Penal Code section 27883
(a)
The firearm being loaned is registered to the person making the loan pursuant to Section 11106.(b)
The firearm being loaned is stored in the receiver’s place of residence or in an enclosed structure on the receiver’s private property, which is not zoned for commercial, retail, or industrial activity.(c)
The firearm at all times stays within the receiver’s place of residence or in an enclosed structure on the receiver’s private property, which is not zoned for commercial, retail, or industrial activity.(d)
The individual receiving the firearm is not prohibited by state or federal law from possessing, receiving, owning, or purchasing a firearm.(e)
The individual receiving the firearm is 18 years of age or older.(f)
One of the following applies:(1)
The firearm is maintained within a locked container.(2)
The firearm is disabled by a firearm safety device.(3)
The firearm is maintained within a locked gun safe.(4)
The firearm is locked with a locking device, as defined in Section 16860, which has rendered the firearm inoperable.(g)
The loan does not exceed 120 days in duration.(h)
The loan is made without consideration.(i)
There is a written document in a format prescribed by the Department of Justice that explains the obligations imposed by this section that is signed by both the party loaning the firearm for storage and the person receiving the firearm.(j)
Both parties to the loan have signed copies of the written document required by subdivision (i).(k)
This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2026, and as of that date is repealed.
Source:
Section 27883, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=27883. (updated Jan. 1, 2025; accessed Jun. 16, 2025).
