{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"26180","citation":"Pen. Code, § 26180","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 4. License to Carry A Pistol, Revolver, or Other Firearm Capable of Being Concealed Upon the Person [26150. - 26235.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-6/title-4/division-5/chapter-4"}],"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) Any person who files an application required by Section <a href=\"/pen/26175\">26175</a> knowing that any statement contained therein is false is guilty of a misdemeanor.</p><p>(b) Any person who knowingly makes a false statement on the application regarding any of the following is guilty of a felony:</p><p>(1) The denial or revocation of a license, or the denial of an amendment to a license, issued pursuant to this article.</p><p>(2) A criminal conviction.</p><p>(3) A finding of not guilty by reason of insanity.</p><p>(4) The use of a controlled substance.</p><p>(5) A dishonorable discharge from military service.</p><p>(6) A commitment to a mental institution.</p><p>(7) A renunciation of United States citizenship.</p>","text":"(a) Any person who files an application required by Section 26175 knowing that any statement contained therein is false is guilty of a misdemeanor. (b) Any person who knowingly makes a false statement on the application regarding any of the following is guilty of a felony: (1) The denial or revocation of a license, or the denial of an amendment to a license, issued pursuant to this article. (2) A criminal conviction. (3) A finding of not guilty by reason of insanity. (4) The use of a controlled substance. (5) A dishonorable discharge from military service. (6) A commitment to a mental institution. (7) A renunciation of United States citizenship.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/license-to-carry-a-pistol-revolver-or-other-firearm-capable-26180","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}