Firearms: unsafe handguns.
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Fiscal committee
No
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No
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends California law to modify the requirements for the sale and possession of unsafe handguns. Specifically, it changes the training requirement for peace officers in county probation departments who use unsafe handguns as service weapons, allowing them to complete a firearm training course every three months instead of every six months. The bill also clarifies exemptions related to handgun sales to certain government agencies and law enforcement, and addresses vehicle storage requirements for handguns.
Key provisions
- Changes the training requirement for county probation officers using unsafe handguns to complete a POST firearm training course every three months.
- Clarifies exemptions for sales of unsafe handguns to specific government agencies and law enforcement.
- Updates vehicle storage requirements for individuals with unsafe handguns.
- Provides a specific exemption for prototypes of handguns being tested for safety.
- Addresses the sale and transfer of handguns to county probation departments.
- Specifies requirements for reporting sales and transfers of unsafe handguns to the Department of Justice.
- Eliminates the requirement for reimbursement to local agencies for costs associated with the bill.
- Modifies the definition of ‘unsafe handgun’ within the context of certain exemptions.
Who is affected
- Peace officers (particularly those in county probation departments)
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