Pen. Code, § 26395 · Article 3. Openly Carrying an Unloaded Handgun as a Nuisance
Pen. Code, § 26395
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) The unlawful carrying of any handgun in violation of Section 26350 is a nuisance and is subject to Sections 18000 and 18005.
(b) This section does not apply to either of the following:
(1) Any firearm that was used in the violation of any provision of the Fish and Game Code or any regulation adopted pursuant thereto.
(2) Any firearm that is forfeited pursuant to Section 5008.6 of the Public Resources Code.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 534, Sec. 4. (AB 2739) Effective January 1, 2025.
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