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SERIES 2500 WEAPONS

    • A. POSSESSION OF ILLEGAL OR DEADLY WEAPON

    • F 2500 Illegal Possession, etc, of Weapon (PC 12020(a)(1) & (2)) [No Forecite Entries On This Instruction]
      • F 2500 Revision History and Commentary
      • F 2501 Carrying Concealed Explosive or Dirk or Dagger (PC 12020(a)(3) & (4)) [No Forecite Entries On This Instruction]
      • F 2502 Possession, etc, of Switchblade Knife (PC 653k) [No Forecite Entries On This Instruction]
      • F 2503 Possession of Deadly Weapon With Intent to Assault (PC 12024) [No Forecite Entries On This Instruction] (Case Law Discussing This Instruction)
      • F 2504–F 2509 Reserved for Future Use
      • B. POSSESSION OF FIREARM BY PERSON PROHIBITED

      • F 2510.1 Titles And Identification Of Parties
        • F 2510.1 Inst 1 Possession Of Firearm By Person Prohibited Due To Conviction—No Stipulation To Conviction—Title
        • F 2510.1 Inst 2 Identification Of Prosecution And Defendant
      • F 2510.2 Possession Of Firearm By Person Prohibited Due To Conviction—No Stipulation To Conviction—Tailoring To Facts: Persons, Places, Things And Theories [Reserved]
      • F 2510.3 Possession Of Firearm By Person Prohibited Due To Conviction—No Stipulation To Conviction—Language That Is Argumentative, Confusing, Etc. [Reserved]
      • F 2510.4 Possession Of Firearm By Person Prohibited Due To Conviction—No Stipulation To Conviction—Burden Of Proof Issues
        • F 2510.4 Inst 1 Relating Prosecution Burden To Enumerated Elements
        • F 2510.4 Inst 2 Momentary Possession: Burden Of Proof Should Be On Prosecution
        • F 2510.4 Inst 3 Justifiable Possession: Burden Of Proof Should Be On Prosecution Because The Defense Relates To The Conduct Of The Defendant
        • F 2510.4 Inst 4 “Each Element” Language Should Be Removed As The Affirmative Defenses
      • F 2510.5 Possession Of Firearm By Person Prohibited Due To Conviction—No Stipulation To Conviction—Elements And Definitions [Reserved]
      • F 2510.6 Possession Of Firearm By Person Prohibited Due To Conviction—No Stipulation To Conviction—Defense Theories [Reserved]
      • F 2510.7 Possession Of Firearm By Person Prohibited Due To Conviction—No Stipulation To Conviction—Preliminary Fact Issues [Reserved]
      • F 2510.8 Possession Of Firearm By Person Prohibited Due To Conviction—No Stipulation To Conviction—Unanimity/Duplicity/Multiplicity [Reserved]
      • F 2510.9 Possession Of Firearm By Person Prohibited Due To Conviction—No Stipulation To Conviction—Lesser-Offense Issues [Reserved]
      • F 2511 Possession Of Firearm By Person Prohibited Due To Conviction—Stipulation To Conviction (PC 12021(a), (b), (c) & (e), PC 12021.1(a), PC 12001.6)
      • F 2511.1 Titles And Identification Of Parties
        • F 2511.1 Inst 1 Possession Of Firearm By Person Prohibited Due To Conviction— Stipulation To Conviction—Title
        • F 2511.1 Inst 2 Identification Of Prosecution And Defendant
      • F 2511.2 Possession Of Firearm By Person Prohibited Due To Conviction—Stipulation To Conviction—Tailoring To Facts: Persons, Places, Things And Theories [Reserved]
      • F 2511.3 Possession Of Firearm By Person Prohibited Due To Conviction—No Stipulation To Conviction—Language That Is Argumentative, Confusing, Etc. [Reserved]
      • F 2511.4 Possession Of Firearm By Person Prohibited Due To Conviction—Stipulation To Conviction—Burden Of Proof Issues
        • F 2511.4 Inst 1 Relating Prosecution Burden To Enumerated Elements
        • F 2511.4 Inst 2 Momentary Possession: Burden Of Proof Should Be On Prosecution
        • F 2511.4 Inst 3 Justifiable Possession: Burden Of Proof Should Be On Prosecution Because The Defense Relates To The Conduct Of The Defendant
        • F 2511.4 Inst 4 “Each Element” Language Should Be Removed As The Affirmative Defenses
      • F 2511.5 Possession Of Firearm By Person Prohibited Due To Conviction—Stipulation To Conviction—Elements And Definitions [Reserved]
