Can I buy a gun in AZ and bring it to California?

In order to bring into California any guns bought or obtained out of state, California residents must have the weapons directly shipped to a licensed gun dealer. Then, before the dealer transfers the gun to the owner, it must follow the procedures for in-state gun transactions, including: a criminal background check.
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Can I bring an out of state gun into California?

California does not honor any non-resident concealed firearm permits and they do not issue non-resident permits.
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Can you travel with a gun from Arizona to California?

Pursuant to California Penal Code section 25610, a United States citizen over 18 years of age who is not prohibited from firearm possession, and who resides or is temporarily in California, may transport by motor vehicle any handgun provided it is unloaded and locked in the vehicle's trunk or in a locked container.
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Can I take ammo from Arizona to California?

Well, you can buy ammunition out of state, but to bring it into California, you first have to ship it to a licensed California ammunition vendor so they can perform a background check and hand your ammo back to you.
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Can I conceal carry in California from Arizona?

In terms of reciprocity, California does not honor any other states' concealed carry permits. A U.S. citizen or legal resident at least 18 years old may carry a handgun anywhere within his or her place of residence, place of business or on private property owned or lawfully possessed by the citizen or legal resident.
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New Ruling May Impact California Gun Laws



What happens if you don't register your gun in California?

Just possessing a loaded or unloaded gun that is not registered is not illegal, but you may face punishment if you take it into a public space. California P.C. 25850 c 6 and California PC 25850 c 7 states that those who carry a loaded firearm that is not registered may face up to one year in county jail and a fine of ...
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Can CA residents buy ammo out of state?

California residents may not buy ammo out of state and bring it back with them. You can buy as much ammo as you want in whatever caliber; you do not need to own a registered gun for the caliber you buy.
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Can you carry a gun in California without a permit?

But state Attorney General Rob Bonta, a Democrat, warned residents that the bulk of California's concealed-carry law remains in effect, meaning that residents generally must still obtain a permit from a local police officer or sheriff to legally carry a loaded, concealed firearm in public.
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Can you carry a loaded gun in California?

Penalties

Without additional factors, carrying a loaded firearm is a misdemeanor that is punishable by up to a year in jail and a $1,000 fine. This offense is a felony that is punishable by up to three years in prison if any of the following aggravating factors exist: The defendant has felony or a firearm conviction.
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Can you carry in California now?

In fact, unless you have a California license to carry a concealed weapon, you can't legally walk your gun to a car parked on a public street unless you carry the weapon unloaded in a locked container. The broad prohibition on carrying guns outside the home could draw challenges now based on the Bruen ruling.
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Can you open carry in Los Angeles?

Under California Penal Code Section 26350 PC, it is illegal to openly carry a handgun that is exposed and unloaded on one's person or in a vehicle while in public.
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Are hollow point bullets illegal in California?

As defined by law, certain types of ammunition are illegal to possess. Restricted ammunition includes both armor piercing and hollow point bullets, along with other weaponry.
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Are hollow points legal in Arizona?

Thanks! hollow points are perfectly legal lol its Arizona. automatics and suppressors are legal.
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Can you give a gun to a family member in California?

Yes, as long as the adult child receiving the firearm is not in a prohibited category, pdf and the firearm is legal to possess (e.g., not an assault weapon). The transfer of a firearm between a parent and child or a grandparent and grandchild is exempt from the dealer transfer requirement.
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What is a ghost gun California?

"Ghost guns" are virtually untraceable and can be assembled by unlicensed buyers from legally purchased kits. The bill states sellers and manufacturers of these parts frequently market the products by emphasizing its lack of serial numbers and claim they are less regulated.
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What makes a gun California compliant?

All new candidate handguns must have a loaded chamber indicator and a magazine disconnect safety. As of January 1, 2020, all new models must also include a microstamping capability that imprints a unique mark on every fired case in two places.
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Can you carry a gun while hiking in Arizona?

Carrying a firearm outdoors in a State Park is permissible; however, a Park Ranger may make a reasonable request to remove a firearm if he or she believes that the person carrying the firearm poses a danger or threat to others lawfully present. All other prohibitions against discharging firearms apply.
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Can you carry a gun in the car in California?

California generally prohibits a person from carrying a concealed handgun in a motor vehicle, unless the handgun is in a locked container or the vehicle's trunk,1 or the person has a valid concealed weapons license.2. (Firearms carried openly in belt holsters are not considered “concealed”).
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Can you carry a loaded gun in your car in Arizona?

In Arizona, the state's gun laws allow adults who are 18 to 20 years old to openly carry loaded guns in their vehicles as long as the gun is visible to people who are outside looking into the car. If it is not visible, the gun must be kept in some type of case, holster, pack or the glove compartment.
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How many rounds can a pistol hold in California?

Bottom line: It's the law, it's not the law, it's the law again. Unless some other challenge comes along, Prop 67, codified in our Penal Code as section 32310 is now the law of the state. What this means for anyone residing in California is that the possession of a magazine that holds over ten rounds is unlawful.
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Does California have locked up ammo at home?

Ammo can be displayed and bought at gun shows, but it must be locked away in a sealed container unless a vendor is actively showing it to a buyer. Ammo sale regulations are the same at a gun show as any other place–buyers must have undergone a background check and vendors must be licensed.
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Do I need a real ID to buy ammo in California?

You will still be able to purchase ammunition after October 1, 2020, with a California ID, even if it is not a California Real ID. Anything else will require more documentation to prove that you belong in the United States. There's already a backlog of people waiting to buy ammunition at 'The Firing Line' in Clovis.
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How hard is it to get a CCW in California?

Pride Legal is here to help. California has put itself as one of the hardest states to acquire a CCW permit. Unlike New York, California CCWs are to be renewed yearly and must have good causation as to why a person needs their CCW renewed.
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Can I carry a gun in a national forest in California?

National Forests

Licensed concealed carry is legal generally in a National Forest. Unlicensed concealed carry may be legal in your campsite. Loaded and unloaded open carry are illegal in "prohibited areas" including the campground. Loaded and unloaded open carry is legal in "prohibited areas" in your campsite.
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