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Penal Code section 17070 defines a responsible adult for Part 6 as a person at least 21 years old who is not prohibited by state or federal law from possessing, receiving, owning or purchasing a firearm. [1] This is an age-and-eligibility definition, rather than a general character judgment. Section 16745 separately defines an authorized user through eligibility and ownership or lawful authorization. [1] The terms answer different statutory questions and should retain their individual scope when used in an explanation. [1]
- 1. Penal Code §§17070 and 16745retrieved 2026-10-04
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This entry is one of 153 defined terms in the CalGunHub glossary of California and federal firearm-law vocabulary. The 11 core terms are short plain-English definitions; the extended terms are cited research drafts, labelled as drafts, with their statutory sources listed under each entry. Every definition here is informational only and is not legal advice.
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