California § 16840 - As used in Section 25800, a firearm shall be deemed to be
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§ 16840. As used in Section 25800, a firearm shall be deemed to be
(a) As used in Section 25800, a firearm shall be deemed to be âloadedâ whenever both the firearm and the unexpended ammunition capable of being discharged from the firearm are in the immediate possession of the same person. (b) As used in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 25100) of Division 4 of Title 4, in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (6) of subdivision (c) of Section 25400, and in Sections 25850 to 26055, inclusive, (1) A firearm shall be deemed to be âloadedâ when there is an unexpended cartridge or shell, consisting of a case that holds a charge of powder and a bullet or shot, in, or attached in any manner to, the firearm, including, but not limited to, in the firing chamber, magazine, or clip thereof attached to the firearm. (2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), a muzzle-loader firearm shall be deemed to be loaded when it is capped or primed and has a powder charge and ball or shot in the barrel or cylinder.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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