Penal Code section 26537

(a)

Section 26500 does not apply to the sale, delivery, or transfer of firearms that satisfies both of the following conditions:

(1)

The sale, delivery, or transfer is made by a manufacturer of ammunition licensed pursuant to Chapter 44 (commencing with Section 921) of Title 18 of the United States Code and the regulations issued pursuant thereto.

(2)

The sale, delivery, or transfer is made to a dealer or wholesaler.

(b)

Section 26500 does not apply to the sale, delivery, or transfer of firearms between or to manufacturers of ammunition licensed to engage in that business pursuant to Chapter 44 (commencing with Section 921) of Title 18 of the United States Code and the regulations issued pursuant thereto, where those firearms are to be used in the course and scope of the licensee’s activities as a person licensed pursuant to Chapter 44 (commencing with Section 921) of Title 18 of the United States Code and the regulations issued pursuant thereto.

Source: Section 26537, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=26537.­ (updated Jan. 1, 2022; accessed Jul. 14, 2025).

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Jul. 14, 2025

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