License issuance; standards.
Riverside Municipal Code § 5.95.040
in effect5.95.040 - License issuance; standards.
No license or renewal license shall be issued under this chapter unless the firearm dealer satisfies each of the following conditions:
A. The firearm dealer, and all officers, employees, and agents of said gun dealer, are at least 21 years of age;
B. Neither the firearm dealer, nor any officer, employee, or agent of said firearm dealer, has had a similar type license previously revoked or denied within the immediately preceding two years;
C. Neither the firearm dealer, nor any officer, employee, or agent of said gun dealer, has been convicted of:
1. Any offense disqualifying said individual from owning or possessing a firearm under applicable federal, state, or local laws;
2. Any offense relating to the manufacture, sale, possession, use, or registration of any firearm or dangerous or deadly weapon;
3. Any offense involving the use of force or violence upon the person of another;
4. Any offense involving the manufacture, sale, possession, or use of any controlled substance as defined by the California Health and Safety Code, as said definition now reads or may hereafter be amended to read.
D. The firearm dealer has a fixed place of business where all licensed activities will be conducted. The storing of all firearms and munitions shall occur at said fixed place of business. Under no circumstance may the address of the fixed place of business be either a United States Post Office box or a private commercial mailbox. The firearm dealer shall provide evidence as owner, lessee or other legal occupant of said fixed place of business. The licensee shall specify the post office address of said fixed place of business;
E. The firearm dealer's fixed place of business shall not be located in any area or district that is zoned for residential use unless prior approval is obtained through the city planning department;
F. The firearm dealer has agreed to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City of Riverside, its officers, agents and employees, from claims arising from the negligent or intentional acts of said firearm dealer;
G. In connection with every firearm sold, leased, or otherwise transferred by a firearm dealer, said firearm dealer must also sell or otherwise provide a trigger lock or similar device reviewed and approved by the police department that is designed to prevent the unintentional discharge of the firearm;
H. The firearm dealer has obtained a policy of insurance as provided in Section 5.95.080 below;
I. The firearm dealer has complied with the security requirements as provided in Section 5.95.090 below; and
J. If a license is granted under this chapter, it shall be subject to the conditions set forth in Penal Code section 26700 to 26915. Failure to comply with all of the requirements set forth in California Penal Code section 26700 to 26915 will result in the issued license being subject to suspension or revocation.
(Ord. 7580 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)
Source: City of Riverside, California, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/riverside/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_TIT5BU_CH5.95FIDELI_5.95.040LIISSTFetched: 11/1/2026