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Gun laws in California....just moved here

Posted on 5/21/16 at 9:34 pm
Posted by emboslice
Member since Dec 2012
4519 posts
Posted on 5/21/16 at 9:34 pm
I'm wondering if anyone is familiar with what the gun laws in California are, as far as when I can carry my gun.

I have looked online and saw that CA does not honor the CC permit given by Louisiana - which I have. I knew this much, but I'm wondering other than that, can I carry in my car?

Since they don't honor my LA permit, do I still let the officer know if/when I get pulled over that I'm a CC holder?

I am mostly going to be keeping the gun at my apartment, but wanted to be sure on laws. I would appreciate any insight !
Posted by ChatRabbit77
Baton Rouge
Member since May 2013
5857 posts
Posted on 5/21/16 at 9:43 pm to
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as far as when I can carry my gun.

keep dreaming, you just moved to the worst state for gun rights.
Posted by wickowick
Head of Island
Member since Dec 2006
45794 posts
Posted on 5/21/16 at 9:44 pm to
quote:

I'm wondering if anyone is familiar with what the gun laws in California are, as far as when I can carry my gun.

I have looked online and saw that CA does not honor the CC permit given by Louisiana - which I have. I knew this much, but I'm wondering other than that, can I carry in my car?

Since they don't honor my LA permit, do I still let the officer know if/when I get pulled over that I'm a CC holder?

I am mostly going to be keeping the gun at my apartment, but wanted to be sure on laws. I would appreciate any insight !


Dude, you are in a different place. DO NOT carry your gun, you will end up in jail. I am pretty sure having it in your car will get you jail time. You need to learn the laws. They are very strict
Posted by TexasTiger39
Member since Mar 2009
3671 posts
Posted on 5/21/16 at 9:45 pm to
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This post was edited on 8/8/20 at 10:26 am
Posted by CP3
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2009
7401 posts
Posted on 5/21/16 at 9:46 pm to
Yup. You may have broken laws just by bringing your gun there with you.

Might wanna check on that
This post was edited on 5/21/16 at 9:47 pm
Posted by emboslice
Member since Dec 2012
4519 posts
Posted on 5/21/16 at 9:49 pm to
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Dude, you are in a different place. DO NOT carry your gun, you will end up in jail. I am pretty sure having it in your car will get you jail time. You need to learn the laws. They are very strict


That's cool. I honestly don't carry very often, but got it in Lousiana so I could when necessary.

I will keep it in my apartment. On the drive up, I had the gun and bullets separate

So I should or shouldn't say "I have a LA CC and I'm not carrying concealed" if I get pulled over? I just didn't know if it would pop up for them if they don't even honor other states permits.
I ask because I've already been pulled over without my gun on me or in my car
Posted by Propagandalf
Baton Rouge
Member since May 2010
2528 posts
Posted on 5/21/16 at 9:50 pm to
I'd probably want better info than from the internet.....on a Louisiana forum...on gun laws in the notoriously strict California.

If it is internet advice you seek, I'd at least go to calguns and ask there.

Also, if you just became a resident of Cali and are no longer a resident of Louisiana your concealed carry permit is no longer valid. Louisiana permits are only valid for Louisiana residents.
Posted by emboslice
Member since Dec 2012
4519 posts
Posted on 5/21/16 at 9:50 pm to
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Hope you dont have a magazine that carries more than 13 rounds.
S&W 38 special
Posted by LSUlefty
Youngsville, LA
Member since Dec 2007
26440 posts
Posted on 5/21/16 at 9:52 pm to
You probably broke a law by posting about guns on TD. Frick California.
Posted by TigerOnTheMountain
Higher Elevation
Member since Oct 2014
41773 posts
Posted on 5/21/16 at 9:52 pm to


Basically just forget everything you know about LA gun laws and handle your weapons as if you live in Australia.
Posted by BFIV
Virginia
Member since Apr 2012
7707 posts
Posted on 5/21/16 at 9:53 pm to
I hate to say it, but...as far as your gun rights are concerned in California: You're screwed.
Posted by emboslice
Member since Dec 2012
4519 posts
Posted on 5/21/16 at 9:54 pm to
You're right, but I figured someone may have moved to Cali and been familiar faster than what I would be able to find online.

I haven't changed my address yet, but I intend to go and change my information at the DMV next week. I think it takes 365 days to become a resident though.

So my CC will no longer be valid in LA once I am resident here. Or will it still be valid through expiration IF I am living there?
Posted by Propagandalf
Baton Rouge
Member since May 2010
2528 posts
Posted on 5/21/16 at 9:54 pm to
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I honestly don't carry very often, but got it in Lousiana so I could when necessary. 


If I was about to go somewhere where it was necessary to carry, meaning I'd likely have to use it, I would probably just not go there.
Posted by Propagandalf
Baton Rouge
Member since May 2010
2528 posts
Posted on 5/21/16 at 10:00 pm to
I don't know the technical process of becoming a resident of another state.

BUT I can tell you this, resident or not of LA, in Cali you won't be carrying a loaded gun anywhere. Since you wont, there is no need to alert any LEO you "have a permit". Since you are staying there, 365 days or not, you should go ahead and frame your CC permit or cut it up and remember it as the way things once were.
Posted by emboslice
Member since Dec 2012
4519 posts
Posted on 5/21/16 at 10:03 pm to
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BUT I can tell you this, resident or not of LA, in Cali you won't be carrying a loaded gun anywhere. Since you wont, there is no need to alert any LEO you "have a permit". Since you are staying there, 365 days or not, you should go ahead and frame your CC permit or cut it up and remember it as the way things once were.

Haha! Thank you for that sad, but honest truth
Posted by Hammertime
Will trade dowsing rod for titties
Member since Jan 2012
43030 posts
Posted on 5/21/16 at 10:10 pm to
When I called and was driving through, the CC office told me no mags with more than 7 rounds and mags and guns have to be separated and in locked containers.
Posted by Carson123987
Middle Court at the Rec
Member since Jul 2011
66377 posts
Posted on 5/21/16 at 10:26 pm to
you're fricked
Posted by shamrock
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2015
3620 posts
Posted on 5/21/16 at 11:00 pm to
Cali doesn't recognize your LA concealed carry..
Posted by D500MAG
Oklahoma
Member since Oct 2010
3735 posts
Posted on 5/21/16 at 11:21 pm to
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Cali doesn't recognize your LA concealed carry.


Cali doesn't recognize you are a U.S. citizen
Posted by emboslice
Member since Dec 2012
4519 posts
Posted on 5/21/16 at 11:54 pm to
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Cali doesn't recognize yo
that's the one thing I did know.
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