§ 9.28.060. Firearms and ammunition; definitions.

For purposes of Section 9.28.070:

Firearm means any device, by whatever name known, which is designed to expel a projectile by the action of an explosion, expansion of gas or escape gas; excluding, however:

1.

Any pneumatic gun, spring gun, or BB gun which expels a single globular projectile not exceeding .18 inch in diameter;

2.

Any device used exclusively for signaling or safety and required or recommended by the United States Coast Guard or the Interstate Commerce Commission; or

3.

Any device used exclusively for the firing of stud cartridges, explosive rivets or similar industrial ammunition;

4.

An antique firearm (other than a machine gun) which, although designed as a weapon, the Department of Law Enforcement finds by reason of the date of its manufacture, value, design, and other characteristics is primarily a collector's item and is not likely to be used as a weapon.

Firearm ammunition means any self-contained cartridge or shotgun shell, by whatever name known, which is designed to be used or adaptable to use in a firearm; excluding however:

1.

Any ammunition exclusively designed for use with a device used exclusively for signaling or safety and required or recommended by the United States Coast Guard or the Interstate Commerce Commission; or

2.

Any ammunition designed exclusively for use with a stud or rivet driver or other similar industrial ammunition.

(Prior Code, § 10:83-1.1; Code 1996, § 9.28.060)

State law reference

Similar provisions, 430 ILCS 65/1.1.