City Council Agenda and Packet 2022 06 07

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(c) All semi -automatic shotguns that have any of the following characteristics: (1) A pistol grip or thumbhole stock; (2) A folding or telescoping stock; (3) A fixed magazine capacity in excess of five rounds; or (4) The capacity to accept a detachable magazine. (d) Any firearm which has been modified to be operable as an assault weapon as defined herein. (e) Any part or combination of parts designed or intended to convert a firearm into an assault weapon, including any combination of parts from which an assault weapon may be readily assembled if those parts are in the possession or under the control of the same person. Constructive knowledge means knowledge of facts or circumstances sufficient to cause a reasonable person to be aware of the fact in question. Firearm means any handgun, automatic revolver, pistol, shotgun, or other instrument or device capable or intended to be capable of discharging bullets, cartridges, or other explosive charges. This definition does not include an antique firearm as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 921(a)(16). Illegal weapon means an assault weapon, large -capacity magazine, rapid- fire trigger activator, blackjack, gas gun, metallic knuckles, gravity knife or switchblade knife. Large -capacity magazine means any ammunition feeding device with the capacity to accept more than 10 rounds, but shall not be construed to include any of the following: (a) A feeding device that has been permanently altered so that it cannot accommodate more than 10 rounds. (b) A 22-caliber tube rim -fire ammunition feeding device. (c) A tubular magazine that is contained in a lever -action firearm. Locked container means a secure container which is enclosed on all sides and locked by a padlock, key lock, combination lock, or similar device, but does not include the utility compartment, glove compartment, or trunk of a motor vehicle. Minor means a person under twenty-one years of age. Ordinance No. 1831 Series 2022 Page 6 of 12 16