California legal term
Certified firearm safety device in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Certified firearm safety device” 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 “Certified firearm safety device” mean in California criminal law?
“Certified firearm safety device” means any firearm safety device or gun safe that is listed on the Department of Justice’s roster of tested and approved firearm safety devices certified for sale pursuant to Section 23655. (Cal. Penal Code § 25145)
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