Overview

• Deputies from the South Los Angeles Sheriff’s Station arrested Perryman late Friday during a traffic stop on his way to a gun range.
• The seized rifles lacked state-mandated compliance features that classify them as assault weapons under California law.
• At 32, Perryman faces his first felony charge in an 11-year NFL career that included a three-game suspension in 2023 for player safety violations.
• Conviction under California’s assault weapon statutes could carry substantial prison terms and fines.
• The Chargers and the NFL have not yet indicated whether league conduct rules will trigger additional discipline.