California § 8571.5 - Nothing in this article shall authorize the seizure or confiscation of any firear
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§ 8571.5. Nothing in this article shall authorize the seizure or confiscation of any firear
Nothing in this article shall authorize the seizure or confiscation of any firearm or ammunition from any individual who is lawfully carrying or possessing the firearm or ammunition, or authorize any order to that effect, provided however, that a peace officer who is acting in his or her official capacity may disarm an individual if the officer reasonably believes it is immediately necessary for the protection of the officer or another individual. The officer shall return the firearm to the individual before discharging the individual, unless the officer arrests that individual or seizes the firearm as evidence pursuant to an investigation for the commission of a crime.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 8571.5
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 8571.5 cover?
Section 8571.5 ("Nothing in this article shall authorize the seizure or confiscation of any firear") 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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Is this the official text of California law?
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