      • F 2511.6 Possession Of Firearm By Person Prohibited Due To Conviction—Stipulation To Conviction—Defense Theories [Reserved]
      • F 2511.7 Possession Of Firearm By Person Prohibited Due To Conviction—Stipulation To Conviction—Preliminary Fact Issues [Reserved]
      • F 2511.8 Possession Of Firearm By Person Prohibited Due To Conviction—Stipulation To Conviction—Unanimity/Duplicity/Multiplicity [Reserved]
      • F 2511.9 Possession Of Firearm By Person Prohibited Due To Conviction—Stipulation To Conviction—Lesser-Offense Issues [Reserved]
      • F 2512 Possession Of Firearm By Person Prohibited By Court Order (PC 12021(d) & (g))
      • F 2512.1 Titles And Identification Of Parties
        • F 2512.1 Inst 1 Possession Of Firearm By Person Prohibited By Court Order—Title
        • F 2512.1 Inst 2 Identification Of Prosecution And Defendant
      • F 2512.2 Possession Of Firearm By Person Prohibited By Court Order—Tailoring To Facts: Persons, Places, Things And Theories [Reserved]
      • F 2512.3 Possession Of Firearm By Person Prohibited By Court Order—Language That Is Argumentative, Confusing, Etc. [Reserved]
      • F 2512.4 Possession Of Firearm By Person Prohibited By Court Order —Burden Of Proof Issues
        • F 2512.4 Inst 1 Relating Prosecution Burden To Enumerated Elements
        • F 2512.4 Inst 2 Momentary Possession: Burden Of Proof Should Be On Prosecution
        • F 2512.4 Inst 3 Justifiable Possession: Burden Of Proof Should Be On Prosecution Because The Defense Relates To The Conduct Of The Defendant
        • F 2512.4 Inst 4 “Each Element” Language Should Be Removed As The Affirmative Defenses
      • F 2512.5 Possession Of Firearm By Person Prohibited By Court Order—Elements And Definitions [Reserved]
      • F 2512.6 Possession Of Firearm By Person Prohibited By Court Order—Defense Theories [Reserved]
      • F 2512.7 Possession Of Firearm By Person Prohibited By Court Order—Preliminary Fact Issues [Reserved]
      • F 2512.8 Possession Of Firearm By Person Prohibited By Court Order—Unanimity/Duplicity/Multiplicity [Reserved]
      • F 2512.9 Possession Of Firearm By Person Prohibited By Court Order—Lesser-Offense Issues [Reserved]
      • F 2513 Possession Of Firearm By Person Addicted To A Narcotic Drug (PC 12021(a))
      • F 2513.1 Titles And Identification Of Parties
        • F 2513.1 Inst 1 Possession Of Firearm By Person Addicted To A Narcotic Drug—Title
        • F 2513.1 Inst 2 Identification Of Prosecution And Defendant
      • F 2513.2 Possession Of Firearm By Person Addicted To A Narcotic Drug—Tailoring To Facts: Persons, Places, Things And Theories [Reserved]
      • F 2513.3 Possession Of Firearm By Person Addicted To A Narcotic Drug—Language That Is Argumentative, Confusing, Etc. [Reserved]
      • F 2513.4 Possession Of Firearm By Person Addicted To A Narcotic Drug—Burden Of Proof Issues
        • F 2513.4 Inst 1 Relating Prosecution Burden To Enumerated Elements
        • F 2513.4 Inst 2 Momentary Possession: Burden Of Proof Should Be On Prosecution
        • F 2513.4 Inst 3 Justifiable Possession: Burden Of Proof Should Be On Prosecution Because The Defense Relates To The Conduct Of The Defendant
        • F 2513.4 Inst 4 “Each Element” Language Should Be Removed As The Affirmative Defenses
      • F 2513.5 Possession Of Firearm By Person Addicted To A Narcotic Drug—Elements And Definitions [Reserved]
      • F 2513.6 Possession Of Firearm By Person Addicted To A Narcotic Drug—Defense Theories [Reserved]
      • F 2513.7 Possession Of Firearm By Person Addicted To A Narcotic Drug—Preliminary Fact Issues [Reserved]
      • F 2513.8 Possession Of Firearm By Person Addicted To A Narcotic Drug—Unanimity/Duplicity/Multiplicity [Reserved]
      • F 2513.9 Possession Of Firearm By Person Addicted To A Narcotic Drug—Lesser-Offense Issues [Reserved]
      • F 2514 Possession of Firearm by Person Prohibited by Statute: Self-Defense [No Forecite Entries On This Instruction]
      • F 2515–F 2519 Reserved for Future Use

