Firearms — California Penal Code — Firearm In Custody Of Court Or Law Enforcement Agency Or Similar Situation — Return Or Transfer Of Firearm In Custody Or Control Of Court Or Law Enforcement Agency — Disposal of unclaimed firearm Date: 15 Sep 2016 TEXT PDF Current through the 2016 Legislative Session Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no law enforcement agency or court shall be required to retain a firearm for more than 180 days after the owner of the firearm has been notified by the court or law enforcement agency that the firearm has been made available for return. An unclaimed firearm may be disposed of after the 180-day period has expired. Ca. Pen. Code § 33875 Added by Stats 2010 ch 711 (SB 1080),s 6, eff. 1/1/2011, op. 1/1/2012.