5.28.030 Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the below terms are defined as follows:
A. “Firearm” means any device, designed to be used as a weapon or modified to be used as a weapon, from which a projectile is expelled through a barrel by the force of explosion or other form of combustion.
B. “Firearm dealer” means any Person licensed by the City pursuant to California Penal Code Section 12071 for the retail sale of firearms within the City of Chula Vista. “Firearm dealer” shall not include Persons involved in transactions excluded under California Penal Code Section 12070.
C. “Safe firearm storage device” or “safe storage device” shall mean any of the following devices, the proper use of which will prevent the unintentional discharge of the firearm:
1. A lockable hard plastic or metal box capable of covering the whole of the firearm sold. The box shall have, or shall be provided with, a lock.
2. A soft case with an outer shell made with a heavy canvas or ballistic nylon capable of covering the whole firearm sold. The case shall have a zipper capable of being locked shut. The soft case shall have, or shall be provided with, a lock.
3. Any type of reusable locking device that is capable of rendering the firearm sold, leased, or transferred inoperable, when properly installed, by keeping the trigger from releasing the sear, thereby dropping the firing pin, or locking the action of the firearm open so it will not go into battery. Any device integrated into the firearm by the manufacturer which meets the criteria of this subsection shall qualify as a safe firearm storage device.
4. All locks or locking devices sold, furnished or made available in order to comply with the provisions of this chapter shall have a key or a combination with at least three tumblers.
A firearm “safety” shall not be considered a safe storage device for purposes of this chapter. (Ord. 3297 § 1 (Att. A), 2014; Ord. 2774 § 1, 1999).