C. CARRYING A FIREARM

      • (i) Concealed

      • F 2520 Carrying Concealed Firearm on Person (PC 12025(a)(2) & (f)) [No Forecite Entries On This Instruction]
      • F 2521 Carrying Concealed Firearm Within Vehicle (PC 12025(a)(1) & (f)) [No Forecite Entries On This Instruction]
      • F 2522 Carrying Concealed Firearm: Caused to Be Carried Within Vehicle (PC 12025(a)(3) & (f)) [No Forecite Entries On This Instruction]
      • F 2523–F 2529 Reserved for Future Use

(ii) Loaded

      • F 2530 Carrying Loaded Firearm (PC 12031(a)) [No Forecite Entries On This Instruction] (Case Law Discussing This Instruction)
      • F 2531–F 2539 Reserved for Future Use

(iii) Sentencing Factors

      • F 2540 Carrying Firearm: Specified Convictions (PC 12025(b)(1), PC 12025(b)(5), PC 12031(a)(2)(A), pc 12031(a)(2)(E)) [No Forecite Entries On This Instruction]
      • F 2541 Carrying Firearm: Stolen Firearm (PC 12025(b)(2), PC 12031(a)(2)(B)) [No Forecite Entries On This Instruction]
      • F 2542 Carrying Firearm: Active Participant in Criminal Street Gang (PC 12025(b)(3), PC 12031(a)(2)(C)) [No Forecite Entries On This Instruction]
      • F 2542 Revision History and Commentary
      • F 2543 Carrying Firearm: Not in Lawful Possession (PC 12025(b)(2), PC 12031(a)(2)(D)) [No Forecite Entries On This Instruction]
      • F 2544 Carrying Firearm: Possession of Firearm Prohibited Due to Conviction, Court Order, or Mental Illness (PC 12025(b)(4), PC 12031(a)(2)(D)) [No Forecite Entries On This Instruction]
      • F 2545 Carrying Loaded Firearm: Not Registered Owner (PC 12031(a)(2)(F)) [No Forecite Entries On This Instruction]
      • F 2546 Carrying Concealed Firearm: Not Registered Owner and Weapon Loaded (PC 12025(b)(6)) [No Forecite Entries On This Instruction]
      • F 2547–F 2559 Reserved for Future Use

D. ASSAULT WEAPONS

    • F 2560 Possession, etc, of Assault Weapon or 50 BMG Rifle (PC 12280(a)(1) & (2)) [No Forecite Entries On This Instruction]
    • F 2560 Revision History and Commentary
    • F 2562 Revision History and Commentary
    • F 2563–F 2569 Reserved for Future Use
    • E. EXPLOSIVES AND DESTRUCTIVE DEVICES

    • F 2570 Possession of Destructive Device (PC 12303) [No Forecite Entries On This Instruction]
    • F 2571 Carrying or Placing Explosive or Destructive Device on Common Carrier (PC 12303.1) [No Forecite Entries On This Instruction]
    • F 2572 Possession of Explosive or Destructive Device in Specified Place (PC 12303.2) [No Forecite Entries On This Instruction]
    • F 2573 Possession, Explosion, etc, of Explosive or Destructive Device With Intent to Injure or Damage (PC 12303.3) [No Forecite Entries On This Instruction]
    • F 2574 Sale or Transportation of Destructive Device (PC 12303.6) [No Forecite Entries On This Instruction]
    • F 2575 Offer to Sell Destructive Device (PC 12303.6)
    • F 2575 Notes
      • F 2575 Note 1 Definition Of “Breakable”
    • F 2576 Explosion of Explosive or Destructive Device With Intent to Murder (PC 12308) [No Forecite Entries On This Instruction]
    • F 2577 Explosion of Explosive or Destructive Device Causing Bodily Injury (PC 12309) [No Forecite Entries On This Instruction]
    • F 2578 Explosion of Explosive or Destructive Device Causing Death, Mayhem, or Great Bodily Injury (PC 12310) [No Forecite Entries On This Instruction]
    • F 2579 Possession of Materials to Make Destructive Device (PC 12312) [No Forecite Entries On This Instruction]
    • F 2580–F 2589 Reserved for Future Use
    • F. OTHER WEAPONS OFFENSES

