Penal Code section 18100

(a)

A gun violence restraining order is an order, in writing, signed by the court, prohibiting and enjoining a named person from having in his or her custody or control, owning, purchasing, possessing, or receiving any firearms or ammunition. This division establishes a civil restraining order process to accomplish that purpose.

(b)

For purposes of this chapter, the term “ammunition” includes a “magazine” as defined in Section 16890.

Source: Section 18100, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=18100. (accessed Apr. 24, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/penal_code_section_18100

Original Source: Section 18100, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=18100. (last accessed Apr. 24, 2025).