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WobblerCalifornia · Penal Code § 33215

Short-Barreled Shotgun or Rifle

Having a shotgun or rifle with a barrel cut too short.

Can be charged as a felony OR a misdemeanor.

What the prosecutor must prove

They must prove every one of these. If one is missing, you should not be found guilty.

  1. 1You had a short-barreled gun
  2. 2You knew

Possible punishment

Misdemeanor: up to 1 year jail. Felony: 16 months, 2, or 3 years.