California legal term
firearm safety device in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “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 “firearm safety device” mean in California criminal law?
“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. (Cal. Penal Code § 16540)
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