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California Gun Laws and Travel Guide



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California is not gun friendly. The just traveling through concept doesn't work too well in California, because if you are going to another state, you don't have to go into California at all. AZ, NV and OR all are easily and directly accessible without going through California. If you are traveling from state to state and carrying, you need to know the situation in each state you are entering or you could get into trouble. For certain states or if you have any doubt at all, keeping moving through the state (reference the McClure-Volkmer Act to only stop for gas and emergencies) towards your final destination state. Your destination state must have acceptable laws for your stay. We make some generalities with our color map here for ease of use so you should always look up the current details of the laws. Handgun laws are where it usually varies the most. This is a controversial issue but which ever side you are on, it is better to have informed people out there. You can also download an easy to print new 2013 version with all states and details.

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California Gun Law Travel Guide Basics

as-gre Ownership: unrestricted, no permit or license necessary

Friendly Law Icon Consistency of laws: uniform throughout state for registration and licensing, local areas do have different regulations.

Friendly Law Icon Self-defense: NO castle doctrine

Friendly Law Icon Open carry: prohibited

Friendly Law Icon Concealed carry: restrictive for residents only, sheriff has judgment, no out of state permits accepted

Friendly Law Icon Vehicle carry handguns: unloaded and cased in trunk or outside storage

Friendly Law Icon Vehicle carry long guns: unloaded and secured in gun case

Official source information
California Penal Code
California Statutes
California Legislature
California Rifle and Pistol Association
Gun Owners of California
Golden State Second Amendment Council
California State Home Page




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Adam | Jan 5, 2009 | Category: Security

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