Penal Code section 417.4

Every person who, except in self-defense, draws or exhibits an imitation firearm, as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 16700, in a threatening manner against another in such a way as to cause a reasonable person apprehension or fear of bodily harm is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in a county jail for a term of not less than 30 days.

Source: Section 417.4, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=417.­4.­ (updated Jan. 1, 2011; accessed Jul. 7, 2025).

Green check means up to date. Up to date

Verified:
Jul. 7, 2025

§ 417.4's source at ca​.gov