California legal term
handgun safety certificate in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “handgun safety certificate” 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 “handgun safety certificate” mean in California criminal law?
“handgun safety certificate” means a certificate issued by the Department of Justice pursuant to Sections 31610 to 31700, inclusive, or pursuant to former Article 8 (commencing with Section 12800) of Chapter 6 of Title 2 of Part 4, as that article was operative at any time from January 1, 2003, until it was repealed by the Deadly Weapons Recodification Act of 2010. (Cal. Penal Code § 16670)
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