Weapons.

Under existing law, every person who carries a switchblade knife upon the person is guilty of a misdemeanor. Under existing law, a person is guilty of carrying a concealed firearm when the person carries concealed any handgun upon the person. Under existing law, a person is guilty of carrying a loaded firearm when the person carries a loaded firearm on the person while in any public place or on any public street. This bill would make it a misdemeanor to carry a switchblade knife on or about the person. The bill would make a person who carries concealed a handgun on or about the person guilty of carrying a concealed firearm. The bill would make any person who carries a loaded firearm on or about the person guilty of carrying a loaded firearm. The bill would define the term "on or about the person" for the purposes of these provisions and would make technical, conforming changes. By expanding the definition of a crime, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.