More California Concealed Weapons – Possession of Firearms information
carrying a concealed firearm faq – california penal code section 12025
- What if the gun I was caught carrying was broken, can I still be charged with carrying a concealed firearm?Yes. A firearm does not need to be in working order if it was designed to shoot and appears capable of shooting.
- If I was carrying a gun in a holster, can I be charged under this statute? No. Firearms carried openly in belt holsters are not concealed for the purposes of this crime.
- If I have a permit to carry a concealed weapon that was issued by another state, am I allowed to carry a concealed gun in California? No. Permits issued from other states are not valid in California. Therefore, if you are found carrying a concealed gun, you will not have a recognized permit.
- What does a “locked container” mean for the purposes of this crime? It means a secure container which 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.
- Does this charge apply if I was caught carrying a knife or other deadly weapon?
No. This charge specifically deals only with firearms capable of being concealed, which is defined as any device designed to be used as a weapon, from which a projectile is
expelled or discharged through a barrel by the force of an explosion or other form of combustion and that has a barrel less than 16 inches in length. Therefore, no knives or even large non-concealable firearms (e.g. shotguns, rifles) are covered by this particular law.
