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Written by Administrator
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Monday, 29 November 1999 16:00 |
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The term firearm includes rifles, shotguns, revolvers, pistols, or any other device designed to be used as a weapon from which a projectile is expelled by the force of any explosion or other form of combustion. The term firearm includes the frame or receiver of any such weapon. (Penal Code 12001.) For the purposes of sections 12025 and 12031, the term firearm also includes any rocket, rocket propelled projectile launcher, or similar device containing any explosive or incendiary material whether or not the device is designed for emergency or distress signaling purposes. (Penal Code 12001.) The term firearm does not apply to a federally defined "antique" firearm for the purpose of dealer licensing requirements, sales or loans between private parties, or requirements to obtain a Basic Firearms Safety Certificate pursuant to Penal Code sections 12070, 12071, subdivisions (b) (c) or (d) of 12072, or 12073. The term firearm does not apply to federally defined "curio" or "relic" long guns over 50 years old for the purpose of transfers between private parties. (Penal Code 12001(e),12078(t)(2).) |
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