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re: Gun laws in California....just moved here

Posted on 5/22/16 at 3:33 am to
Posted by Nodust
Member since Aug 2010
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Posted on 5/22/16 at 3:33 am to
Posted by emboslice
Member since Dec 2012
4519 posts
Posted on 5/22/16 at 4:38 am to
Thanks dust !
Posted by Kino74
Denham springs
Member since Nov 2013
5343 posts
Posted on 5/22/16 at 5:21 am to
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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?



At first I thought this was a joke. If you have a loaded gun in your car let alone on your person, you're in deep shite. California is perhaps the worst state for gun ownership. They have gun registration so get ready to jump through hoops.

Sure hope you dont have any magazines over 10 rounds and any semi auto firearms because its about to get tighter over there.
Posted by Jcorye1
Tom Brady = GoAT
Member since Dec 2007
71329 posts
Posted on 5/22/16 at 8:26 am to
There are limits on how much magazines can hold. I looked into maybe moving out there, and I would have had to get modified magazines for my XD.
Posted by DonChowder
Sonoma County
Member since Dec 2012
9249 posts
Posted on 5/22/16 at 9:40 am to
First off, welcome. You, me and Mung are the only OBers brave enough (dumb enough) to wade the treacherous waters of CA gun laws. CA ain't that bad place if you're willing to compromise for a bit.

What County did you move to? That will greatly affect your ability to attain a CC permit in CA. It's generally up to the sheriff to issue the permits so it can vary across the state.
Posted by WPBTiger
Parts Unknown
Member since Nov 2011
30868 posts
Posted on 5/22/16 at 9:44 am to
quote:

You may have broken laws just by bringing your gun there with you.

Might wanna check on that


This.
Posted by emboslice
Member since Dec 2012
4519 posts
Posted on 5/22/16 at 2:32 pm to
quote:

What County did you move to?
I moved to San Diego - not sure on what county that is.

And I will reiterate, I'm not going to be carrying... My gun will stay at my apartment, loaded. I did want to be familiar with the ins and outs of it though.
Posted by DonChowder
Sonoma County
Member since Dec 2012
9249 posts
Posted on 5/22/16 at 7:30 pm to
quote:

I moved to San Diego
They're a bit more conservative down there. But you should read up on transport requirements, mag limits, etc just to stay in the clear. There are lots of good Ole boys out here...they're just quieter than the city dwelling vegan population.
Posted by emboslice
Member since Dec 2012
4519 posts
Posted on 5/22/16 at 8:09 pm to
quote:

they're just quieter than the city dwelling vegan population.
I'll fit in great

Thanks for the advice
Posted by NASA_ISS_Tiger
Huntsville, Al via Sulphur, LA
Member since Sep 2005
7975 posts
Posted on 5/23/16 at 9:36 am to
Hope you find your way back to Louisiana. And out of the land of "Fruits and Nuts".

I'm sure Louisiana will keep your place warm.

Also, make damn sure you follow the rules dealing with changing your car tags over to Cali...or Louisiana will haunt you for your life (like over 20 years).
Posted by Got Blaze
Youngsville
Member since Dec 2013
8707 posts
Posted on 5/28/16 at 2:42 pm to
LINK - more gun laws passed


SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Democrats in the California Senate approved a wide-ranging series of gun control bills Thursday, reviving an effort to significantly tighten California's already strict gun laws in the wake of last year's terrorist attack in San Bernardino.

Lawmakers voted to outlaw the sale of assault weapons with easily detachable magazines and to require that people turn in magazines capable of holding more than 10 rounds. They also backed a variety of other measures aimed at restricting access to guns and ammunition or limiting the carnage they can inflict.

The effort drew a sharp rebuke from gun rights supporters who say squeezing lawful gun owners even further won't make people safer.

It also laid bare tense differences in personality and strategy between senior California Democrats. Legislative leaders are rushing to head off a ballot measure advocated by Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom, a fellow Democrat, asking voters to enact many of the same policies. They worry the initiative will fail at the ballot box or fire up gun rights supporters, potentially increasing turnout of conservative voters who could give Republicans an edge in close districts.
Posted by rattlebucket
SELA
Member since Feb 2009
11420 posts
Posted on 5/28/16 at 3:02 pm to
quote:

Also, make damn sure you follow the rules dealing with changing your car tags over to Cali...or Louisiana will haunt you for your life (like over 20 years).


Friggin this! With LA short on $ they are going after the likes of these and insurance gaps from years ago. Insurance companies can only go back 7 yrs for proof but my BIL got a notice from the state that he had a gap from mar-apr 2002! $650!! Thanks JBE
Posted by 632627
LA
Member since Dec 2011
12718 posts
Posted on 5/29/16 at 5:15 pm to
Born and raised in Cali and own many guns so let me clear things up.

