SECTIONS 16100-17360

16100.  Use of the term ".50 BMG cartridge" is governed by Section30525.16110.  Use of the term ".50 BMG rifle" is governed by Section30530.16120.  As used in this part, "abuse" means any of the following: (a) Intentionally or recklessly to cause or attempt to causebodily injury. (b) Sexual assault. (c) To place a person in reasonable apprehension of imminentserious bodily injury to that person or to another. (d) To molest, attack, strike, stalk, destroy personal property,or violate the terms of a domestic violence protective order issuedpursuant to Part 4 (commencing with Section 6300) of Division 10 ofthe Family Code.16130.  As used in Section 26915, "agent" means an employee of thelicensee.16140.  As used in this part, "air gauge knife" means a device thatappears to be an air gauge but has concealed within it a pointed,metallic shaft that is designed to be a stabbing instrument which isexposed by mechanical action or gravity which locks into place whenextended.16150.  (a) As used in Section 30300, "ammunition" means handgunammunition as defined in Section 16650. (b) As used in subdivision (a) of Section 30305 and in Section30306, "ammunition" includes, but is not limited to, any bullet,cartridge, magazine, clip, speed loader, autoloader, or projectilecapable of being fired from a firearm with a deadly consequence."Ammunition" does not include blanks.16160.  As used in this part, "antique cannon" means any cannonmanufactured before January 1, 1899, which has been renderedincapable of firing or for which ammunition is no longer manufacturedin the United States and is not readily available in the ordinarychannels of commercial trade.16170.  (a) As used in Sections 30515 and 30530, "antique firearm"means any firearm manufactured before January 1, 1899. (b) As used in Section 16520, Section 16650, subdivision (a) ofSection 23630, paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 27505, andsubdivision (a) of Section 31615, "antique firearm" has the samemeaning as in Section 921(a)(16) of Title 18 of the United StatesCode. (c) As used in Section 17700, "antique firearm" means either ofthe following: (1) Any firearm not designed or redesigned for using rimfire orconventional center fire ignition with fixed ammunition andmanufactured in or before 1898. This includes any matchlock,flintlock, percussion cap, or similar type of ignition system orreplica thereof, whether actually manufactured before or after theyear 1898. (2) Any firearm using fixed ammunition manufactured in or before1898, for which ammunition is no longer manufactured in the UnitedStates and is not readily available in the ordinary channels ofcommercial trade.16180.  As used in this part, "antique rifle" means a firearmconforming to the definition of an "antique firearm" in Section479.11 of Title 27 of the Code of Federal Regulations.16190.  As used in Article 2 (commencing with Section 26800) ofChapter 2 of Division 6 of Title 4, and in Article 1 (commencing withSection 27500) of Chapter 4 of Division 6 of Title 4, "applicationto purchase" means either of the following: (a) The initial completion of the register by the purchaser,transferee, or person being loaned a firearm, as required by Section28210. (b) The initial completion and transmission to the Department ofJustice of the record of electronic or telephonic transfer by thedealer on the purchaser, transferee, or person being loaned afirearm, as required by Section 28215.16200.  Use of the term "assault weapon" is governed by Sections30510 and 30515.16220.  As used in this part, "ballistic knife" means a device thatpropels a knifelike blade as a projectile by means of a coil spring,elastic material, or compressed gas. Ballistic knife does not includeany device that propels an arrow or a bolt by means of any commonbow, compound bow, crossbow, or underwater speargun.16230.  As used in this part, "ballistics identification system"includes, but is not limited to, any automated image analysis systemthat is capable of storing firearm ballistic markings and tracingthose markings to the firearm that produced them.16240.  As used in this part, "basic firearms safety certificate"means a certificate issued before January 1, 2003, by the Departmentof Justice pursuant to former Article 8 (commencing with Section12800) of Chapter 6 of Title 2 of Part 4, as that article read at anytime from when it became operative on January 1, 1992, to when itwas repealed on January 1, 2003.16250.  As used in this part, "BB device" means any instrument thatexpels a projectile, such as a BB or a pellet, not exceeding 6mmcaliber, through the force of air pressure, gas pressure, or springaction, or any spot marker gun.16260.  As used in this part, "belt buckle knife" is a knife that ismade an integral part of a belt buckle and consists of a blade witha length of at least two and one-half inches.16270.  As used in this part, "blowgun" means a hollow tube designedand intended to be used as a tube through which a dart is propelledby the force of the breath of the user.16280.  As used in this part, "blowgun ammunition" means a dartdesigned and intended for use in a blowgun.16288.  As used in Section 31360, "body armor" means anybullet-resistant material intended to provide ballistic and traumaprotection for the person wearing the body armor.16290.  As used in this part, "body vest" or "body shield" means anybullet-resistant material intended to provide ballistic and traumaprotection for the wearer or holder.16300.  As used in this part, "bona fide evidence of identity" or"bona fide evidence of majority and identity" means a document issuedby a federal, state, county, or municipal government, or subdivisionor agency thereof, including, but not limited to, a motor vehicleoperator's license, state identification card, identification cardissued to a member of the armed forces, or other form ofidentification that bears the name, date of birth, description, andpicture of the person.16310.  As used in this part, "boobytrap" means any concealed orcamouflaged device designed to cause great bodily injury whentriggered by an action of any unsuspecting person coming across thedevice. Boobytraps may include, but are not limited to, guns,ammunition, or explosive devices attached to trip wires or othertriggering mechanisms, sharpened stakes, and lines or wire with hooksattached.16320.  (a) As used in this part, "camouflaging firearm container"means a container that meets all of the following criteria: (1) It is designed and intended to enclose a firearm. (2) It is designed and intended to allow the firing of theenclosed firearm by external controls while the firearm is in thecontainer. (3) It is not readily recognizable as containing a firearm. (b) "Camouflaging firearm container" does not include anycamouflaging covering used while engaged in lawful hunting or whilegoing to or returning from a lawful hunting expedition.16330.  As used in this part, "cane gun" means any firearm mountedor enclosed in a stick, staff, rod, crutch, or similar device,designed to be, or capable of being used as, an aid in walking, ifthe firearm may be fired while mounted or enclosed therein.16340.  As used in this part, "cane sword" means a cane, swaggerstick, stick, staff, rod, pole, umbrella, or similar device, havingconcealed within it a blade that may be used as a sword or stiletto.16350.  As used in Section 30515, "capacity to accept more than 10rounds" means capable of accommodating more than 10 rounds. The termdoes not apply to a feeding device that has been permanently alteredso that it cannot accommodate more than 10 rounds.16360.  As used in this part, "CCW" means "carry concealed weapons."16370.  As used in Sections 31610 to 31700, inclusive, "certifiedinstructor" or "DOJ Certified Instructor" means a person designatedas a handgun safety instructor by the Department of Justice pursuantto subdivision (a) of Section 31635.16380.  