§ 5-22.10. Use by minors.

It shall be unlawful for any person under eighteen (18) years of age to possess in a public place in the City any firearm, bow and arrow, or air, gas, or spring weapon, except as follows:

(a)

Under supervision. When such person is in the immediate charge of a parent, guardian, or adult person having the responsibility for the conduct of such person under eighteen (18) years of age;

(b)

Hunting. When such person is lawfully hunting pursuant to the provisions of the Fish and Game Code of the State;

(c)

Training. When such person is engaged in marksmanship training or firearm safety training under the supervision of a competent adult instructor at an established range or shooting area; and

(d)

Dismantled. When such person is carrying a firearm unloaded and either in a dismantled or "take-down" condition, or completely wrapped, or in a carrying case made for the purpose of carrying such firearm.

(§§ 5212 and 5212-1 through 5212-4, S.V.M.C., as renumbered by § 3, Ord. 261, eff. November 25, 1976, and as amended by § 1 (Exh. A), Ord. 1151, eff. January 7, 2010)