ARTICLE 1. Armed Criminal Action [25800. - 25800.]

Cal. Penal Code - PEN 1.
in effect

Cal. Penal Code - PEN § 25800. Section 25800.

(a) Every person who carries a loaded firearm with the intent to commit a felony is guilty of armed criminal action. (b) Armed criminal action is punishable by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one year, or in the state prison.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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