As used in this part, "chamber load indicator" means adevice that plainly indicates that a cartridge is in the firingchamber. A device satisfies this definition if it is readily visible,has incorporated or adjacent explanatory text or graphics, or both,and is designed and intended to indicate to a reasonably foreseeableadult user of the pistol, without requiring the user to refer to auser's manual or any other resource other than the pistol itself,whether a cartridge is in the firing chamber.16400.  As used in this part, "clear evidence of the person'sidentity and age" means either of the following: (a) A valid California driver's license. (b) A valid California identification card issued by theDepartment of Motor Vehicles.16405.  As used in this part, "composite knuckles" means any deviceor instrument made wholly or partially of composite materials, otherthan a medically prescribed prosthetic, that is not metal knuckles,that is worn for purposes of offense or defense in or on the hand,and that either protects the wearer's hand while striking a blow orincreases the force of impact from the blow or injury to theindividual receiving the blow.16410.  As used in this part, "consultant-evaluator" means aconsultant or evaluator who, in the course of that person'sprofession is loaned firearms from a person licensed pursuant toChapter 44 (commencing with Section 921) of Title 18 of the UnitedStates Code and the regulations issued pursuant thereto, for researchor evaluation, and has a current certificate of eligibility issuedpursuant to Section 26710.16420.  Use of the term "dagger" is governed by Section 16470.16430.  As used in Division 4 (commencing with Section 18250) ofTitle 2, "deadly weapon" means any weapon, the possession orconcealed carrying of which is prohibited by any provision listed inSection 16590.16440.  Use of the term "dealer" is governed by Section 26700.16450.  As used in Sections 31610 to 31700, inclusive, in Chapter 2(commencing with Section 29030) of Division 7 of Title 4, and inArticle 3 (commencing with Section 30345) of Chapter 1 of Division 10of Title 4, "department" means the Department of Justice.16460.  (a) As used in Sections 16510, 16520, and 16780, and inChapter 1 (commencing with Section 18710) of Division 5 of Title 2,"destructive device" includes any of the following weapons: (1) Any projectile containing any explosive or incendiary materialor any other chemical substance, including, but not limited to, thatwhich is commonly known as tracer or incendiary ammunition, excepttracer ammunition manufactured for use in shotguns. (2) Any bomb, grenade, explosive missile, or similar device or anylaunching device therefor. (3) Any weapon of a caliber greater than 0.60 caliber which firesfixed ammunition, or any ammunition therefor, other than a shotgun(smooth or rifled bore) conforming to the definition of a"destructive device" found in subsection (b) of Section 479.11 ofTitle 27 of the Code of Federal Regulations, shotgun ammunition(single projectile or shot), antique rifle, or an antique cannon. (4) Any rocket, rocket-propelled projectile, or similar device ofa diameter greater than 0.60 inch, or any launching device therefor,and any rocket, rocket-propelled projectile, or similar devicecontaining any explosive or incendiary material or any other chemicalsubstance, other than the propellant for that device, except thosedevices as are designed primarily for emergency or distress signalingpurposes. (5) Any breakable container that contains a flammable liquid witha flashpoint of 150 degrees Fahrenheit or less and has a wick orsimilar device capable of being ignited, other than a device which iscommercially manufactured primarily for the purpose of illumination. (6) Any sealed device containing dry ice (CO2) or other chemicallyreactive substances assembled for the purpose of causing anexplosion by a chemical reaction. (b) A bullet containing or carrying an explosive agent is not adestructive device as that term is used in subdivision (a).16470.  As used in this part, "dirk" or "dagger" means a knife orother instrument with or without a handguard that is capable of readyuse as a stabbing weapon that may inflict great bodily injury ordeath. A nonlocking folding knife, a folding knife that is notprohibited by Section 21510, or a pocketknife is capable of ready useas a stabbing weapon that may inflict great bodily injury or deathonly if the blade of the knife is exposed and locked into position.16480.  Use of the term "DOJ Certified Instructor" is governed bySection 16370.16490.  As used in this part, "domestic violence" means abuseperpetrated against any of the following persons: (a) A spouse or former spouse. (b) A cohabitant or former cohabitant, as defined in Section 6209of the Family Code. (c) A person with whom the respondent is having or has had adating or engagement relationship. (d) A person with whom the respondent has had a child, where thepresumption applies that the male parent is the father of the childof the female parent under the Uniform Parentage Act (Part 3(commencing with Section 7600) of Division 12 of the Family Code). (e) A child of a party or a child who is the subject of an actionunder the Uniform Parentage Act, where the presumption applies thatthe male parent is the father of the child to be protected. (f) Any other person related by consanguinity or affinity withinthe second degree.16500.  Use of the phrase "drop safety requirement for handguns" isgoverned by Section 31900.16510.  As used in subdivision (a) of Section 16460 and Chapter 1(commencing with Section 18710) of Division 5 of Title 2, "explosive"means any substance, or combination of substances, the primary orcommon purpose of which is detonation or rapid combustion, and whichis capable of a relatively instantaneous or rapid release of gas andheat, or any substance, the primary purpose of which, when combinedwith others, is to form a substance capable of a relativelyinstantaneous or rapid release of gas and heat. "Explosive" includes,but is not limited to, any explosive as defined in Section 841 ofTitle 18 of the United States Code and published pursuant to Section555.23 of Title 27 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and any of thefollowing: (a) Dynamite, nitroglycerine, picric acid, lead azide, fulminateof mercury, black powder, smokeless powder, propellant explosives,detonating primers, blasting caps, or commercial boosters. (b) Substances determined to be division 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, or 1.6explosives as classified by the United States Department ofTransportation. (c) Nitro carbo nitrate substances (blasting agent) classified asdivision 1.5 explosives by the United States Department ofTransportation. (d) Any material designated as an explosive by the State FireMarshal. The designation shall be made pursuant to the classificationstandards established by the United States Department ofTransportation. The State Fire Marshal shall adopt regulations inaccordance with the Government Code to establish procedures for theclassification and designation of explosive materials or explosivedevices that are not under the jurisdiction of the United StatesDepartment of Transportation pursuant to provisions of Section 841 ofTitle 18 of the United States Code and published pursuant to Section555.23 of Title 27 of the Code of Federal Regulations that defineexplosives. (e) Certain division 1.4 explosives as designated by the UnitedStates Department of Transportation when listed in regulationsadopted by the State Fire Marshal. (f) As used in Section 16460 and Chapter 1 (commencing withSection 18710) of Division 5 of Title 2, "explosive" does not includeany destructive device, nor does it include ammunition or small armsprimers manufactured for use in shotguns, rifles, and pistols.16520.  (a) As used in this part, "firearm" means any device,designed to be used as a weapon, from which is expelled through abarrel, a projectile by the force of any explosion or other form ofcombustion. (b) As used in the following provisions, "firearm" includes theframe or receiver of the weapon: (1) Section 16550. (2) Section 16730. (3) Section 16960. (4) Section 16990. (5) Section 17070. (6) Section 17310. (7) Sections 26500 to 26588, inclusive. (8) Sections 26600 to 27140, inclusive. (9) Sections 27400 to 28000, inclusive. (10) Section 28100. (11) Sections 28400 to 28415, inclusive. (12) Sections 29010 to 29150, inclusive. (13) Sections 29610 to 29750, inclusive. (14) Sections 29800 to 29905, inclusive. (15) Sections 30150 to 30165, inclusive. (16) Section 31615. (17) Sections 31705 to 31830, inclusive. (18) Sections 34355 to 34370, inclusive. (19) Sections 8100, 8101, and 8103 of the Welfare and InstitutionsCode. (c) As used in the following provisions, "firearm" also includesany rocket, rocket propelled projectile launcher, or similar devicecontaining any explosive or incendiary material whether or not thedevice is designed for emergency or distress signaling purposes: (1) Section 16750. (2) Subdivision (b) of Section 16840. (3) Section 25400. (4) Sections 25850 to 26025, inclusive. (5) Subdivisions (a), (b), and (c) of Section 26030. (6) Sections 26035 to 26055, inclusive. (d) As used in the following provisions, "firearm" does notinclude an unloaded antique firearm: (1) Subdivisions (a) and (c) of Section 16730. (2) Section 16550. (3) Section 16960. (4) Section 17310. (5) Sections 26500 to 26588, inclusive. (6) Sections 26700 to 26915, inclusive. (7) Section 27510. (8) Section 27530. (9) Section 27540. (10) Section 27545. (11) Sections 27555 to 27570, inclusive. (12) Sections 29010 to 29150, inclusive. (e) As used in Sections 34005 and 34010, "firearm" does notinclude a destructive device. (f) As used in Sections 17280 and 24680, "firearm" has the samemeaning as in Section 922 of Title 18 of the United States Code. (g) As used in Sections 29010 to 29150, inclusive, "firearm"includes the unfinished frame or receiver of a weapon that can bereadily converted to the functional condition of a finished frame orreceiver.16530.  (b) Nothing shall prevent a device defined as a "firearmcapable of being concealed upon the person," "pistol," or "revolver"from also being found to be a short-barreled rifle or ashort-barreled shotgun.16540.  As used in Division 2 (commencing with Section 23620) ofTitle 4, "firearm safety device" means a device other than a gun safethat locks and is designed to prevent children and unauthorizedusers from firing a firearm. The device may be installed on afirearm, be incorporated into the design of the firearm, or preventaccess to the firearm.16550.  As used in this part, "firearm transaction record" is arecord containing the same information referred to in subdivision (a)of Section 478.124, Section 478.124a, and subdivision (e) of Section478.125 of Title 27 of the Code of Federal Regulations.16560.  Use of the phrase "firing requirement for handguns" isgoverned by Section 31905.16570.  As used in this part, "flechette dart" means a dart, capableof being fired from a firearm, that measures approximately one inchin length, with tail fins that take up approximately five-sixteenthsof an inch of the body.16575.  (a) Except as stated in subdivision (c), the followingprovisions are continuations of provisions that were included informer Article 4 (commencing with Section 12070) of Chapter 1 ofTitle 2 of Part 4, entitled "Licenses to Sell Firearms," when thatarticle was repealed by the Deadly Weapons Recodification Act of2010: (1) Section 16130. (2) Subdivision (b) of Section 16170, to the extent that itcontinues former Sections 12078 and 12085, as those sections readwhen they were repealed by the Deadly Weapons Recodification Act of2010. (3) Section 16230. (4) Section 16400. (5) Section 16450, to the extent that it continues subdivision (a)of former Section 12086, as that subdivision read when it wasrepealed by the Deadly Weapons Recodification Act of 2010. (6) Subdivisions (b) and (d) of Section 16520, to the extent thatthey continue subdivision (e) of former Section 12085, as thatsubdivision read when it was repealed by the Deadly WeaponsRecodification Act of 2010. (7) Subdivision (g) of Section 16520. (8) Section 16550. (9) Section 16620. (10) Section 16720. (11) Section 16730. (12) Section 16740, to the extent that it continues subdivision(b) of former Section 12079, as that subdivision read when it wasrepealed by the Deadly Weapons Recodification Act of 2010. (13) Section 16800. (14) Section 16810. (15) Section 16960. (16) Section 16990. (17) Section 17110. (18) Section 17310. (19) Sections 26500 to 26588, inclusive. (20) Sections 26600 to 29150, inclusive. (21) Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 29500) of Division 8 ofTitle 4. (22) Section 30105. (23) Sections 30150 to 30165, inclusive. (24) Sections 31705 to 31830, inclusive. (25) Section 32315. (26) Section 34205. (27) Sections 34350 to 34370, inclusive. (b) Except as stated in subdivision (c), the provisions listed insubdivision (a) may be referred to as "former Article 4 of Chapter 1provisions." (c) Subdivision (a) does not include any provision that was firstcodified in one of the specified numerical ranges after the effectivedate of the Deadly Weapons Recodification Act of 2010.16580.  (a) Except as stated in subdivision (c), the followingprovisions are continuations of provisions that were included informer Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 12000) of Title 2 of Part4, entitled "Firearms," when that chapter was repealed by the DeadlyWeapons Recodification Act of 2010: (1) Sections 12001 to 12022.95, inclusive. (2) Sections 16120 to 16140, inclusive. (3) Subdivision (b) of Section 16170, to the extent it continuesformer Sections 12001, 12060, 12078, 12085, and 12088.8, as thosesections read when they were repealed by the Deadly WeaponsRecodification Act of 2010. (4) Subdivision (c) of Section 16170. (5) Section 16190. (6) Sections 16220 to 16240, inclusive. (7) Section 16250, to the extent it continues former Section12001, as that section read when it was repealed by the DeadlyWeapons Recodification Act of 2010. (8) Section 16260. (9) Sections 16320 to 16340, inclusive. (10) Section 16360. (11) Sections 16400 to 16410, inclusive. (12) Section 16430. (13) Section 16450, to the extent it continues former Sections12060 and 12086, as those sections read when they were repealed bythe Deadly Weapons Recodification Act of 2010. (14) Subdivision (b) of Section 16460. (15) Section 16470. (16) Section 16490. (17) Subdivision (a) of Section 16520, to the extent it continuesformer Section 12001, as that section read when it was repealed bythe Deadly Weapons Recodification Act of 2010. (18) Subdivisions (b) to (g), inclusive, of Section 16520. (19) Sections 16530 to 16550, inclusive. (20) Section 16570. (21) Sections 16600 to 16640, inclusive. (22) Section 16650, to the extent it continues former Section12060, as that section read when it was repealed by the DeadlyWeapons Recodification Act of 2010. (23) Section 16662, to the extent it continues former Section12060, as that section read when it was repealed by the DeadlyWeapons Recodification Act of 2010. (24) Sections 16670 to 16690, inclusive. (25) Sections 16720 to 16760, inclusive. (26) Sections 16800 and 16810. (27) Sections 16830 to 16870, inclusive. (28) Sections 16920 to 16960, inclusive. (29) Sections 16990 and 17000. (30) Sections 17020 to 17070, inclusive. (31) Section 17090, to the extent it continues former Section12020, as that section read when it was repealed by the DeadlyWeapons Recodification Act of 2010. (32) Section 17110. (33) Section 17125. (34) Section 17160. (35) Sections 17170 to 17200, inclusive. (36) Sections 17270 to 17290, inclusive. (37) Sections 17310 and 17315. (38) Sections 17330 to 17505, inclusive. (39) Sections 17515 to 18500, inclusive. (40) Sections 19100 to 19290, inclusive. (41) Sections 20200 to 21390, inclusive. (42) Sections 21790 to 22490, inclusive. (43) Sections 23500 to 30290, inclusive. (44) Sections 30345 to 30365, inclusive. (45) Sections 31500 to 31590, inclusive. (46) Sections 31705 to 31830, inclusive. (47) Sections 32310 to 32450, inclusive. (48) Sections 32900 to 33320, inclusive. (49) Sections 33600 to 34370, inclusive. (b) Except as stated in subdivision (c), the provisions listed insubdivision (a) may be referred to as "former Chapter 1 provisions." (c) Subdivision (a) does not include any provision that was firstcodified in one of the specified numerical ranges after the effectivedate of the Deadly Weapons Recodification Act of 2010.16585.  (a) Except as stated in subdivision (d), the followingprovisions are continuations of provisions that were included informer Section 12078, as that section read when it was repealed bythe Deadly Weapons Recodification Act of 2010: (1) Subdivision (b) of Section 16170, as it pertains to formerSection 12078, as that section read when it was repealed by theDeadly Weapons Recodification Act of 2010. (2) Section 16720. (3) Subdivision (a) of Section 16730, as it pertains to formerSection 12078, as that section read when it was repealed by theDeadly Weapons Recodification Act of 2010. (4) Subdivision (b) of Section 16730. (5) Section 16990. (6) Sections 26600 to 26615, inclusive. (7) Sections 26950 to 27140, inclusive. (8) Sections 27400 to 27415, inclusive. (9) Subdivision (b) of Section 27505, as it pertains to formerSection 12078, as that section read when it was repealed by theDeadly Weapons Recodification Act of 2010. (10) Sections 27600 to 28000, inclusive. (11) Sections 28400 to 28415, inclusive. (12) Sections 30150 to 30165, inclusive. (13) Sections 31705 to 31830, inclusive. (14) Sections 34355 to 34370, inclusive. (b) Except as stated in subdivision (d), the provisions listed insubdivision (a) may be referred to as "former Section 12078provisions." (c) Except as stated in subdivision (d), the following provisionsare continuations of provisions that were included in subdivision (a)of former Section 12078, as that subdivision read when it wasrepealed by the Deadly Weapons Recodification Act of 2010: (1) Sections 26600 to 26615, inclusive. (2) Section 26950. (3) Sections 27050 to 27065, inclusive. (4) Sections 27400 to 27415, inclusive. (5) Sections 27600 to 27615, inclusive. (6) Section 27650. (7) Sections 27850 to 27860, inclusive. (8) Sections 28400 to 28415, inclusive. (9) Sections 30150 to 30165, inclusive. (10) Sections 31705 to 31735, inclusive. (11) Sections 34355 to 34370, inclusive. (d) Subdivisions (a) and (c) do not include any provision that wasfirst codified in one of the specified numerical ranges after theeffective date of the Deadly Weapons Recodification Act of 2010.16590.  As used in this part, "generally prohibited weapon" meansany of the following: (a) An air gauge knife, as prohibited by Section 20310. (b) Ammunition that contains or consists of a flechette dart, asprohibited by Section 30210. (c) A ballistic knife, as prohibited by Section 21110. (d) A belt buckle knife, as prohibited by Section 20410. (e) A bullet containing or carrying an explosive agent, asprohibited by Section 30210. (f) A camouflaging firearm container, as prohibited by Section24310. (g) A cane gun, as prohibited by Section 24410. (h) A cane sword, as prohibited by Section 20510. (i) A concealed dirk or dagger, as prohibited by Section 21310. (j) A concealed explosive substance, other than fixed ammunition,as prohibited by Section 19100. (k) A firearm that is not immediately recognizable as a firearm,as prohibited by Section 24510. (l) A large-capacity magazine, as prohibited by Section 32310. (m) A leaded cane or an instrument or weapon of the kind commonlyknown as a billy, blackjack, sandbag, sandclub, sap, or slungshot, asprohibited by Section 22210. (n) A lipstick case knife, as prohibited by Section 20610. (o) Metal knuckles, as prohibited by Section 21810. (p) A metal military practice handgrenade or a metal replicahandgrenade, as prohibited by Section 19200. (q) A multiburst trigger activator, as prohibited by Section32900. (r) A nunchaku, as prohibited by Section 22010. (s) A shobi-zue, as prohibited by Section 20710. (t) A short-barreled rifle or short-barreled shotgun, asprohibited by Section 33215. (u) A shuriken, as prohibited by Section 22410. (v) An unconventional pistol, as prohibited by Section 31500. (w) An undetectable firearm, as prohibited by Section 24610. (x) A wallet gun, as prohibited by Section 24710. (y) A writing pen knife, as prohibited by Section 20910. (z) A zip gun, as prohibited by Section 33600.16600.  As used in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 25100) ofDivision 4 of Title 4, "great bodily injury" means a significant orsubstantial physical injury.16610.  As used in this part, "gun safe" means a locking containerthat fully contains and secures one or more firearms, and that meetsthe standards for gun safes adopted pursuant to Section 23650.16620.  As used in this part, "Gun Show Trader" means a persondescribed in Section 26525.16630.  As used in this part, "gunsmith" means any person who islicensed as a dealer pursuant to Chapter 44 (commencing with Section921) of Title 18 of the United States Code and the regulations issuedpursuant thereto, who is engaged primarily in the business ofrepairing firearms, or making or fitting special barrels, stocks, ortrigger mechanisms to firearms, or the agent or employee of thatperson.16640.  (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" fromalso being found to be a short-barreled rifle or a short-barreledshotgun.16650.  (a) As used in this part, "handgun ammunition" meansammunition principally for use in pistols, revolvers, and otherfirearms capable of being concealed upon the person, notwithstandingthat the ammunition may also be used in some rifles. (b) As used in Section 30312 and in Article 3 (commencing withSection 30345) of Chapter 1 of Division 10 of Title 4, "handgunammunition" does not include either of the following: (1) Ammunition designed and intended to be used in an antiquefirearm. (2) Blanks.16660.  As used in this part, "handgun ammunition designed primarilyto penetrate metal or armor" means any ammunition, except a shotgunshell or ammunition primarily designed for use in a rifle, that isdesigned primarily to penetrate a body vest or body shield, and haseither of the following characteristics: (a) Has projectile or projectile core constructed entirely,excluding the presence of traces of other substances, from one or acombination of tungsten alloys, steel, iron, brass, beryllium copper,or depleted uranium, or any equivalent material of similar densityor hardness. (b) Is primarily manufactured or designed, by virtue of its shape,cross-sectional density, or any coating applied thereto, including,but not limited to, ammunition commonly known as "KTW ammunition," tobreach or penetrate a body vest or body shield when fired from apistol, revolver, or other firearm capable of being concealed uponthe person.16662.  As used in this part, "handgun ammunition vendor" means anyperson, firm, corporation, dealer, or any other business enterprisethat is engaged in the retail sale of any handgun ammunition, or thatholds itself out as engaged in the business of selling any handgunammunition.16670.  As used in this part, "handgun safety certificate" means acertificate issued by the Department of Justice pursuant to Sections31610 to 31700, inclusive, or pursuant to former Article 8(commencing with Section 12800) of Chapter 6 of Title 2 of Part 4, asthat article was operative at any time from January 1, 2003, untilit was repealed by the Deadly Weapons Recodification Act of 2010.16680.  