California · Penal Code
PEN §626.92: Section 626.
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Section 626.9 does not apply to or affect any of the following: (a) A security guard authorized to openly carry an unloaded handgun pursuant to Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 26350) of Division 5 of Title 4 of Part 6. (b) An honorably retired peace officer authorized to openly carry an unloaded handgun pursuant to Section 26361. (c) A security guard authorized to openly carry an unloaded firearm that is not a handgun pursuant to Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 26400) of Division 5 of Title 4 of Part 6. (d) An honorably retired peace officer authorized to openly carry an unloaded firearm that is not a handgun pursuant to Section 26405.
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