PC 29610 – Minor in Possession of a Firearm

Under California PC 29610, a minor shall not possess a gun or rifle. A minor possessing a gun or rifle may be charged with a felony and sentenced to up to 3 years in jail.

Penal Code Section 29610

(a) A minor shall not possess a handgun.

(b) A minor shall not possess a semiautomatic centerfire rifle.

(c) Commencing July 1, 2023, a minor shall not possess any firearm.

(d) The provisions of this section are cumulative, and shall not be construed as restricting the application of any other law. However, an act or omission punishable in different ways by different provisions of this code shall not be punished under more than one provision.

(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 250, Sec. 21. (SB 715) Effective January 1, 2022.)

Exceptions to Penal Code Section 29610

When a minor is accompanied by an parent or legal guardian, and the minor:

engages in competitive shooting
engages in recreational sport
engages in agricultural
engages in ranching
engages in hunting

If the minor is at least 16 years old, the minor does not have to be accompanied by a parent or guardian so long as there is written consent from the parent or guardian.

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