As used in this part, "hard wooden knuckles" means anydevice or instrument made wholly or partially of wood or paperproducts that is not metal knuckles, that is worn for purposes ofoffense or defense in or on the hand, and that either protects thewearer's hand while striking a blow, or increases the force of impactfrom the blow or injury to the individual receiving the blow. Thecomposite materials, wood, or paper products contained in the devicemay help support the hand or fist, provide a shield to protect it, orconsist of projections or studs that would contact the individualreceiving a blow.16690.  As used in Sections 25650 and 26020, Article 2 (commencingwith Section 25450) of Chapter 2 of Division 5 of Title 4, andArticle 3 (commencing with Section 25900) of Chapter 3 of Division 5of Title 4, "honorably retired" includes any peace officer who hasqualified for, and has accepted, a service or disability retirement.As used in those provisions, "honorably retired" does not include anofficer who has agreed to a service retirement in lieu oftermination.16700.  (a) As used in this part, "imitation firearm" means any BBdevice, toy gun, replica of a firearm, or other device that is sosubstantially similar in coloration and overall appearance to anexisting firearm as to lead a reasonable person to perceive that thedevice is a firearm. (b) As used in Section 20165, "imitation firearm" does not includeany of the following: (1) A nonfiring collector's replica that is historicallysignificant, and is offered for sale in conjunction with a wallplaque or presentation case. (2) A BB device. (3) A device where the entire exterior surface of the device iswhite, bright red, bright orange, bright yellow, bright green, brightblue, bright pink, or bright purple, either singly or as thepredominant color in combination with other colors in any pattern, asprovided by federal regulations governing imitation firearms, orwhere the entire device is constructed of transparent or translucentmaterials which permits unmistakable observation of the device'scomplete contents, as provided by federal regulations governingimitation firearms.16720.  As used in this part, "immediate family member" means eitherof the following relationships: (a) Parent and child. (b) Grandparent and grandchild.16730.  (a) As used in Section 31815 and in Division 6 (commencingwith Section 26500) of Title 4, "infrequent" means: (1) For handguns, less than six transactions per calendar year. (2) For firearms other than handguns, occasional and withoutregularity. (b) As used in Section 27900, the term "infrequent" shall not beconstrued to prohibit different local chapters of the same nonprofitcorporation from conducting auctions or similar events, provided theindividual local chapter conducts the auctions or similar eventsinfrequently. It is the intent of the Legislature that differentlocal chapters, representing different localities, be entitled toinvoke the exemption created by Section 27900, notwithstanding thefrequency with which other chapters of the same nonprofit corporationmay conduct auctions or similar events. (c) As used in this section, "transaction" means a single sale,lease, or transfer of any number of handguns.16740.  As used in this part, "large-capacity magazine" means anyammunition feeding device with the capacity to accept more than 10rounds, but shall not be construed to include any of the following: (a) A feeding device that has been permanently altered so that itcannot accommodate more than 10 rounds. (b) A .22 caliber tube ammunition feeding device. (c) A tubular magazine that is contained in a lever-actionfirearm.16750.  (a) As used in Section 25400, "lawful possession of thefirearm" means that the person who has possession or custody of thefirearm either lawfully owns the firearm or has the permission of thelawful owner or a person who otherwise has apparent authority topossess or have custody of the firearm. A person who takes a firearmwithout the permission of the lawful owner or without the permissionof a person who has lawful custody of the firearm does not havelawful possession of the firearm. (b) As used in Article 2 (commencing with Section 25850), Article3 (commencing with Section 25900), and Article 4 (commencing withSection 26000) of Chapter 3 of Division 5 of Title 4, "lawfulpossession of the firearm" means that the person who has possessionor custody of the firearm either lawfully acquired and lawfully ownsthe firearm or has the permission of the lawful owner or person whootherwise has apparent authority to possess or have custody of thefirearm. A person who takes a firearm without the permission of thelawful owner or without the permission of a person who has lawfulcustody of the firearm does not have lawful possession of thefirearm.16760.  As used in this part, a "leaded cane" means a staff, crutch,stick, rod, pole, or similar device, unnaturally weighted with lead.16770.  As used in this part, "less lethal ammunition" means anyammunition that satisfies both of the following requirements: (a) It is designed to be used in any less lethal weapon or anyother kind of weapon (including, but not limited to, any firearm,pistol, revolver, shotgun, rifle, or spring, compressed air, orcompressed gas weapon). (b) When used in a less lethal weapon or other weapon, it isdesigned to immobilize, incapacitate, or stun a human being throughthe infliction of any less than lethal impairment of physicalcondition, function, or senses, including physical pain ordiscomfort.16780.  As used in this part: (a) "Less lethal weapon" means any device that is designed to orthat has been converted to expel or propel less lethal ammunition byany action, mechanism, or process for the purpose of incapacitating,immobilizing, or stunning a human being through the infliction of anyless than lethal impairment of physical condition, function, orsenses, including physical pain or discomfort. It is not necessarythat a weapon leave any lasting or permanent incapacitation,discomfort, pain, or other injury or disability in order to qualifyas a less lethal weapon. (b) Less lethal weapon includes the frame or receiver of anyweapon described in subdivision (a), but does not include any of thefollowing unless the part or weapon has been converted as describedin subdivision (a): (1) Pistol, revolver, or firearm. (2) Machinegun. (3) Rifle or shotgun using fixed ammunition consisting of standardprimer and powder and not capable of being concealed upon theperson. (4) A pistol, rifle, or shotgun that is a firearm having a barrelless than 0.18 inches in diameter and that is designed to expel aprojectile by any mechanical means or by compressed air or gas. (5) When used as designed or intended by the manufacturer, anyweapon that is commonly regarded as a toy gun, and that as a toy gunis incapable of inflicting any impairment of physical condition,function, or senses. (6) A destructive device. (7) A tear gas weapon. (8) A bow or crossbow designed to shoot arrows. (9) A device commonly known as a slingshot. (10) A device designed for the firing of stud cartridges,explosive rivets, or similar industrial ammunition. (11) A device designed for signaling, illumination, or safety. (12) An assault weapon.16790.  As used in Article 5 (commencing with Section 30900) andArticle 7 (commencing with Section 31050) of Chapter 2 of Division 10of Title 4, "licensed gun dealer" means a person who is licensedpursuant to Sections 26700 to 26915, inclusive, and who has a permitto sell assault weapons or .50 BMG rifles pursuant to Section 31005.16800.  As used in this part, "licensed gun show producer" means aperson who has been issued a certificate of eligibility by theDepartment of Justice pursuant to Section 27200. No regulations shallbe required to implement this section.16810.  