California legal term
multiple firearms in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “multiple firearms” 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 “multiple firearms” mean in California criminal law?
“multiple firearms” includes a loss of more than one firearm on the same occasion, or the loss of a single firearm on more than one occasion. (Cal. Penal Code § 26202)
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