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As used in this part, “long-gun safe” means a locking container designed to fully contain and secure a rifle or shotgun, which has a locking system consisting of either a mechanical combination lock or an electronic combination lock that has at least 1,000 possible unique combinations consisting of a minimum of three numbers, letters, or symbols per combination, and is not listed on the roster maintained pursuant to Section 23655.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - California Code, Penal Code - PEN § 16870 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/penal-code/pen-sect-16870/
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