§ 11.36.010. Definitions.

For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:

"Crime of violence" means and includes murder; manslaughter; rape; mayhem; kidnapping; burglary; housebreaking; assault with intent to kill, commit rape or rob; assault with a dangerous weapon; or assault with intent to commit any offense punishable by imprisonment.

"Firearm" means any weapon by whatever name known, which is designed to expel a projectile by the action of expanding gases.

"Fugitive from justice" means any person who has fled or is fleeing from any law enforcement officer to avoid prosecution or incarceration for a crime of violence or to avoid giving testimony in any criminal proceeding.

"Manufacturer" or "dealer" means any person engaged in the business of manufacturing, repairing or selling firearms at wholesale or retail, or of accepting or pledging firearms as security for loans.

"Pistol" means any firearm with a barrel less than twelve inches in length.

(Ord. 90-1339 § 1 (41-1), 1990; prior code § 41-2-1)