR FIREARMS

DEALERS AND GUNSMITHS
Permit conditions. Union City, Code of Ordinances

9.82.100
City of Union City, CA PERMIT

REQUIREMENTS FOR FIREARMS

DEALERS AND GUNSMITHS
Permit denial, suspension, conditioning, revocation, denial of renewal.

Union City, Code of Ordinances

9.82.110
City of Union City, CA PERMIT

REQUIREMENTS FOR FIREARMS

DEALERS AND GUNSMITHS
Permit liability insurance. Union City, Code of Ordinances

9.82.140
City of Union City, CA PERMIT

REQUIREMENTS FOR FIREARMS

DEALERS AND GUNSMITHS
Safe storage of firearms in a residence required. Union City, Code of Ordinances

9.83.010
City of Union City, CA SAFE

STORAGE OF FIREARMS
Watsonville Firearm locking device requirements. Watsonville, Code of Ordinances 4-7.05
Chapter 4-7 WEAPONS
Safe firearm storage. Watsonville, Code of Ordinances
4-7.06
Chapter 4-7 WEAPONS
West Hollywood Minimum criteria for issuance of a license. West Hollywood, Code of Ordinances 5.60.030
City of West Hollywood, CA GUN

DEALERS
Issuance of License Subject to Conditions. West Hollywood, Code of Ordinances 5.60.040
City of West Hollywood, CA GUN

DEALERS
Safe Storage of Firearms in a Residence Required. West Hollywood, Code of Ordinances 9.27A.020
City of West Hollywood, CA SAFE

STORAGE OF FIREARMS IN A

RESIDENCE
Windsor Licensing Authority. Windsor, Code of Ordinances 3- 10-1800
CHAPTER 10. - MISCELLANEOUS
PROHIBITIONS | Code of Ordinances |
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Possession and Use of Small Arms Device by Minor. Windsor, Code of Ordinances 3- 10-1710
CHAPTER 10. - MISCELLANEOUS
PROHIBITIONS | Code of Ordinances |
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Yucaipa Retail licenses. Yucaipa, Code of Ordinances

8.32.080

8.32.080 Retail licenses.

Purchase of firearms. Yucaipa, Code of Ordinances

8.32.040

8.32.080 Retail licenses.
47 Prohibiting firearms—Possession by minors. Yucaipa, Code of Ordinances

8.32.050

8.32.080 Retail licenses.
48 ATTACHMENT 2
Staff Presentation
49 Firearms and
Ammunition Retail
Sales Study Session
September 1, 2026
Presentation by:

Peter Imhof, Planning & Environmental Review
Director
Anne Wells, Planning Manager
50 Study Session Agenda
•Staff Presentation
•Council Questions
•Public Comment
•Receive Council Feedback
September 1, 2026, Firearm Sales Study Session 2
51 Background
September 1, 2026, Firearm Sales Study Session 3
• Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects right to bear fire
arms
• Retailers/dealers must comply with federal and state laws and obtain f
ederal and state licenses and permits
• Local regulations are allowed if they do not unreasonably interf
ere with Second Amendment rights (some
cities/counties regulate, many do not)
52 Existing Goleta Municipal Code (GMC)
Existing GMC Regulations
•Safe storage of firearms in residences (Title 9)
•Unlawful firearm discharges (Title 12)
•Firearms and ammunition retailers are treated as “General Re
tail” in four commercial zone districts: Regional Commercial (CR), Community Commercial (CC), Old Town (OT), and
General Commercial (CG) (Title 17)
•Business license is required
September 1, 2026, Firearm Sales Study Session 4
53 Options for New Regulations Location
•Title 5 (Business Licenses): add “Firearms and Ammunition Re
tail” business license requirements
•Title 17 (Zoning): add “Firearms and Ammunition Retail” use regula
tions, possible sensitive use buffers
•Title 5 / Title 17: include hybrid of both options above Question: Which location(s) in GMC, if any, is desired for new regulations?
September 1, 2026, Firearm Sales Study Session 5
54 Options for New Use Standards
Applicable Zoning Districts
•Currently allowed in Regional Commercial (CR), Community Commercial (CC), Old T
own (OT), and General Commercial (CG)
•City could change the locations where firearms and ammunition ret
ail uses are allowed
•May trigger a General Plan amendment
Question: Maintain existing zones where firearms and ammunition retai
l uses are allowed?
September 1, 2026, Firearm Sales Study Session 6
55 Options for New Use Standards
Sensitive Uses
•Buffers from sensitive uses could be evaluated
•Sensitive uses could include Family Day Cares (Large) and Day Care F
acilities, schools (K-12), parks, Goleta Community
Center, youth centers, residentially-zoned parcels, other Question: Which sensitive uses to prioritize, if any?
September 1, 2026, Firearm Sales Study Session 7
56 Options for New Standards
Sensitive Uses and Buffers
•Examples from the GMC (distinguishable legal standards):
•Cannabis: 600 feet GCC, K-12; 100 feet residential zones •Tobacco: 1,000 feet schools (including day cares)
•Adult-Oriented Businesses: 1,000 feet schools, day
car
es, community assembly, and parks; 600-1,000 feet
from residential zones
Questions: Are there desired buffer distances?
September 1, 2026, Firearm Sales Study Session 8
57 Options for New Use Standards
Separation of Use Standards
•Possible separation requirement could be evaluated,
similar to cannabis r
etail (600 feet) or adult businesses
(1,000 feet)
Question: Include a separation standard? Higher or lower priority than sensitive use buffers?
September 1, 2026, Firearm Sales Study Session 9
58 Options for New Regulations
Other Possible Requirements
•Hours of operation, fencing requirements, nonconforming uses, discharge r
estrictions, firearms and ammunition
retail as an accessory use, etc.

Question: Are there other specific use standards to focus on? September 1, 2026, Firearm Sales Study Session 10
59 Options for New Regulations or Licenses
Business Licenses
• Language could be evaluated to address:
• application procedures and requirements
• compliance with federal and state requirements
• grounds for denial or revocation of the license
• operating requirements
• suspension of license terms
• safety and security requirements
• limitations on the City’s liability
• enforcement
Question: Are there operational requirements to focus on for business licenses? September 1, 2026, Firearm Sales Study Session 11
60 12
Council Questions
61 13
Public Comment
62 14
Council Feeback
63 Questions for Council
September 1, 2026, Firearm Sales Study Session 15
•Which location(s) in GMC, if any, is desired for new regulations? •Maintain existing zones where firearms and ammunition retail uses are allowed?
•Which sensitive uses to prioritize, if any?
•Are there desired buffer distances?
•Include a separation standard? Higher or lower priority than sensitive use buffers?
•Are there other specific use standards to focus on?
•Are there operational requirements to focus on for business licenses? •Does Council wish to provide any additional feedback?
64 Next Steps
•Receive feedback from Council on potential new requirements f
or firearms and ammunition retail
•City Council for a General Plan Amendment initiation, if needed •Planning Commission and City Council for Title 17 changes and any necessary Gener
al Plan Amendments
•City Council for Title 5 changes
•Staff update to Business License application
September 1, 2026, Firearm Sales Study Session 16
65