BILL NUMBER: SB 269	CHAPTERED
	BILL TEXT

	CHAPTER  683
	FILED WITH SECRETARY OF STATE  OCTOBER 7, 2005
	APPROVED BY GOVERNOR  OCTOBER 7, 2005
	PASSED THE SENATE  AUGUST 30, 2005
	PASSED THE ASSEMBLY  AUGUST 25, 2005
	AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY  AUGUST 16, 2005
	AMENDED IN SENATE  APRIL 28, 2005

INTRODUCED BY   Senator Dutton

                        FEBRUARY 15, 2005

   An act to amend Section 12133 of the Penal Code, relating to
unsafe handguns.


	LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


   SB 269, Dutton  Unsafe handguns.
   Existing law exempts certain specified handguns from satisfying
the requirements necessary for a handgun not to be classified as
unsafe.
   This bill would also exempt single-shot pistols with a barrel
length of not less than 6 inches and which has an overall length of
at least 101/2 inches when the handle, frame or receiver, and barrel
are assembled.


THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:


  SECTION 1.  Section 12133 of the Penal Code is amended to read:
   12133.  (a) The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to a
single-action revolver that has at least a 5-cartridge capacity with
a barrel length of not less than three inches, and meets any of the
following specifications:
   (1) Was originally manufactured prior to 1900 and is a curio or
relic, as defined in Section 478.11 of Title 27 of the Code of
Federal Regulations.
   (2) Has an overall length measured parallel to the barrel of at
least 71/2 inches when the handle, frame or receiver, and barrel are
assembled.
   (3) Has an overall length measured parallel to the barrel of at
least 71/2 inches when the handle, frame or receiver, and barrel are
assembled and that is currently approved for importation into the
United States pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (3) of
subsection (d) of Section 925 of Title 18 of the United States Code.

   (b) The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to a
single-shot pistol with a barrel length of not less than six inches
and that has an overall length of at least 101/2 inches when the
handle, frame or receiver, and barrel are assembled.