Penal Code section 26372

Section 26350 does not apply to, or affect, the open carrying of an unloaded handgun by any person while engaged in the act of making or attempting to make a lawful arrest.

Source: Section 26372, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=26372. (accessed May 26, 2025).

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May 12, 2025

§ 26372’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/penal_code_section_26372

Original Source: Section 26372, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=26372. (last accessed May 12, 2025).