California Statutes
§ 25205. — 25205. (Repealed (in Sec. 11) and added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 542, Sec. 12.)
California·Code PEN Penal Code - PEN·Div. 4.·Part 6. DIVISION 4. STORAGE OF FIREARMS·Ch. 3. CHAPTER 3. Storage of Firearm Where Child Obtains Access and Carries Firearm Off-Premises
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.
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Legislative 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Repealed (in Sec. 11) and added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 542, Sec. 12.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.