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Code · California · Penal Code

§ 16640

43 words·~1 min read·/ca/penal-code/16640

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(a)As used in this part, “handgun” means any pistol, revolver, or firearm capable of being concealed upon the person.
(b)Nothing shall prevent a device defined as a “handgun” from also being found to be a short-barreled rifle or a short-barreled shotgun.
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