California legal term
cane gun in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “cane gun” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the California criminal code.
What does “cane gun” mean in California criminal law?
“cane gun” means any firearm mounted or enclosed in a stick, staff, rod, crutch, or similar device, designed to be, or capable of being used as, an aid in walking, if the firearm may be fired while mounted or enclosed therein. (Cal. Penal Code § 16330)
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