As a state, we have the most restrictive gun laws. However, certain cities like New York City and Chicago are actually much worse.

Regarding the right to carry, it varies by county.... I live in Los Angeles and thats a for sure no go.... I don't really know about San diego's laws

For magazines, 10 (not 7) is the maximum capacity

Regarding bringing in your guns from Louisiana, that is perfectly legal. You will just need to pay a nominal fee to register them. Bringing in any magazines more than 10 rounds is a felony.

Lots of Cali's gun laws are more nuisances than actually restrictive. 10 day waiting period, 30 days between the purchase of another gun, etc.

its really the gun enthusiasts that have issues with the Cali laws. Your average joe shmo that just wants to buy a glock 17 for home defense and maybe take to the range a few times a year probably won't mind the 10 day wait or the magazine restriction.

If you are an enthusiast you are fricked. The absolute worst gun law is the California safe roster. The state has made it next to impossible to buy any of the latest and greatest guns. If there are any guns you have been thinking of buying get them now in Louisiana, it's perfectly legal to bring them in. For anyone that knows the difference between a gen 3 and gen 4 glock, the "roster" is by far the worst gun law in California.

I'm only interested in semi auto handguns so that's my expertise. I don't think there are any restrictions on revolvers (50 caliber is illegal though). Long guns have some restrictions as well, I think the bullet button is the biggest gripe, I'm not exactly sure what it is though.

I recommend checking out Calguns forums. It's basically the tiger droppings of the gun world.
Posted by highcotton2
Alabama
Member since Feb 2010
9387 posts
Posted on 5/29/16 at 5:26 pm to
quote:

I think the bullet button is the biggest gripe, I'm not exactly sure what it is though.


I think that is where they want you to have a fixed magazine. If you want to remove the magazine it requires a special tool. Can't just push a button and change magazines.
Posted by dwr353
Member since Oct 2007
2130 posts
Posted on 5/29/16 at 5:43 pm to
I would rather visit a place with more freedom. Maybe Cuba.
Posted by 632627
LA
Member since Dec 2011
12718 posts
Posted on 5/29/16 at 5:58 pm to
quote:



I think that is where they want you to have a fixed magazine. If you want to remove the magazine it requires a special tool. Can't just push a button and change magazines.


Like i said I don't know shite about long guns, but if that's the case that's awful. The state wants semi-autos handguns to have silly things like magazine disconnects and loaded chamber indicators. Those things are dumb. The bullet button sounds much worse.
Posted by lsufan1971
Zachary
Member since Nov 2003
18112 posts
Posted on 5/29/16 at 8:44 pm to
quote:

what the gun laws in California are





LINK

quote:

e state Senate on Thursday approved sweeping new restrictions on using guns in California in response to the December mass shooting by two terrorists that left 14 dead in San Bernardino.

Lawmakers approved 11 bills including measures mandating background checks for Californians buying ammunition and outlawing the manufacture and sale of semiautomatic rifles with detachable magazines.


quote:

Another measure approved Thursday would ban the possession of large-capacity magazines, those holding more than 10 bullets. Sen. Loni Hancock (D-Berkeley) told her colleagues that large-capacity magazines were found at the scene of the San Bernardino 
This post was edited on 5/29/16 at 8:48 pm
Posted by Ole Geauxt
KnowLa.
Member since Dec 2007
50880 posts
Posted on 5/30/16 at 8:33 am to
Moon Flour, OG. Be careful, don't get crossways with the left handed gestapo. You could be facing serious ramifications, doing hard time, or even worse in your case, being forced to eat a ham sammich..
Posted by Boxcar
Richmond VA
Member since Mar 2016
900 posts
Posted on 5/30/16 at 2:27 pm to
Move outta mudsharkastan.
Wtf you thinking?
Tell them your a cc holder and youll be whaled on like Rodney King
Posted by emboslice
Member since Dec 2012
4519 posts
Posted on 5/30/16 at 9:21 pm to
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being forced to eat a ham sammich..

my worst fear!

As implied before, I am not a gun enthusiast. I don't intend on purchasing any guns while I'm here. I have a .38 special for self defense that stays in my apartment at all times. When I was in Louisiana, it would come around with me when I took my car.

I assume I register the gun with the police department?

Thanks for all the feedback, and encouragement to move back home, gang. But I think I'll be staying for a while

I'm mostly concerned with the car insurance / registration thing at this point.
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