Section 20170.
Cal. Penal Code - PEN § 20170.
in effect(a)
No person may openly display or expose any imitation firearm in a public place.
(b)
As used in this section, “public place” means an area open to the public and includes any of the following:
(1)
A street.
(2)
A sidewalk.
(3)
A bridge.
(4)
An alley.
(5)
A plaza.
(6)
A park.
(7)
A driveway.
(8)
A front yard.
(9)
A parking lot.
(10)
An automobile, whether moving or not.
(11)
A building open to the general public, including one that serves food or drink, or provides entertainment.
(12)
A doorway or entrance to a building or dwelling.
(13)
A public school.
(14)
A public or private college or university.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026