Penal Code section 29655

Section 29650 shall not apply if one of the following circumstances exists:

(a)

The minor has the written consent of a parent or legal guardian to possess live ammunition.

(b)

The minor is accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

(c)

The minor is actively engaged in, or is going to or from, a lawful, recreational sport, including, but not limited to, competitive shooting, or agricultural, ranching, or hunting activity, the nature of which involves the use of a firearm.

Source: Section 29655, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=29655.­ (updated Jan. 1, 2011; accessed Jul. 28, 2025).

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