ASSAULT & BATTERY LAW — CALIFORNIA
Weapons Charges in California — Firearms, Knives, and Assault Weapons
California has some of the strictest weapons laws in the nation. Carrying a concealed firearm, possessing an assault weapon, or having a firearm as a felon all carry serious criminal consequences.
Reviewed by Daniel S. Rubin, CA Bar 302093 · Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney
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Weapons Charges California — At a Glance
- Law / Code
- PC §25400 / PC §29800 / PC §30605
- Classification
- Misdemeanor / Felony
- Maximum Penalty
- Up to 3 years state prison for most firearm felonies
- Probation Eligible
- Yes for some
- Strike Offense
- No (unless used in crime)
- Related Codes
- PC §25400PC §29800PC §30605PC §12022.5
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