{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"25800","citation":"Pen. Code, § 25800","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 4. FIREARMS [23500. - 34400.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-6/title-4"},{"name":"DIVISION 5. CARRYING FIREARMS [25300. - 26406.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-6/title-4/division-5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. Carrying a Loaded Firearm [25800. - 26110.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-6/title-4/division-5/chapter-3"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Armed Criminal Action [25800. - 25800.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-6/title-4/division-5/chapter-3/article-1"}],"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>(a) Every person who carries a loaded firearm with the intent to commit a felony is guilty of armed criminal action.</p><p>(b) Armed criminal action is punishable by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one year, or in the state prison.</p>","text":"(a) Every person who carries a loaded firearm with the intent to commit a felony is guilty of armed criminal action. (b) Armed criminal action is punishable by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one year, or in the state prison.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/armed-criminal-action-25800","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}