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California Gun Possession Lawyers

LegalMatch Law Library Managing Editor, Ken LaMance, Attorney at Law

Some states place limitations on firearm possession and sales. These are the restriction on firearms in California:

The Child Access Prevention Law - This law requires adults to use a loaded-chamber indicator and magazine safety disconnects to prevent accidental shootings. It also requires owners to store guns in a place not readily available to minors under 18. If a child obtains an improperly stored gun the adult owner is criminally liable.
Juvenile Possession Law - This law bars possession of handguns or ammunition by people less than 18 years.
Juvenile Sale/Transfer Law - This law bars or restricts the sale or transfer of specified guns to youth. In California you have to be 21 to buy a handgun and 18 for other firearms.

Does California Require Background Checks?

Yes, on all firearms sales including those at gun shows. The waiting period to get a permit to buy the gun is 10 days. The state is then forced to destroy the records on the sale of rifles and shotguns. There is also a restriction on how often you can buy a gun. Handguns are restricted to one per 30 days.