§ 3.52.030. Exceptions.  


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  • The provisions of section 3.52.020 as to the use of any firearm shall not apply to any of the following cases:

    (a)

    To sheriffs, constables, marshals, policemen, or other peace officers, or any person summoned by any such officers to assist in making arrests or preserving the peace, or persons who are members of the armed services of the United States, or the National Guard, while such persons are acting in the lawful discharge of their duties;

    (b)

    To persons using firearms in the lawful defense of self, third persons, or the user's property;

    (c)

    To persons discharging or firing such firearms or causing them to be discharged or fired at a regularly established firing, shooting or target range with the consent of the owner and/or person in charge of any such firing, shooting or target range; the term "regularly established firing, shooting or target range" as used in this subsection includes properly constructed indoor and/or outdoor home ranges on private property when such range is supervised by an adult.

    (d)

    To persons lawfully hunting pursuant to the provisions of the California Fish and Game Code.

(Prior code § 3250.2; Ord. 1047, 03/02/54)