Section 16640.
Cal. Penal Code - PEN § 16640.
in effect(a)
As used in this part, “handgun” means any pistol, revolver, or firearm capable of being concealed upon the person.
(b)
Nothing shall prevent a device defined as a “handgun” from also being found to be a short-barreled rifle or a short-barreled shotgun.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026