Firearms: silencers.
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No
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Overview
This bill amends California law to further expand exemptions for possessing silencers. Specifically, it adds level I reserve peace officers, deputized or appointed by certain law enforcement agencies, to the list of individuals who can possess silencers while on duty and when authorized by their agency. The law already allows for silencer possession by state and federal law enforcement agencies, military, and naval forces under specific circumstances. This change clarifies the scope of these existing exemptions.
Key provisions
- Expands the exemption for level I reserve peace officers to possess silencers.
- Reinforces exemptions for state and federal law enforcement agencies.
- Clarifies exemptions for military and naval forces.
- Allows for silencer possession by law enforcement agencies when affixed to agency-owned rifles.
- Maintains exemptions for silencer sales and transfers to registered dealers and manufacturers.
Who is affected
- Law enforcement officers (regular, salaried, full-time, and reserve)
- State and federal military and naval forces
- Firearms dealers and manufacturers
- Individuals possessing silencers
Notable changes
- Adds level I reserve peace officers to the list of exempted individuals.
- Reinforces existing exemptions related to law enforcement and military use.
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