As used in Article 1 (commencing with Section 26700) andArticle 2 (commencing with Section 26800) of Chapter 2 of Division 6of Title 4, "licensed premises," "licensee's business premises," or"licensee's place of business" means the building designated in thelicense.16820.  (a) For purposes of the provisions listed in Section 16580,use of the term "licensee" is governed by Section 26700. (b) For purposes of Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 29030) ofDivision 7 of Title 4, use of the term "licensee" is governed bySection 29030.16822.  Use of the term "licensee's business premises" is governedby Section 16810.16824.  Use of the term "licensee's place of business" is governedby Section 16810.16830.  As used in this part, a "lipstick case knife" means a knifeenclosed within and made an integral part of a lipstick case.16840.  (a) As used in Section 25800, a firearm shall be deemed tobe "loaded" whenever both the firearm and the unexpended ammunitioncapable of being discharged from the firearm are in the immediatepossession of the same person. (b) As used in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 25100) ofDivision 4 of Title 4, in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (6) ofsubdivision (c) of Section 25400, and in Sections 25850 to 26055,inclusive, (1) A firearm shall be deemed to be "loaded" when there is anunexpended cartridge or shell, consisting of a case that holds acharge of powder and a bullet or shot, in, or attached in any mannerto, the firearm, including, but not limited to, in the firingchamber, magazine, or clip thereof attached to the firearm. (2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), a muzzle-loader firearm shallbe deemed to be loaded when it is capped or primed and has a powdercharge and ball or shot in the barrel or cylinder.16850.  As used in Sections 17740, 23925, 25105, 25205, and 25610,and in Article 3 (commencing with Section 25505) of Chapter 2 ofDivision 5 of Title 4, "locked container" means a secure containerthat is fully enclosed and locked by a padlock, keylock, combinationlock, or similar locking device. The term "locked container" does notinclude the utility or glove compartment of a motor vehicle.16860.  As used in Sections 16850, 25105, and 25205, "locking device"means a device that is designed to prevent a firearm fromfunctioning and, when applied to the firearm, renders the firearminoperable.16870.  As used in this part, "long-gun safe" means a lockingcontainer designed to fully contain and secure a rifle or shotgun,which has a locking system consisting of either a mechanicalcombination lock or an electronic combination lock that has at least1,000 possible unique combinations consisting of a minimum of threenumbers, letters, or symbols per combination, and is not listed onthe roster maintained pursuant to Section 23655.16880.  (a) As used in this part, "machinegun" means any weapon thatshoots, is designed to shoot, or can readily be restored to shoot,automatically more than one shot, without manual reloading, by asingle function of the trigger. (b) The term "machinegun" also includes the frame or receiver ofany weapon described in subdivision (a), any part designed andintended solely and exclusively, or combination of parts designed andintended, for use in converting a weapon into a machinegun, and anycombination of parts from which a machinegun can be assembled ifthose parts are in the possession or under the control of a person. (c) The term "machinegun" also includes any weapon deemed by thefederal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms as readilyconvertible to a machinegun under Chapter 53 (commencing with Section5801) of Title 26 of the United States Code.16890.  As used in Section 30515, "magazine" means any ammunitionfeeding device.16900.  As used in this part, "magazine disconnect mechanism" meansa mechanism that prevents a semiautomatic pistol that has adetachable magazine from operating to strike the primer of ammunitionin the firing chamber when a detachable magazine is not inserted inthe semiautomatic pistol.16920.  As used in this part, "metal knuckles" means any device orinstrument made wholly or partially of metal that is worn forpurposes of offense or defense in or on the hand and that eitherprotects the wearer's hand while striking a blow or increases theforce of impact from the blow or injury to the individual receivingthe blow. The metal contained in the device may help support the handor fist, provide a shield to protect it, or consist of projectionsor studs which would contact the individual receiving a blow.16930.  As used in this part, a "multiburst trigger activator" meanseither of the following: (a) A device designed or redesigned to be attached to asemiautomatic firearm, which allows the firearm to discharge two ormore shots in a burst by activating the device. (b) A manual or power-driven trigger activating device constructedand designed so that when attached to a semiautomatic firearm itincreases the rate of fire of that firearm.16940.  As used in this part, "nunchaku" means an instrumentconsisting of two or more sticks, clubs, bars, or rods to be used ashandles, connected by a rope, cord, wire, or chain, in the design ofa weapon used in connection with the practice of a system ofself-defense such as karate.16960.  As used in Article 1 (commencing with Section 26500) ofChapter 1 of Division 6 of Title 4, "operation of law" includes, butis not limited to, any of the following: (a) The executor or administrator of an estate, if the estateincludes a firearm. (b) A secured creditor or an agent or employee of a securedcreditor when a firearm is possessed as collateral for, or as aresult of, a default under a security agreement under the CommercialCode. (c) A levying officer, as defined in Section 481.140, 511.060, or680.260 of the Code of Civil Procedure. (d) A receiver performing the functions of a receiver, if thereceivership estate includes a firearm. (e) A trustee in bankruptcy performing the duties of a trustee, ifthe bankruptcy estate includes a firearm. (f) An assignee for the benefit of creditors performing thefunctions of an assignee, if the assignment includes a firearm. (g) A transmutation of property between spouses pursuant toSection 850 of the Family Code. (h) A firearm received by the family of a police officer or deputysheriff from a local agency pursuant to Section 50081 of theGovernment Code. (i) The transfer of a firearm by a law enforcement agency to theperson who found the firearm where the delivery is to the person asthe finder of the firearm pursuant to Article 1 (commencing withSection 2080) of Chapter 4 of Title 6 of Part 4 of Division 3 of theCivil Code.16965.  As used in this part, "passenger's or driver's area" meansthat part of a motor vehicle which is designed to carry the driverand passengers, including any interior compartment or space therein.16970.  As used in Sections 16790 and 17505 and in Chapter 2(commencing with Section 30500) of Division 10 of Title 4, "person"means an individual, partnership, corporation, limited liabilitycompany, association, or any other group or entity, regardless of howit was created.16980.  Use of the term "person licensed pursuant to Sections 26700to 26915, inclusive" is governed by Section 26700.16990.  