    • F 2590 Armed Criminal Action (PC 12023) [No Forecite Entries On This Instruction]
    • F 2591 Possession Of Ammunition By Person Prohibited From Possessing Firearm Due To Conviction Or Mental Illness (PC 12316(b)(1))
    • F 2591.1 Titles And Identification Of Parties
      • F 2591.1 Inst 1 Possession Of Ammunition By Person Prohibited From Possessing Firearm Due To Conviction Or Mental Illness—Title
      • F 2591.1 Inst 2 Identification Of Prosecution And Defendant
    • F 2591.2 Possession Of Ammunition By Person Prohibited From Possessing Firearm Due To Conviction Or Mental Illness—Tailoring To Facts: Persons, Places, Things And Theories [Reserved]
    • F 2591.3 Possession Of Ammunition By Person Prohibited From Possessing Firearm Due To Conviction Or Mental Illness—Language That Is Argumentative, Confusing, Etc. [Reserved]
    • F 2591.4 Possession Of Ammunition By Person Prohibited From Possessing Firearm Due To Conviction Or Mental Illness—Burden Of Proof Issues
      • F 2591.4 Inst 1 Relating Prosecution Burden To Enumerated Elements
      • F 2591.4 Inst 2 Justifiable Possession: Burden Of Proof Should Be On Prosecution Because The Defense Relates To The Conduct Of The Defendant
      • F 2591.4 Inst 3 “Each Element” Language Should Be Removed As The Affirmative Defenses
    • F 2591.5 Possession Of Ammunition By Person Prohibited From Possessing Firearm Due To Conviction Or Mental Illness—Elements And Definitions [Reserved]
    • F 2591.6 Possession Of Ammunition By Person Prohibited From Possessing Firearm Due To Conviction Or Mental Illness—Defense Theories [Reserved]
    • F 2591.7 Possession Of Ammunition By Person Prohibited From Possessing Firearm Due To Conviction Or Mental Illness—Preliminary Fact Issues [Reserved]
    • F 2591.8 Possession Of Ammunition By Person Prohibited From Possessing Firearm Due To Conviction Or Mental Illness—Unanimity/Duplicity/Multiplicity [Reserved]
    • F 2591.9 Possession Of Ammunition By Person Prohibited From Possessing Firearm Due To Conviction Or Mental Illness—Lesser-Offense Issues [Reserved]
    • F 2592 Possession Of Ammunition By Person Prohibited From Possessing Firearm Due To Court Order (PC 12316(b)(1))
    • F 2592.1 Titles And Identification Of Parties
      • F 2592.1 Inst 1 Possession Of Ammunition By Person Prohibited From Possessing Firearm Due To Court Order—Title
      • F 2592.1 Inst 2 Identification Of Prosecution And Defendant
    • F 2592.2 Possession Of Ammunition By Person Prohibited From Possessing Firearm Due To Court Order Or Due To Conviction Or Mental Illness—Tailoring To Facts: Persons, Places, Things And Theories [Reserved]
    • F 2592.3 Possession Of Ammunition By Person Prohibited From Possessing Firearm Due To Court Order—Language That Is Argumentative, Confusing, Etc. [Reserved]
    • F 2592.4 Possession Of Ammunition By Person Prohibited From Possessing Firearm Due To Court Order—Burden Of Proof Issues
      • F 2592.4 Inst 1 Relating Prosecution Burden To Enumerated Elements
      • F 2592.4 Inst 2 Justifiable Possession: Burden Of Proof Should Be On Prosecution Because The Defense Relates To The Conduct Of The Defendant
    • F 2592.5 Possession Of Ammunition By Person Prohibited From Possessing Firearm Due To Court Order—Elements And Definitions [Reserved]
    • F 2592.6 Possession Of Ammunition By Person Prohibited From Possessing Firearm Due To Court Order—Defense Theories [Reserved]
    • F 2592.7 Possession Of Ammunition By Person Prohibited From Possessing Firearm Due To Court Order—Preliminary Fact Issues [Reserved]
    • F 2592.8 Possession Of Ammunition By Person Prohibited From Possessing Firearm Due To Court Order—Unanimity/Duplicity/Multiplicity [Reserved]
    • F 2592.9 Possession Of Ammunition By Person Prohibited From Possessing Firearm Due To Court Order—Lesser-Offense Issues [Reserved]
    • F 2593–F 2599 Reserved for Future Use
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