Question for Cali residents.

[Jurhum]

Well, I decided to buy a shot gun to go to the shooting range and have some fun whenever I feel bored.

Anyway, I went and bought a 12 gauge shotgun at a local store. Now, when I told some of my friends, they said that I must have a permit to have this gun.

On the other hand, others say it's ok to have one as long as I keep it in my trunk while traveling.

Now, I looked up some facts on the states website.. and found this.

SHOTGUNS AND RIFLES

Nonconcealable firearms (rifles and shotguns) are not generally covered within the provisions of California Penal Code section 12025 and therefore are not required to be transported in a locked container. However, as with any firearm, nonconcealable firearms must be unloaded while they are being transported. A rifle or shotgun that is considered an assault weapon in California must be transported in accordance with Penal Code section 12026.1.

Anyone with more info please let me know before I get myself into some deep shit. The gun is just for shooting at a shooting range. It's not for protection and what-not.

 

[Freedom Froggy]

WHAT part of cali u in?

and i dont think it should be a problem as long as u keep it unloaded as stated

 

[PuffnScruff]

you could always check the nra's website for more information

 

[Jurhum]

WHAT part of cali u in?

and i dont think it should be a problem as long as u keep it unloaded as stated

San Joaquin Valley the Bakersfield Area. I read the code and it seems ok to have one as long as it's locked and in the trunk of the car.

12026.1. (a) Section 12025 shall not be construed to prohibit any
citizen of the United States over the age of 18 years who resides or
is temporarily within this state, and who is not within the excepted
classes prescribed by Section 12021 or 12021.1 of this code or
Section 8100 or 8103 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, from
transporting or carrying any pistol, revolver, or other firearm
capable of being concealed upon the person, provided that the
following applies to the firearm:
(1) The firearm is within a motor vehicle and it is locked in the
vehicle's trunk or in a locked container in the vehicle other than
the utility or glove compartment.
(2) The firearm is carried by the person directly to or from any
motor vehicle for any lawful purpose and, while carrying the firearm,
the firearm is contained within a locked container.
(b) The provisions of this section do not prohibit or limit the
otherwise lawful carrying or transportation of any pistol, revolver,
or other firearm capable of being concealed upon the person in
accordance with this chapter.
(c) As used in this section, "locked container" means a secure
container which is fully enclosed and locked by a padlock, key lock,
combination lock, or similar locking device.

PuffnScruff thanks. I just wanted to make sure that there isn't new laws because I knew it was ok to have and carry a shotgun in one's car as long as it was in the trunk. But some of my buddies started to freak me out when they said I need a permit. I think I am on the safe side.

I hope.

 

[BIG NASTY]

to be safe keep it in the trunk unloaded and ya shouldnt have any problems if you get pulled

 

[EDouble]

Nah just 1 or the other.... you can keep it loaded, but make sure keep it out of the trunk & in site basicly :thumb: