Bill > AB584

This bill amends California's Penal Code to expand the definition of a "secure facility" for firearms dealers and manufacturers by adding a new option for perimeter doorways. Specifically, the bill allows doors to be a windowed or windowless steel door equipped with panic hardware that operates a multipoint lock bolting into the interior door frame. This new door type must also include a latch guard over the primary bolt to protect against prying or cutting. For windowed doors with openings larger than five inches, the window must still be covered with steel bars or metal grating. The bill maintains existing security requirements for facilities where firearms are stored, such as burglar alarms, secured windows and openings, and specific construction standards. The purpose of these provisions is to enhance the security of facilities that manufacture, store, or sell firearms, with potential consequences for non-compliance including license revocation or civil fines. By providing an additional secure door option, the bill offers firearms dealers and manufacturers more flexibility in meeting safety and security standards while maintaining robust protective measures.

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