California Code
PART 6 - CONTROL OF DEADLY WEAPONS
TITLE 1 - PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS

Section 16000. - 16000. This act recodifies the provisions of former Title 2...

Section 16005. - 16005. Nothing in the Deadly Weapons Recodification Act of 2010...

Section 16010. - 16010. (a) A provision of this part or of Title...

Section 16015. - 16015. If a previously existing provision is restated and continued...

Section 16020. - 16020. (a) A judicial decision interpreting a previously existing provision...

Section 16025. - 16025. (a) A judicial decision determining the constitutionality of a...

DIVISION 2 - DEFINITIONS

Section 16100. - 16100. Use of the term “.50 BMG cartridge” is governed...

Section 16110. - 16110. Use of the term “.50 BMG rifle” is governed...

Section 16120. - 16120. As used in this part, “abuse” means any of...

Section 16130. - 16130. As used in Section 26915, “agent” means an employee...

Section 16140. - 16140. As used in this part, “air gauge knife” means...

Section 16150. - 16150. (a) As used in this part, except in subdivision...

Section 16151. - 16151. (a) As used in this part, commencing January 1,...

Section 16160. - 16160. As used in this part, “antique cannon” means any...

Section 16170. - 16170. (a) As used in Sections 30515 and 30530, “antique...

Section 16180. - 16180. As used in this part, “antique rifle” means a...

Section 16190. - 16190. As used in this part, “application to purchase” means...

Section 16200. - 16200. Use of the term “assault weapon” is governed by...

Section 16220. - 16220. As used in this part, “ballistic knife” means a...

Section 16230. - 16230. As used in this part, “ballistics identification system” includes,...

Section 16240. - 16240. As used in this part, “basic firearms safety certificate”...

Section 16250. - 16250. (a) As used in this part, “BB device” means...

Section 16260. - 16260. As used in this part, “belt buckle knife” is...

Section 16270. - 16270. As used in this part, “blowgun” means a hollow...

Section 16280. - 16280. As used in this part, “blowgun ammunition” means a...

Section 16288. - 16288. As used in Section 31360, “body armor” means any...

Section 16290. - 16290. As used in this part, “body vest” or “body...

Section 16300. - 16300. As used in this part, “bona fide evidence of...

Section 16310. - 16310. As used in this part, “boobytrap” means any concealed...

Section 16320. - 16320. (a) As used in this part, “camouflaging firearm container”...

Section 16330. - 16330. As used in this part, “cane gun” means any...

Section 16340. - 16340. As used in this part, “cane sword” means a...

Section 16350. - 16350. As used in Section 30515, “capacity to accept more...

Section 16360. - 16360. As used in this part, “CCW” means “carry concealed...

Section 16370. - 16370. As used in Sections 31610 to 31700, inclusive, “certified...

Section 16380. - 16380. As used in this part, “chamber load indicator” means...

Section 16400. - 16400. As used in this part, “clear evidence of the...

Section 16405. - 16405. As used in this part, “composite knuckles” means any...

Section 16410. - 16410. As used in this part, “consultant-evaluator” means a consultant...

Section 16420. - 16420. Use of the term “dagger” is governed by Section...

Section 16430. - 16430. As used in Division 4 (commencing with Section 18250)...

Section 16440. - 16440. Use of the term “dealer” is governed by Section...

Section 16450. - 16450. As used in Sections 31610 to 31700, inclusive, in...

Section 16460. - 16460. (a) As used in Sections 16510, 16520, and 16780,...

Section 16470. - 16470. As used in this part, “dirk” or “dagger” means...

Section 16480. - 16480. Use of the term “DOJ Certified Instructor” is governed...

Section 16490. - 16490. As used in this part, “domestic violence” means abuse...

Section 16500. - 16500. Use of the phrase “drop safety requirement for handguns”...

Section 16505. - 16505. For purposes of Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 26400)...

Section 16510. - 16510. As used in subdivision (a) of Section 16460 and...

Section 16515. - 16515. “Federal licensee authorized to serialize firearms” means a person,...

Section 16517. - 16517. “Federally licensed manufacturer or importer” means a person, firm,...

Section 16519. - 16519. “Federally regulated firearm precursor part” means any firearm precursor...

Section 16520. - 16520. (a) As used in this part, “firearm” means a...

Section 16530. - 16530. (a) As used in this part, the terms “firearm...

Section 16531. - 16531. (a) “Firearm precursor part” means any forging, casting, printing,...

Section 16535. - 16535. (a) As used in this part, “firearm safety certificate”...

Section 16540. - 16540. As used in this part, “firearm safety device” means...

Section 16550. - 16550. As used in this part, “firearm transaction record” is...

Section 16560. - 16560. Use of the phrase “firing requirement for handguns” is...

Section 16570. - 16570. As used in this part, “flechette dart” means a...

Section 16575. - 16575. (a) Except as stated in subdivision (c), the following...

Section 16580. - 16580. (a) Except as stated in subdivision (c), the following...

Section 16585. - 16585. (a) Except as stated in subdivision (d), the following...

Section 16590. - 16590. As used in this part, “generally prohibited weapon” means...

Section 16600. - 16600. As used in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 25100)...

Section 16610. - 16610. As used in this part, “gun safe” means a...

Section 16620. - 16620. As used in this part, “Gun Show Trader” means...

Section 16630. - 16630. As used in this part, “gunsmith” means any person...

Section 16640. - 16640. (a) As used in this part, “handgun” means any...

Section 16650. - 16650. (a) As used in this part, “handgun ammunition” means...

