Cal. Penal Code - PEN § 29650. Section 29650.
A minor shall not possess live ammunition.
ARTICLE 2. Possession of Live Ammunition [29650. - 29655.]
Cal. Penal Code - PEN 2.
in effectCal. Penal Code - PEN § 29655. 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.
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