California Penal Code
§ 26150
PEN § 26150 Effective Jan 1, 2026Div. 5 · Title 4 · Part 6 · Ch. 4
Statute text
View on leginfo.ca.gov(a)When a California resident applies for a new license or license renewal to carry a pistol, revolver, or other firearm capable of being concealed upon the person, the sheriff of a county shall issue or renew a license to that California resident upon proof of all of the following:
(1)The applicant is not a disqualified person to receive such a license, as determined in accordance with the standards set forth in Section 26202.
(2)The applicant is at least 21 years of age, and presents clear evidence of the person’s identity and age, as defined in Section 16400.
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Legislative history
Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 570, Sec. 2. (AB 1078) Effective January 1, 2026.