{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"17300","citation":"Pen. Code, § 17300","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. 2010, Ch. 711, Sec. 6.   (SB 1080)   Effective January 1, 2011.   Operative January 1, 2012, by Sec. 10 of Ch. 711.","effective":"2011-01-01","html":"<p>Use of the phrase “unsafe handgun” is governed by Section <a href=\"/pen/31910\">31910</a>.</p>","text":"Use of the phrase “unsafe handgun” is governed by Section 31910.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/definitions-17300","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}