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Draftcarrying-and-transportation
Unloaded describes a condition referenced in firearm statutes, but its significance depends on the governing provision and the applicable definition of loaded. Section 16840 contains distinct loaded definitions for specified contexts. [1] Section 25610 includes an unloaded condition within its transportation provision along with other requirements. [2] Residential-storage section 25145 generally concerns any firearm and does not establish a blanket exclusion for unloaded firearms. [3] The word therefore does not independently establish permission to possess, carry or store a firearm. [1][2][3]
- 1. Penal Code §16840retrieved 2026-10-04
- 2. Penal Code §25610retrieved 2026-10-04
- 3. Penal Code §25145retrieved 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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