California Penal Code 16540 – As used in this part, “firearm safety device” means a device other …
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As used in this part, “firearm safety device” means a device other than a gun safe that locks and is designed to prevent children and unauthorized users from firing a firearm. The device may be installed on a firearm, be incorporated into the design of the firearm, or prevent access to the firearm.
(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 103, Sec. 4. (AB 1798) Effective January 1, 2015.)
Terms Used In California Penal Code 16540
- firearm: includes the frame or receiver of the weapon, including both a completed frame or receiver, or a firearm precursor part:
California Penal Code 16520
- gun safe: means a locking container that fully contains and secures one or more firearms, and that meets the standards for gun safes adopted pursuant to Section 23650. See California Penal Code 16610
- safety: is a utomatically applied by the pistol, this feature shall not be defeated. See California Penal Code 31900