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What is california gun possession?

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.

Is it Illegal to Carry a Concealed Weapon?
Yes, but police have some discretion.

Does California Require a License to Possess Firearms?
Yes, they do require people who wants to buy a handgun to obtain a ¿handgun safety certificate¿ (a license).

Does California Have a Ban on Assault Weapons?
Yes, the state has banned certain types on automatic weapons according to their characteristics.

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