Issuance, Forfeiture, and Conditions of License to Sell, Lease, Or Transfer Firearms at RetailExceptions Extending Only to Grounds for Forfeiture of License

Section § 27000

Explanation

This law outlines conditions under which the loan of an unloaded firearm is allowed without following certain other firearm transaction regulations. Specifically, it must be loaned by a dealer to someone with a valid entertainment firearms permit. The firearm can only be used as a prop in entertainment productions or events, like films or theater. Additionally, the dealer must keep a copy of the permit as proof.

(a)CA Penal Law Code § 27000(a) Article 2 (commencing with Section 26800) does not apply to the loan of a firearm if all of the following conditions are satisfied:
(1)CA Penal Law Code § 27000(a)(1) The firearm is unloaded.
(2)CA Penal Law Code § 27000(a)(2) The loan is made by a dealer.
(3)CA Penal Law Code § 27000(a)(3) The loan is made to a person who possesses a valid entertainment firearms permit issued pursuant to Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 29500) of Division 8.
(4)CA Penal Law Code § 27000(a)(4) The firearm is loaned solely for use as a prop in a motion picture, television, video, theatrical, or other entertainment production or event.
(b)CA Penal Law Code § 27000(b) The dealer shall retain a photocopy of the entertainment firearms permit as proof of compliance with this requirement.
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Section § 27005

Explanation

This California law section outlines rules for loaning an unloaded firearm to a consultant-evaluator. It specifies that certain legal requirements don’t apply if the firearm is loaned by a licensed person for up to 45 days. When the loan is made, the consultant-evaluator must provide identification, a certificate of eligibility, and a letter confirming their business relationship related to the firearm. The detailed purpose of the loan and the consultant's signature indicating the loan period should also be recorded, and these details must be kept for two years.

(a)CA Penal Law Code § 27005(a) Article 2 (commencing with Section 26800) does not apply to the loan of an unloaded firearm to a consultant-evaluator by a person licensed pursuant to Sections 26700 to 26915, inclusive, if the loan does not exceed 45 days from the date of delivery.
(b)CA Penal Law Code § 27005(b) At the time of the loan, the consultant-evaluator shall provide the following information, which the dealer shall retain for two years:
(1)CA Penal Law Code § 27005(b)(1) A photocopy of a valid, current, government-issued identification to determine the consultant-evaluator’s identity, including, but not limited to, a California driver’s license, identification card, or passport.
(2)CA Penal Law Code § 27005(b)(2) A photocopy of the consultant-evaluator’s valid, current certificate of eligibility.
(3)CA Penal Law Code § 27005(b)(3) A letter from the person licensed as an importer, manufacturer, or dealer pursuant to Chapter 44 (commencing with Section 921) of Title 18 of the United States Code, with whom the consultant-evaluator has a bona fide business relationship. The letter shall detail the bona fide business purposes for which the firearm is being loaned and confirm that the consultant-evaluator is being loaned the firearm as part of a bona fide business relationship.
(4)CA Penal Law Code § 27005(b)(4) The signature of the consultant-evaluator on a form indicating the date the firearm is loaned and the last day the firearm may be returned.
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