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The Annoyed Man wrote:

SQLGeek wrote:Believe it or not, there are some counties that are practically shall issue.

That would be the counties holding about 5% of the population. If you’re going to visit any big coastal city, fuhgeddaboudit.

Well Sacramento County isn't exactly small but most of them are. LTC issuance is at the discretion of the local sheriff but the license is good statewide.

Soccerdad1995 wrote:

bmwrdr wrote:

Soccerdad1995 wrote:

bmwrdr wrote:

SQLGeek wrote:

Lynyrd wrote:
I fail to see how I can defend myself with a gun that is inside a locked container.

The average Californian isn't allowed to defend themselves with a firearm outside of their home.

In other words it is a bad idea to bring a gun to California and the chances to return with a felony charge are increased by doing so.

But bringing a gun does increase your chances of returning at all.

... and it may be a good idea to contact a CA law office before leaving.

http://tracygraysonlaw.com/practice-are ... ns-charges

You may also want to pre-emptively bribe the local government officials to avoid being jailed for something that is not illegal. Good advice in all third world countries, including California.

I think the going rate for an LTC in an unfriendly county is a minimum of $20,000 in campaign contributions to the Sheriff.

Believe it or not, there are some counties that are practically shall issue.

Lynyrd wrote:
I fail to see how I can defend myself with a gun that is inside a locked container.

The average Californian isn't allowed to defend themselves with a firearm outside of their home.

Any normal handgun is fine as long as your magazines are 10-rounds or less. Don't worry about the approved gun roster or anything like that, that only applies to buying a gun in California from a dealer. I would stick to a handgun personally but you could bring a shotgun. I'd personally avoid bringing any type of AR/AK pattern rifle. You'd be good to go with a lever action. Those aren't considered assault weapons...yet...and you can even have more than a 10 round capacity for those because they have a tubular magazine.

And be sure you're transporting it legally:

"Pursuant to California Penal Code section 25610, a United States citizen over 18 years of age who is not prohibited from firearm possession, and who resides or is temporarily in California, may transport by motor vehicle any handgun provided it is unloaded and locked in the vehicle’s trunk or in a locked container. Furthermore, the handgun must be carried directly to or from any motor vehicle for any lawful purpose and, while being carried must be contained within a locked container.

Pursuant to California Penal Code section 16850, the term "locked container" means a secure container that is fully enclosed and locked by a padlock, key lock, combination lock, or similar locking device. This includes the trunk of a motor vehicle, but does not include the utility or glove compartment."

https://oag.ca.gov/firearms/travel