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For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall control:

“Chako sticks” are defined as an instrument consisting of two or more sticks, clubs, bars or rods to be used as handles, connected by rope, cord, wire or chain in the design of a weapon used in connection with the practice of a system of self-defense, such as karate.

“Firearm” means a weapon or device from which a projectile or projectiles may be fired by an explosive such as gunpowder.

“Pistol” and “rifle” shall include but are not limited to pellet guns, B-B guns, air-propelled guns and similar devices.

“Throwing stars” are defined as an instrument consisting of a metal plate having three or more radiating points with one or more sharp edges and designed in the shape of a polygon, trefoil, cross, star, diamond, or other geometric shape for use as a weapon. [Ord. 566 § 3, 2013.]