Firearms: prohibition: minors.

Assembly Member Davies proposes extending California's firearm ownership prohibitions for juveniles adjudicated as wards of the juvenile court, while establishing new procedures for enforcing these restrictions. The legislation would prohibit juveniles convicted of specified firearm-related offenses from owning or possessing firearms until age 30, with a reduced restriction until age 25 for those convicted of unlawful handgun possession.

The bill authorizes courts to issue search warrants for firearms possessed by individuals subject to these prohibitions when there is evidence of non-compliance. It implements a structured relinquishment process requiring prohibited persons to surrender firearms within 48 hours if not in custody, or within 14 days if incarcerated. A designated representative must transfer the firearms to law enforcement or a licensed dealer and submit documentation confirming the transfer.

Local probation departments would oversee compliance by investigating firearm ownership through the Automated Firearms System and other records. Officers must report to courts whether individuals have properly relinquished firearms and submitted required documentation. Law enforcement agencies would need to update the state's firearms database to reflect surrendered weapons.

The measure maintains existing exceptions allowing supervised firearm use by minors for specific activities like hunting and competitive shooting when accompanied by a parent or guardian. It also preserves provisions requiring secure storage of firearms by cohabitants of prohibited persons. The changes would take effect January 1, 2026.