Police may offer voluntary temporary storage for people's guns
Local law enforcement agencies may set up programs where gun owners hand over firearms for temporary safekeeping. The agency checks the gun isn't stolen, confirms the owner may legally have it back, and destroys guns left unclaimed past its holding period.
Who it affects
Gun owners and local police and sheriff's departments
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California AB 1974: Firearms: voluntary firearm storage program.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.