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unlawful manufacture of firearms in California Criminal Law

Current through 2026 California legislative session

In California criminal law, “unlawful manufacture of 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 “unlawful manufacture of firearms” mean in California criminal law?

“unlawful manufacture of firearms” includes any of the following: (1) The manufacture of a firearm by a minor, or by a person who is prohibited from owning or possessing firearms under California law. (Cal. Penal Code § 29186)

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