Important Links
State of California Department of Justice Attorney General California Firearms Laws Summary Initial and Renewal Application for Concealed Weapon California forms Frequently Asked Question Sites California State Statutes California Code of Regulations California Gun Laws Wiki California Gun Laws Frequently Asked Questions California State Attorney General Website Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office Website California Secretary of […]
Reciprocity Guidelines for California
California will not honor the concealed carry permits of any other state.
Applying for a Permit in California
Information regarding applying for a permit to carry in California is available here as of result of a recent ruling with the California 9th Circuit Court. This foundation will have the most up to date information regarding the laws of California on how to apply for a permit. The local sheriff and police will issue […]
Applying for a Non-Resident Permit
There are no options for non-resident permits in the State of California.
Carry Permit Limitations
Penal Code 27330 No person at a gun show or event, other than security personnel or sworn peace officers, shall possess at the same time both a firearm and ammunition that is designed to be fired in the firearm. Penal Code 171c(a)(1) Any person who brings a loaded firearm into, or possesses a loaded firearm […]
Gun Sign Requirements and Limitations
In the State of California gun sign laws do not carry the force of law and if you have a permit you should not under any circumstances carry in a location that has expressly prohibited carrying a firearm. If a location is posted within the State of California within the state these signs do not […]
Carry Restrictions for State, National and other Public Lands
Carrying is allowed in State Parks, State and National forests and road side rest areas but is not allowed in State WMAs or game refuges.
Traveling in a Vehicle with a Firearm without a California Permit
In order to carry a loaded handgun in a vehicle you must have a permit. The transportation or carrying of any pistol, revolver, or other firearm capable of being concealed upon the person by any citizen of the United States over the age of 18 years who resides or is temporarily within this state, and […]
Open Carry Laws for California
Open carry is not legal within the State of California in most instances. For specific laws and requirements reference the specific state laws.
Carry Law Preemptions for California
Per code 53071 It is the intention of the Legislature to occupy the whole field of regulation of the registration or licensing of commercially manufactured firearms as encompassed by the provisions of the Penal Code, and such provisions shall be exclusive of all local regulations, relating to registration or licensing of commercially manufactured firearms, by […]