fine for green and orange guns?

[mmartin]

where the coloration of the entire exterior surface of the firearm is bright orange or bright green, either singly, in combination, or as the predominant color in combination with other colors in any pattern, is liable for a civil fine in an action brought by the city attorney of the city or the district attorney for the county of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000).

anyone know what the purpose of this is?
thanks for educating me,
Megan

[Vin496]

where the coloration of the entire exterior surface of the firearm is bright orange or bright green, either singly, in combination, or as the predominant color in combination with other colors in any pattern, is liable for a civil fine in an action brought by the city attorney of the city or the district attorney for the county of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000).

anyone know what the purpose of this is?
thanks for educating me,
Megan

I would imagine that because most toy guns are bright orange or bright green. The only reason to paint your gun that color would be to disguise it as a toy, is probably the thinking behind this law.

[djleisure]

Yeah, I think you need to post the entire PC for it to make a little more sense. The first part deals with imitation firearms (or props) - the second part, which you posted, deals with actual firearms. Hope this helps!

AB 2053, Wesson. Imitation firearms.
Under existing law, any person who, except as specified, sells,
manufactures, ships, transports, distributes, or receives an
imitation firearm, as defined, is liable for a civil fine of not more
than $10,000 for each violation. Existing law also describes
certain devices, among which is a firearm containing markings
provided in a specified provision of federal law, that are not
included in the definition of "imitation firearm."
This bill instead would provide that in order to be a violation,
the above-described activities involving the imitation firearm would
have to be for commercial purposes. The bill would also provide that
an imitation firearm where the coloration of the entire exterior
surface of the device is bright orange or bright green, either singly
or in combination, would not be subject to the above-described
prohibitions.
This bill would also provide that any person who purchases, sells,
manufacturers, ships, transports, distributes, or receives a
firearm, where the coloration of the entire exterior surface of the
firearm is bright orange or bright green, as specified, is liable for
a civil fine of not more than $10,000.

[an actual gun]

I'm just going to ignore the rest of the penal code and assume California hates the Irish.

[Super Spy]

Well what if I just added a bright orange flash hider, legal under this PC, and it would look like all the toy and airsoft guns I see out there........

[Lucky Scott]

All the airsoft guns have a bright orange tip

[joemama]

I would imagine that because most toy guns are bright orange or bright green. The only reason to paint your gun that color would be to disguise it as a toy, is probably the thinking behind this law.

They actually think when they make laws?

[bohoki]

yea i think nudist hunters would need to have an orange gun since they by definition cannot wear an orange hunter safety vest

[joepamjohn]

Who cares?

[Vin496]

Who cares?

The OP, they asked.

[pat038536]

What about these?

[B Strong]

I'm just going to ignore the rest of the penal code and assume California hates the Irish.

And evidently they're not too fond of the Martians, either.

[an actual gun]

yea i think nudist hunters would need to have an orange gun since they by definition cannot wear an orange hunter safety vest

First the Irish, now the nudists. I thought California was supposed to be this tolerant, progressive mecca?

[WeekendWarrior]

WWRTW

[mmartin]

Who cares?

um, actually that would be me. I'm reading all the california PC regarding firearms. some of it I understand, some of it I need coaching to understand. I mean to be an expert. and I'm getting some excellent help with that.

>> Thank You << to all who are advancing my education.

megan.