{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"16865","citation":"Pen. Code, § 16865","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 6. CONTROL OF DEADLY WEAPONS [16000. - 34400.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-6"},{"name":"TITLE 1. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS [16000. - 17360.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-6/title-1"},{"name":"DIVISION 2. DEFINITIONS [16100. - 17360.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-6/title-1/division-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 761, Sec. 2.   (SB 683)   Effective January 1, 2014.","effective":"2014-01-01","html":"<p>As used in Section <a href=\"/pen/26860\">26860</a>, “long gun” means any firearm that is not a handgun or a machinegun.</p>","text":"As used in Section 26860, “long gun” means any firearm that is not a handgun or a machinegun.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/definitions-16865","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}