Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 711, Sec. 6. (SB 1080) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative January 1, 2012, by Sec. 10 of Ch. 711.
applicable provisions of Section 34000 or Sections 18000 and 18005.
California Penal Code — §§ 27850-27970
Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 711, Sec. 6. (SB 1080) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative January 1, 2012, by Sec. 10 of Ch. 711.
applicable provisions of Section 34000 or Sections 18000 and 18005.
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 27545 does not apply to the sale, delivery, loan, or transfer of a firearm made by an authorized law enforcement representative of a city, county, city and county, or state, or of the federal government, to any public or private nonprofit historical society, museum, or institutional collection, or the purchase or receipt of that firearm by that public or private nonprofit historical society, museum, or institutional collection, if all of the following conditions are met:
disposed of, will be transferred in accordance with the applicable provisions listed in Section 16575 and, if applicable, with Section 31615.
notify the department of a new representative within 30 days.
Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 745, Sec. 38. (AB 809) Effective January 1, 2012.
Section 27545 does not apply to the sale, delivery, loan, or transfer of a firearm made by any person other than a representative of an authorized law enforcement agency to any public or private nonprofit historical society, museum, or institutional collection, if all of the following conditions are met:
delivery, the entity receiving the firearm submits a written statement to the person selling, loaning, or transferring the firearm stating that the firearm will not be restored to operating condition, and will either remain with that entity, or if subsequently disposed of, will be transferred in accordance with the applicable provisions listed in Section 16575 and, if applicable, with Section 31615.
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 27545 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.
Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 540, Sec. 9. (AB 3064) Effective January 1, 2025.
description of the firearm in question. The reports that individuals complete pursuant to this subdivision shall be made available to them in a format prescribed by the department.
Justice, in a manner prescribed by the department, that includes information concerning the individual taking possession of the firearm, how title was obtained and from whom, and a description of the firearm in question. The reports that individuals complete pursuant to this subdivision shall be made available to them in a format prescribed by the department.
report submitted pursuant to this section. The department may annually review and adjust this fee to fully fund, but not exceed, these costs.
Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 41, Sec. 1. (AB 1511) Effective January 1, 2017.
Section 27545 does not apply to the loan of a firearm if all of the following requirements are satisfied:
Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 840, Sec. 10. (SB 172) Effective January 1, 2020.
Section 27545 does not apply to the loan of a firearm if all of the following conditions are met:
Repealed (in Sec. 13) and added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 542, Sec. 14. (SB 53) Effective January 1, 2025. Operative January 1, 2026, by its own provisions.
stored, as defined in Section 25145, in the transferee’s residence.
apply to the transfer of a firearm to a law enforcement agency pursuant to this subdivision. This section does not authorize the possession of a firearm by any person prohibited from possessing a firearm pursuant to any other law.
Repealed (in Sec. 15) and added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 542, Sec. 16. (SB 53) Effective January 1, 2025. Operative January 1, 2026, by its own provisions.
Section 27545 does not apply to the loan of a firearm provided all of the following requirements are met:
zoned for commercial, retail, or industrial activity.
in a format prescribed by the Department of Justice that explains the obligations imposed by this section that is signed by both the party loaning the firearm for storage and the person receiving the firearm.
agency pursuant to this subdivision. This section does not authorize the possession of a firearm by any person prohibited from possessing a firearm pursuant to any other law.
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 27545 does not apply to the loan of a firearm if all of the following conditions exist:
the firearm is 18 years of age or older.
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 27545 does not apply to the delivery of a firearm to a gunsmith for service or repair, or to the return of the firearm to its owner by the gunsmith, or to the delivery of a firearm by a gunsmith to a person licensed pursuant to Chapter 44 (commencing with Section 921) of Title 18 of the United States Code for service or repair and the return of the firearm to the gunsmith.
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 27545 does not apply to the sale, delivery, or transfer of firearms if all of the following requirements are satisfied:
regulations issued pursuant thereto.
Repealed and added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 738, Sec. 23. (SB 376) Effective January 1, 2020.
Section 27545 does not apply to the loan of a firearm other than a handgun at an auction, raffle, or similar event conducted by a nonprofit public benefit or mutual benefit corporation organized pursuant to the Corporations Code if all of the following apply:
Sections 26700 to 26915, inclusive, for sale or other transfer to the person who purchased or otherwise acquired ownership of the firearm.
Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 738, Sec. 24. (SB 376) Effective January 1, 2020.
Section 27545 does not apply to the transfer of a firearm if all of the following requirements are satisfied:
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 27545 does not apply to the loan of a firearm to a person 18 years of age or older 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.
Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 540, Sec. 10. (AB 3064) Effective January 1, 2025.
how title or possession was obtained and from whom, and a description of the firearm in question.
that in the case of a handgun, a valid unexpired handgun safety certificate may be presented.
shall arrange with the sheriff of the county in which the agency is located to input this information via this system.
agency is located to input this information via this system. In addition, that law enforcement agency shall not deliver the firearm to the person referred to in this subdivision unless, prior to the delivery of the firearm, the person presents proof to the agency that the person is the holder of a valid firearm safety certificate, except that in the case of a handgun, a valid unexpired handgun safety certificate may be presented.
administrator subsequently acquires ownership of that firearm in an individual capacity, prior to transferring ownership to themselves, they shall obtain a valid firearm safety certificate, except that in the case of a handgun, a valid unexpired handgun safety certificate may be used.
form and manner prescribed by the department, that includes information concerning the individual taking possession of the firearm, how title was obtained and from whom, and a description of the firearm in question.
shall submit a report to the Department of Justice, in a form and manner prescribed by the department, that includes information concerning the individual taking possession of the firearm, how title was obtained and from whom, and a description of the firearm in question.
the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, to determine if the purchaser is prohibited by state or federal law from possessing, receiving, owning, or purchasing a firearm.
Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 110, Sec. 9. (AB 1292) Effective January 1, 2020.
firearm to the law enforcement agency for disposition according to law.
Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 761, Sec. 10. (SB 683) Effective January 1, 2014.
an unexpired handgun safety certificate may be used.
Section 27545 does not apply to deliveries, transfers, or returns of firearms made pursuant to 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 27545 does not apply to the sale, delivery, or transfer of unloaded firearms to a wholesaler as merchandise in the wholesaler’s business by a manufacturer or importer 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, or by another wholesaler, if the sale, delivery, or transfer is made in accordance with Chapter 44 (commencing with Section 921) of Title 18 of the United States Code.
Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 738, Sec. 25. (SB 376) Effective January 1, 2020.
Section 27545 does not apply to sales, deliveries, or transfers of firearms made pursuant to Section 26556.
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 27545 does not apply to the sale, delivery, or transfer of a firearm regulated pursuant to any of the following statutes, if the sale, delivery, or transfer of that firearm is conducted in accordance with the applicable provisions of the statute:
recognizable as firearms, and the exemptions in Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 17700) of Title 2, as they relate to firearms that are not immediately recognizable as firearms.
unconventional pistols.
Repealed and added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 250, Sec. 11. (SB 715) Effective January 1, 2022.
Section 27545 does not apply to the loan of a firearm to a minor in compliance with the applicable exemptions set forth in Section 27505.
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 27545 does not apply to the loan of a firearm, other than a handgun, to a licensed hunter for use by that hunter for a period of time not to exceed the duration of the hunting season for which the firearm is to be used.
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 27545 does not apply to the loan of a firearm if all of the following requirements are satisfied:
a prop in a motion picture, television, video, theatrical, or other entertainment production or event.
Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 711, Sec. 6. (SB 1080) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative January 1, 2012, by Sec. 10 of Ch. 711.
for use solely as a prop in a motion picture, television, video, theatrical, or other entertainment production or event.
Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 250, Sec. 12. (SB 715) Effective January 1, 2022.
Section 27545 does not apply to the sale, delivery, or transfer of 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.
Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 540, Sec. 11. (AB 3064) Effective January 1, 2025.
If all of the following requirements are satisfied, Section 27545 shall not apply to the sale, loan, or transfer of a firearm:
regulations issued thereto.
prohibited.
machinegun, or is otherwise prohibited.
Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 783, Sec. 2. (AB 693) Effective October 14, 2017.
Section 27545 does not apply to the loan of a firearm if the loan of the firearm is to a person enrolled in the course of basic training prescribed by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, or any other course certified by the commission, for purposes of participation in the course.