California legal term
wallet gun in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “wallet gun” 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 “wallet gun” mean in California criminal law?
“wallet gun” means any firearm mounted or enclosed in a case, resembling a wallet, designed to be or capable of being carried in a pocket or purse, if the firearm may be fired while mounted or enclosed in the case. (Cal. Penal Code § 17330)
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