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Originally Posted by
reefraff http:///forum/thread/381152/conceal-and-carry-license#post_3318776
I just leave it in the truck, safe in most parts of America. When I have to travel to California I throw a cheap gun in just in case. If they find it they can have it.
The problem with that is that posession of an unregistered handgun in Ca is a felony. The conviction will likely strip you of the right to purchase, regardless of the state you live in. Your NICS check will reveal that you have prior firearm related felony convictions. Lock it up to be sure they can't site you with carrying a concealed weapon out here. You may have some wiggle room since you don't permanently reside in Ca, but I'd hate to have to go to court just to prove to the judge that you don't live here. Lots of people that live here keep their previous state drivers licence and registration because it is crazy expensive to reister a car in Ca. They like to bust people for not transferring their license and registration.
If you guys are planning a trip to Ca, pick up a state to state firearms guide. They are available on the web, and could save you a LOT of hassle. They list rules for posession on a state by state basis so you know when you have to lock it up. If traveling/visiting Ca, it must be in a locked container (not the glove box), unloaded and no ammo in with the firearm. They also do not want you to have easy access to the ammo so don't keep it in the center console.
Ca DOJ
http://ag.ca.gov/firearms/travel.php
Oh, Ca has an assault weapon ban so also check the A/W list for your firearm before you come. My Walther P-22 rimfire had to stay in Missouri because it is considered an assault weapon in Ca due to the way Walther attached the barrel to the frame. Are we messed up or what?
There is also the issue of driving through a school zone with it. If you get pulled over or park within "X" number of feet from a school zone and it isn't locked up, you will be taken to jail. I think it's 1000ft, but don't quote me on that.