Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 711, Sec. 6. (SB 1080) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative January 1, 2012, by Sec. 10 of Ch. 711.
Article 1 - License Requirement and Miscellaneous Exceptions
California Penal Code — §§ 26500-26590
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Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 711, Sec. 6. (SB 1080) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative January 1, 2012, by Sec. 10 of Ch. 711.
Section 26500 does not apply to the sale, lease, or transfer of any firearm by any of the following:
Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 711, Sec. 6. (SB 1080) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative January 1, 2012, by Sec. 10 of Ch. 711.
Section 26500 does not apply to a person acting pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 186.22a or Section 18000 or 18005.
Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 738, Sec. 10. (SB 376) Effective January 1, 2020.
Section 26500 does not apply to the sale, lease, or transfer of a firearm if both of the following conditions are satisfied:
13000) of Division 8 of the Probate Code.
Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 711, Sec. 6. (SB 1080) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative January 1, 2012, by Sec. 10 of Ch. 711.
Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 711, Sec. 6. (SB 1080) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative January 1, 2012, by Sec. 10 of Ch. 711.
other than handguns at any single gun show or event. In no event shall the person sell more than 75 used firearms other than handguns in any calendar year.
Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 711, Sec. 6. (SB 1080) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative January 1, 2012, by Sec. 10 of Ch. 711.
Section 26500 does not apply to sales, deliveries, or transfers of firearms between or to importers and manufacturers of firearms licensed to engage in that business pursuant to Chapter 44 (commencing with Section 921) of Title 18 of the United States Code and the regulations issued pursuant thereto.
Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 711, Sec. 6. (SB 1080) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative January 1, 2012, by Sec. 10 of Ch. 711.
Section 26500 does not apply to any sale, delivery, or transfer of firearms that satisfies both of the following conditions:
Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 250, Sec. 7. (SB 715) Effective January 1, 2022.
firearms between or to manufacturers of ammunition licensed to engage in that business pursuant to Chapter 44 (commencing with Section 921) of Title 18 of the United States Code and the regulations issued pursuant thereto, where those firearms are to be used in the course and scope of the licensee’s activities as a person licensed pursuant to Chapter 44 (commencing with Section 921) of Title 18 of the United States Code and the regulations issued pursuant thereto.
Repealed (in Sec. 23) and added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 544, Sec. 24. (SB 899) Effective January 1, 2025. Operative January 1, 2026, by its own provisions.
with Section 6389 of the Family Code.
Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 711, Sec. 6. (SB 1080) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative January 1, 2012, by Sec. 10 of Ch. 711.
Section 26500 does not apply to the loan of a firearm for the purposes of shooting at targets, if the loan occurs on the premises of a target facility that holds a business or regulatory license or on the premises of any club or organization organized for the purposes of practicing shooting at targets upon established ranges, whether public or private, if the firearm is at all times kept within the premises of the target range or on the premises of the club or organization.
Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 711, Sec. 6. (SB 1080) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative January 1, 2012, by Sec. 10 of Ch. 711.
Section 26500 does not apply to any sale, delivery, or transfer of firearms that satisfies all of the following requirements:
with Section 921) of Title 18 of the United States Code and the regulations issued pursuant thereto.
Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 711, Sec. 6. (SB 1080) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative January 1, 2012, by Sec. 10 of Ch. 711.
Section 26500 does not apply to any sale, delivery, or transfer of firearms that satisfies all of the following requirements:
thereto.
Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 738, Sec. 12. (SB 376) Effective January 1, 2020.
Section 26500 does not apply to the sale, delivery, or transfer of a firearm that satisfies all of the following requirements:
Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 711, Sec. 6. (SB 1080) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative January 1, 2012, by Sec. 10 of Ch. 711.
Section 26500 does not apply to any sale, delivery, or transfer of firearms by a wholesaler to a dealer.
Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 711, Sec. 6. (SB 1080) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative January 1, 2012, by Sec. 10 of Ch. 711.
Section 26500 does not apply to any sale, delivery, or transfer of firearms that satisfies all of the following conditions:
Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 711, Sec. 6. (SB 1080) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative January 1, 2012, by Sec. 10 of Ch. 711.
Section 26500 does not apply to any sale, delivery, or transfer of firearms that satisfies all of the following conditions:
Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 711, Sec. 6. (SB 1080) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative January 1, 2012, by Sec. 10 of Ch. 711.
Section 26500 does not apply to the sale, delivery, or transfer of an unloaded firearm by one wholesaler to another wholesaler if that firearm is intended as merchandise in the receiving wholesaler’s business.
Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 537, Sec. 2. (AB 2842) Effective January 1, 2025.
be disposed of pursuant to the applicable provisions of Section 34000 or Sections 18000 and 18005.
chamber.
Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 251, Sec. 6. (SB 368) Effective January 1, 2024.
Section 26500 does not apply to a delivery or transfer of firearms made to a dealer pursuant to Section 26892 or 29830 for storage by that dealer.
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