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.)

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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
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