§ 19-18. Possession of firearms by minors.

(a)

For the purposes of this section:

(1)

Minor means a person who is under the age of eighteen (18) years.

(2)

Firearm means any loaded or unloaded pistol, revolver, rifle, shotgun or other weapon which will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of explosive or expanding gases, except that it does not include an air rifle, air pistol, BB gun or a firearm in permanently inoperable condition.

(3)

Written consent means written approval or permission to possess a firearm, which is on a form prescribed by the police department, signed by the child's parent or legal guardian and notarized, and which specifically describes the type, manufacture, caliber and serial number of the firearm.

(b)

It shall be unlawful for a minor to possess any firearm within the city without the written consent of the child's parent or legal guardian. The original written consent form shall be carried by the minor any time the minor is in possession of a firearm outside the minor's residence. Notwithstanding the foregoing, written consent is not required for possession of a firearm by a minor while in the presence of and under the supervision of the minor's parent or guardian.

(c)

The police department shall not maintain a file or register of executed written consent forms.

(d)

Any firearm possessed by a minor in violation of this subsection shall be subject to forfeiture in the same manner as authorized by Chapter 39 of Title 13, Arizona Revised Statutes.

(Ord. No. 2501, 10-19-92)