Pen. Code, § 25205 · Chapter 3. Storage of Firearm Where Child Obtains Access and Carries Firearm Off-Premises
Pen. Code, § 25205
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Section 25200 does not apply if any of the following are true:
(a) The child obtains the firearm as a result of an illegal entry into any premises by any person.
(b) The firearm is securely stored, as defined in Section 25145.
(c) The firearm is carried or readily controlled by the lawful owner or another lawful authorized user, as defined in Section 25145.
(d) The person is a peace officer or a member of the United States Armed Forces or National Guard and the child obtains the firearm during, or incidental to, the performance of the person’s duties.
(e) The child obtains, or obtains and discharges, the firearm in a lawful act of self-defense or defense of another person.
(f) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2026.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Repealed (in Sec. 11) and added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 542, Sec. 12. (SB 53) Effective January 1, 2025. Operative January 1, 2026, by its own provisions.
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