Penal Code 33600 – Zip Guns

California Penal Code Section 33600 does not specifically address “zip guns.” However, the possession, manufacture, sale, or transfer of zip guns may be regulated or prohibited under other provisions of the California Penal Code, particularly those related to firearms and dangerous weapons.

A “zip gun” typically refers to a homemade firearm that is often improvised or assembled using readily available materials. In California, the possession or manufacturing of zip guns could potentially violate various firearm-related laws and regulations, including but not limited to:

1. Penal Code Section 16590: This section provides a list of weapons that are considered “generally prohibited” and may include zip guns or similar improvised firearms.
2. Penal Code Section 17270: This section prohibits the possession, manufacture, sale, or transfer of “undetectable firearms.” Zip guns could fall within this category if they are designed to be undetectable by metal detectors or X-ray machines.
3. Other provisions related to firearms possession, manufacturing, or sale under the California Penal Code, such as Sections 27500 to 28000, which outline various regulations for firearms dealers, and Section 27590, which governs the transfer of firearms.