California · Penal Code
PEN §833.5: (a) In addition to any other detention permitted by law, if a peace officer has reasonable cause to believe that a person has a firearm or other deadly weapon with him or her in violation of any provi
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This statute authorizes peace officers to detain persons and search for firearms or deadly weapons when there is reasonable cause to suspect a weapons-related offense, and establishes procedures for seizure and disposal of weapons.
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