California § 25610 - Section 25400 shall not be construed to prohibit any citizen of the United States

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§ 25610. Section 25400 shall not be construed to prohibit any citizen of the United States

Section 25400 shall not be construed to prohibit any citizen of the United States over 18 years of age who resides or is temporarily within this state, and who is not prohibited by state or federal law from possessing, receiving, owning, or purchasing a firearm, from transporting or carrying any pistol, revolver, or other firearm capable of being concealed upon the person for any purpose specified in Sections 25510 to 25595, inclusive, provided that either of the following applies to the firearm: (a) The firearm is unloaded, within a motor vehicle, and locked in the vehicle’s trunk or in a locked container in the vehicle. (b) The firearm is unloaded, carried by the person directly to or from any motor vehicle, and, while carrying the firearm, the firearm is contained within a locked container.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 25610

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 25610 cover?

Section 25610 ("Section 25400 shall not be construed to prohibit any citizen of the United States") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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