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Secure gun safe in California Criminal Law

Current through 2026 California legislative session

In California criminal law, “Secure gun safe” 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 “Secure gun safe” mean in California criminal law?

“Secure gun safe” means a gun safe that meets the standards for gun safes adopted pursuant to Section 23650. (Cal. Penal Code § 25145)

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Related terms in the same statutes

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.