Bill > AB584

This bill modifies the definition of a "secure facility" for firearms dealers and manufacturers by expanding the requirements for doorway security. Specifically, the bill allows a new type of door security option: a windowed or windowless steel door equipped with panic hardware that operates a multipoint lock bolting into the interior frame of the door. Instead of requiring protective covers over external hinges, the bill now mandates a latch guard over the bolt closest to the primary locking bolt to prevent prying or cutting. The changes apply to two sections of the California Penal Code (Sections 17110 and 29141) that govern secure storage requirements for firearms-related businesses. Currently, existing law defines secure facilities with specific security measures like steel doors, metal grates, and locked entryways to prevent theft and unauthorized access. By introducing this new door security option, the bill provides firearms dealers and manufacturers with an additional method to meet security standards while potentially offering more flexibility in facility design. Failure to comply with these secure facility requirements can result in license forfeiture, revocation, or civil fines.

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