CA AB2176

Requires peace officers taking custody of firearms during domestic violence incidents or when serving protective orders to include the owner's name and residential mailing address on the receipt provided to the owner.

Imposes civil liability on parents, guardians, or other persons who authorize tear gas provision to minors aged 16 and older by signing consent or accompanying the minor, making them jointly and severally liable for damages from the minor's negligent or wrongful use.

Requires lead law enforcement agencies to report to the State Department of Health Services incidents where children 18 years or younger suffer unintentional or self-inflicted gunshot wounds from firearms sold, transferred, or manufactured in California.

Updates firearm safety certificate test requirements to include specific warning information about firearm storage, legal responsibilities, and proper transfer procedures through licensed dealers, effective January 1, 2019.

Clarifies that persons with valid concealed weapons permits and certain military members are exempt from firearm safety certificate requirements.