Section 16660. - 16660. As used in this part, “handgun ammunition designed primarily...

Section 16670. - 16670. As used in this part, “handgun safety certificate” means...

Section 16680. - 16680. As used in this part, “hard wooden knuckles” means...

Section 16685. - 16685. As used in this part, a valid and unexpired...

Section 16690. - 16690. (a) As used in Sections 25650 and 26020, Article...

Section 16700. - 16700. (a) (1) As used in this part, “imitation firearm”...

Section 16720. - 16720. As used in this part, “immediate family member” means...

Section 16730. - 16730. (a) As used in Section 31815 and in Division...

Section 16740. - 16740. As used in this part, “large-capacity magazine” means any...

Section 16750. - 16750. (a) As used in Section 25400, “lawful possession of...

Section 16760. - 16760. As used in this part, a “leaded cane” means...

Section 16770. - 16770. As used in this part, “less lethal ammunition” means...

Section 16780. - 16780. As used in this part: (a) “Less lethal weapon”...

Section 16790. - 16790. As used in Article 5 (commencing with Section 30900)...

Section 16800. - 16800. As used in this part, “licensed gun show producer”...

Section 16810. - 16810. As used in Article 1 (commencing with Section 26700)...

Section 16820. - 16820. (a) For purposes of the provisions listed in Section...

Section 16822. - 16822. Use of the term “licensee’s business premises” is governed...

Section 16824. - 16824. Use of the term “licensee’s place of business” is...

Section 16830. - 16830. As used in this part, a “lipstick case knife”...

Section 16840. - 16840. (a) As used in Section 25800, a firearm shall...

Section 16850. - 16850. As used in this part, “locked container” means a...

Section 16860. - 16860. As used in Sections 16850, 25105, and 25205, “locking...

Section 16865. - 16865. As used in Section 26860, “long gun” means any...

Section 16870. - 16870. As used in this part, “long-gun safe” means a...

Section 16880. - 16880. (a) As used in this part, “machinegun” means any...

Section 16890. - 16890. As used in Section 30515, “magazine” means any ammunition...

Section 16900. - 16900. As used in this part, “magazine disconnect mechanism” means...

Section 16920. - 16920. As used in this part, “metal knuckles” means any...

Section 16930. - 16930. (a) As used in this part, a “multiburst trigger...

Section 16940. - 16940. As used in this part, “nunchaku” means an instrument...

Section 16950. - 16950. As used in Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 26350)...

Section 16960. - 16960. As used in Article 1 (commencing with Section 26500)...

Section 16965. - 16965. As used in this part, “passenger’s or driver’s area”...

Section 16970. - 16970. (a) As used in Sections 16790, 17505, and 30600,...

Section 16980. - 16980. Use of the term “person licensed pursuant to Sections...

Section 16990. - 16990. As used in any provision listed in subdivision (a)...

Section 17000. - 17000. (a) As used in this part, until January 1,...

Section 17010. - 17010. Use of the term “pistol” is governed by Section...

Section 17020. - 17020. For purposes of this part, a city or county...

Section 17030. - 17030. As used in this part, “prohibited area” means any...

Section 17040. - 17040. As used in Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 26350)...

Section 17060. - 17060. (a) As used in Section 25135, “residence” means any...

Section 17070. - 17070. As used in this part, “responsible adult” means a...

Section 17080. - 17080. Use of the term “revolver” is governed by Section...

Section 17090. - 17090. As used in Sections 16530, 16640, 16650, 16660, 16870,...

Section 17110. - 17110. As used in Section 26890, “secure facility” means a...

Section 17111. - 17111. For purposes of Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 29030)...

Section 17125. - 17125. As used in this part, “Security Exemplar” has the...

Section 17140. - 17140. As used in Sections 16900 and 31910, “semiautomatic pistol”...

Section 17160. - 17160. As used in this part, a “shobi-zue” means a...

Section 17170. - 17170. As used in this part, “short-barreled rifle” means any...

Section 17180. - 17180. As used in this part, “short-barreled shotgun” means any...

Section 17190. - 17190. As used in Sections 16530, 16640, 16870, and 17180,...

Section 17200. - 17200. As used in this part, a “shuriken” means any...

Section 17210. - 17210. As used in Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 33410)...

Section 17220. - 17220. Use of the term “SKS rifle” is governed by...

Section 17230. - 17230. As used in this part, “stun gun” means any...

Section 17235. - 17235. As used in this part, “switchblade knife” means a...

Section 17240. - 17240. (a) As used in this part, “tear gas” applies...

Section 17250. - 17250. As used in this part, “tear gas weapon” applies...

Section 17270. - 17270. As used in this part, an “unconventional pistol” means...

Section 17280. - 17280. As used in this part, “undetectable firearm” means any...

Section 17290. - 17290. As used in this part, “undetectable knife” means any...

Section 17295. - 17295. (a) For purposes of Chapter 6 (commencing with Section...

Section 17300. - 17300. Use of the phrase “unsafe handgun” is governed by...

Section 17310. - 17310. As used in this part, “used firearm” means a...

Section 17312. - 17312. “Valid state or federal serial number or mark of...

Section 17315. - 17315. As used in Articles 2 through 5 of Chapter...

Section 17320. - 17320. For purposes of Section 31360 only, “violent felony” refers...

Section 17330. - 17330. As used in this part, “wallet gun” means any...

Section 17340. - 17340. (a) As used in this part, “wholesaler” means any...

Section 17350. - 17350. As used in this part, “writing pen knife” means...

Section 17360. - 17360. As used in this part, “zip gun” means any...