As used in any provision listed in subdivision (a) ofSection 16585, the phrase "a person taking title or possession of afirearm by operation of law" includes, but is not limited to, any ofthe following instances in which an individual receives title to, orpossession of, a firearm: (a) The executor or administrator of an estate, if the estateincludes a firearm. (b) A secured creditor or an agent or employee of a securedcreditor when the firearm is possessed as collateral for, or as aresult of, a default under a security agreement under the CommercialCode. (c) A levying officer, as defined in Section 481.140, 511.060, or680.260 of the Code of Civil Procedure. (d) A receiver performing the functions of a receiver, if thereceivership estate includes a firearm. (e) A trustee in bankruptcy performing the duties of a trustee, ifthe bankruptcy estate includes a firearm. (f) An assignee for the benefit of creditors performing thefunctions of an assignee, if the assignment includes a firearm. (g) A transmutation of property consisting of a firearm pursuantto Section 850 of the Family Code. (h) A firearm passing to a surviving spouse pursuant to Chapter 1(commencing with Section 13500) of Part 2 of Division 8 of theProbate Code. (i) A firearm received by the family of a police officer or deputysheriff from a local agency pursuant to Section 50081 of theGovernment Code. (j) The transfer of a firearm by a law enforcement agency to theperson who found the firearm where the delivery is to the person asthe finder of the firearm pursuant to Article 1 (commencing withSection 2080) of Chapter 4 of Division 3 of the Civil Code.17000.  (a) As used in this part, "personal handgun importer" meansan individual who meets all of the following criteria: (1) The individual is not a person licensed pursuant to Sections26700 to 26915, inclusive. (2) The individual is not a licensed manufacturer of firearmspursuant to Chapter 44 (commencing with Section 921) of Title 18 ofthe United States Code. (3) The individual is not a licensed importer of firearms pursuantto Chapter 44 (commencing with Section 921) of Title 18 of theUnited States Code and the regulations issued pursuant thereto. (4) The individual is the owner of a handgun. (5) The individual acquired that handgun outside of California. (6) The individual moved into this state on or after January 1,1998, as a resident of this state. (7) The individual intends to possess that handgun within thisstate on or after January 1, 1998. (8) The handgun was not delivered to the individual by a personlicensed pursuant to Sections 26700 to 26915, inclusive, whodelivered that firearm following the procedures set forth in Section27540 and Sections 26700 to 26915, inclusive. (9) The individual, while a resident of this state, had notpreviously reported ownership of that handgun to the Department ofJustice in a manner prescribed by the department that includedinformation concerning the individual and a description of thefirearm. (10) The handgun is not a firearm that is prohibited by anyprovision listed in Section 16590. (11) The handgun is not an assault weapon. (12) The handgun is not a machinegun. (13) The person is 18 years of age or older. (b) For purposes of paragraph (6) of subdivision (a): (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), residency shall bedetermined in the same manner as is the case for establishingresidency pursuant to Section 12505 of the Vehicle Code. (2) In the case of a member of the Armed Forces of the UnitedStates, residency shall be deemed to be established when theindividual was discharged from active service in this state.17010.  Use of the term "pistol" is governed by Section 16530.17020.  For purposes of this part, a city or county may beconsidered an applicant's "principal place of employment or business"only if the applicant is physically present in the jurisdictionduring a substantial part of the applicant's working hours forpurposes of that employment or business.17030.  As used in this part, "prohibited area" means any placewhere it is unlawful to discharge a weapon.17070.  As used in this part, "responsible adult" means a person atleast 21 years of age who is not prohibited by state or federal lawfrom possessing, receiving, owning, or purchasing a firearm.17080.  Use of the term "revolver" is governed by Section 16530.17090.  As used in Sections 16530, 16640, 16650, 16660, 16870, and17170, Sections 17720 to 17730, inclusive, Section 17740, subdivision(f) of Section 27555, Article 2 (commencing with Section 30300) ofChapter 1 of Division 10 of Title 4, and Article 1 (commencing withSection 33210) of Chapter 8 of Division 10 of Title 4, "rifle" meansa weapon designed or redesigned, made or remade, and intended to befired from the shoulder and designed or redesigned and made or remadeto use the energy of the explosive in a fixed cartridge to fire onlya single projectile through a rifled bore for each single pull ofthe trigger.17110.  As used in Section 26890, "secure facility" means a buildingthat meets all of the following specifications: (a) All perimeter doorways shall meet one of the following: (1) A windowless steel security door equipped with both a deadbolt and a doorknob lock. (2) A windowed metal door that is equipped with both a dead boltand a doorknob lock. If the window has an opening of five inches ormore measured in any direction, the window shall be covered withsteel bars of at least one-half inch diameter or metal grating of atleast nine gauge affixed to the exterior or interior of the door. (3) A metal grate that is padlocked and affixed to the licensee'spremises independent of the door and doorframe. (b) All windows are covered with steel bars. (c) Heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, and service openingsare secured with steel bars, metal grating, or an alarm system. (d) Any metal grates have spaces no larger than six inches widemeasured in any direction. (e) Any metal screens have spaces no larger than three inches widemeasured in any direction. (f) All steel bars shall be no further than six inches apart.17111.  For purposes of Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 29030) ofDivision 7 of Title 4, use of the term "secure facility" is governedby Sections 29141 and 29142.17125.  As used in this part, "Security Exemplar" has the samemeaning as in Section 922 of Title 18 of the United States Code.17140.  As used in Sections 16900 and 31910, "semiautomatic pistol"means a pistol with an operating mode that uses the energy of theexplosive in a fixed cartridge to extract a fired cartridge andchamber a fresh cartridge with each single pull of the trigger.17160.  As used in this part, a "shobi-zue" means a staff, crutch,stick, rod, or pole concealing a knife or blade within it, which maybe exposed by a flip of the wrist or by a mechanical action.17170.  As used in Sections 16530 and 16640, Sections 17720 to17730, inclusive, Section 17740, Article 1 (commencing with Section27500) of Chapter 4 of Division 6 of Title 4, and Article 1(commencing with Section 33210) of Chapter 8 of Division 10 of Title4, "short-barreled rifle" means any of the following: (a) A rifle having a barrel or barrels of less than 16 inches inlength. (b) A rifle with an overall length of less than 26 inches. (c) Any weapon made from a rifle (whether by alteration,modification, or otherwise) if that weapon, as modified, has anoverall length of less than 26 inches or a barrel or barrels of lessthan 16 inches in length. (d) Any device that may be readily restored to fire a fixedcartridge which, when so restored, is a device defined insubdivisions (a) to (c), inclusive. (e) Any part, or combination of parts, designed and intended toconvert a device into a device defined in subdivisions (a) to (c),inclusive, or any combination of parts from which a device defined insubdivisions (a) to (c), inclusive, may be readily assembled ifthose parts are in the possession or under the control of the sameperson.17180.  