§ 16540

Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 103, Sec. 4. (AB 1798) Effective January 1, 2015.

As used in this part, “firearm safety device” means a device other than a gun safe that locks and is designed to prevent children and unauthorized users from firing a firearm. The device may be installed on a firearm, be incorporated into the design of the firearm, or prevent access to the firearm.

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