California Penal Code

§ 25145

PEN § 25145 Effective Jan 1, 2025Div. 4 · Title 4 · Part 6 · Ch. 2

Statute text

(a)Beginning on January 1, 2026, a person shall ensure that any firearm the person possesses in a residence is securely stored whenever the firearm is not being carried or readily controlled by the person or another lawful authorized user.

(b)A firearm is “securely stored” if it is maintained within, locked by, or disabled using a certified firearm safety device or a secure gun safe.

(c)For purposes of this section and Sections 25105, 25135, 25205, 27882, and 27883, the following terms have the following meanings:

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 542, Sec. 10. (SB 53) Effective January 1, 2025.