As used in Sections 16530 and 16640, Sections 17720 to17730, inclusive, Section 17740, Article 1 (commencing with Section27500) of Chapter 4 of Division 6 of Title 4, and Article 1(commencing with Section 33210) of Chapter 8 of Division 10 of Title4, "short-barreled shotgun" means any of the following: (a) A firearm that is designed or redesigned to fire a fixedshotgun shell and has a barrel or barrels of less than 18 inches inlength. (b) A firearm that has an overall length of less than 26 inchesand that is designed or redesigned to fire a fixed shotgun shell. (c) Any weapon made from a shotgun (whether by alteration,modification, or otherwise) if that weapon, as modified, has anoverall length of less than 26 inches or a barrel or barrels of lessthan 18 inches in length. (d) Any device that may be readily restored to fire a fixedshotgun shell which, when so restored, is a device defined insubdivisions (a) to (c), inclusive. (e) Any part, or combination of parts, designed and intended toconvert a device into a device defined in subdivisions (a) to (c),inclusive, or any combination of parts from which a device defined insubdivisions (a) to (c), inclusive, can be readily assembled ifthose parts are in the possession or under the control of the sameperson.17190.  As used in Sections 16530, 16640, 16870, and 17180, Sections17720 to 17730, inclusive, Section 17740, subdivision (f) of Section27555, Section 30215, and Article 1 (commencing with Section 33210)of Chapter 8 of Division 10 of Title 4, "shotgun" means a weapondesigned or redesigned, made or remade, and intended to be fired fromthe shoulder and designed or redesigned and made or remade to usethe energy of the explosive in a fixed shotgun shell to fire througha smooth bore either a number of projectiles (ball shot) or a singleprojectile for each pull of the trigger.17200.  As used in this part, a "shuriken" means any instrument,without handles, consisting of a metal plate having three or moreradiating points with one or more sharp edges and designed in theshape of a polygon, trefoil, cross, star, diamond, or other geometricshape, for use as a weapon for throwing.17210.  As used in Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 33410) ofDivision 10 of Title 4, "silencer" means any device or attachment ofany kind designed, used, or intended for use in silencing,diminishing, or muffling the report of a firearm. The term "silencer"also includes any combination of parts, designed or redesigned, andintended for use in assembling a silencer or fabricating a silencerand any part intended only for use in assembly or fabrication of asilencer.17220.  Use of the term "SKS rifle" is governed by Section 30710.17230.  As used in this part, "stun gun" means any item, except aless lethal weapon, used or intended to be used as either anoffensive or defensive weapon that is capable of temporarilyimmobilizing a person by the infliction of an electrical charge.17235.  As used in this part, "switchblade knife" means a knifehaving the appearance of a pocketknife and includes a spring-bladeknife, snap-blade knife, gravity knife, or any other similar typeknife, the blade or blades of which are two or more inches in lengthand which can be released automatically by a flick of a button,pressure on the handle, flip of the wrist or other mechanical device,or is released by the weight of the blade or by any type ofmechanism whatsoever. "Switchblade knife" does not include a knifethat opens with one hand utilizing thumb pressure applied solely tothe blade of the knife or a thumb stud attached to the blade,provided that the knife has a detent or other mechanism that providesresistance that must be overcome in opening the blade, or thatbiases the blade back toward its closed position.17240.  (a) As used in this part, "tear gas" applies to and includesany liquid, gaseous or solid substance intended to produce temporaryphysical discomfort or permanent injury through being vaporized orotherwise dispersed in the air. (b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), "tear gas" does not apply to,and does not include, any substance registered as an economic poisonas provided in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 12751) of Division7 of the Food and Agricultural Code, provided that the substance isnot intended to be used to produce discomfort or injury to humanbeings.17250.  As used in this part, "tear gas weapon" applies to andincludes: (a) Any shell, cartridge, or bomb capable of being discharged orexploded, when the discharge or explosion will cause or permit therelease or emission of tear gas. (b) Any revolver, pistol, fountain pen gun, billy, or other formof device, portable or fixed, intended for the projection or releaseof tear gas, except those regularly manufactured and sold for usewith firearm ammunition.17270.  As used in this part, an "unconventional pistol" means afirearm with both of the following characteristics: (a) It does not have a rifled bore. (b) It has a barrel or barrels of less than 18 inches in length orhas an overall length of less than 26 inches.17280.  As used in this part, "undetectable firearm" means anyweapon that meets either of the following requirements: (a) After removal of grips, stocks, and magazines, the weapon isnot as detectable as the Security Exemplar, by a walk-through metaldetector calibrated and operated to detect the Security Exemplar. (b) Any major component of the weapon, as defined in Section 922of Title 18 of the United States Code, when subjected to inspectionby the types of X-ray machines commonly used at airports, does notgenerate an image that accurately depicts the shape of the component.Barium sulfate or other compounds may be used in the fabrication ofthe component.17290.  As used in this part, "undetectable knife" means any knifeor other instrument, with or without a handguard, that satisfies allof the following requirements: (a) It is capable of ready use as a stabbing weapon that mayinflict great bodily injury or death. (b) It is commercially manufactured to be used as a weapon. (c) It is not detectable by a metal detector or magnetometer,either handheld or otherwise, which is set at standard calibration.17300.  Use of the phrase "unsafe handgun" is governed by Section31910.17310.  As used in this part, "used firearm" means a firearm thathas been sold previously at retail and is more than three years old.17315.  As used in Article 3 (commencing with Section 30345) ofChapter 1 of Division 10 of Title 4, "vendor" means a handgunammunition vendor.17320.  For purposes of Section 31360 only, "violent felony" refersto the specific crimes listed in subdivision (c) of Section 667.5,and to crimes defined under the applicable laws of the United Statesor any other state, government, or country that are reasonablyequivalent to the crimes listed in subdivision (c) of Section 667.5.17330.  As used in this part, "wallet gun" means any firearm mountedor enclosed in a case, resembling a wallet, designed to be orcapable of being carried in a pocket or purse, if the firearm may befired while mounted or enclosed in the case.17340.  (a) As used in this part, "wholesaler" means any person whois licensed as a dealer pursuant to Chapter 44 (commencing withSection 921) of Title 18 of the United States Code and theregulations issued pursuant thereto, who sells, transfers, or assignsfirearms, or parts of firearms, to persons who are licensed asmanufacturers, importers, or gunsmiths pursuant to Chapter 44(commencing with Section 921) of Title 18 of the United States Code,or persons licensed pursuant to Sections 26700 to 26915, inclusive,and includes persons who receive finished parts of firearms andassemble them into completed or partially completed firearms infurtherance of that purpose. (b) "Wholesaler" shall not include a manufacturer, importer, orgunsmith who is licensed to engage in those activities pursuant toChapter 44 (commencing with Section 921) of Title 18 of the UnitedStates Code or a person licensed pursuant to Sections 26700 to 26915,inclusive, and the regulations issued pursuant thereto. A wholesaleralso does not include a person dealing exclusively in grips, stocks,and other parts of firearms that are not frames or receiversthereof.17350.  As used in this part, "writing pen knife" means a devicethat appears to be a writing pen but has concealed within it apointed, metallic shaft that is designed to be a stabbing instrumentwhich i