Understanding Recent Changes in Public Carry Laws: A California Perspective
Understanding Recent Changes in Public Carry Laws: A California Perspective Recent Legal Developments Recent court filings have brought California's gun regulations back into the spotlight. A gun show promoter has petitioned the Supreme Court to review California's restrictions on firearm sales at state-owned properties, challenging the 9th Circuit Court's decision that upheld these regulations. This latest legal battle highlights the ongoing tension between state-level gun control measures and constitutional rights…
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How To Beat A Grand Theft With A Firearm Charge – Penal Code Sections 487, 12022.5
How To Beat A Grand Theft With A Firearm Charge - Penal Code Sections 487, 12022.5 Facing a grand theft with a firearm charge can be daunting, especially with the severe consequences that come with it. However, understanding the legal landscape and potential defense strategies can make a significant difference. This blog aims to provide you with valuable insights into how to effectively combat such charges and safeguard your future.…
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Consequences of Bringing Weapons on California School Grounds
Consequences of Bringing Weapons on California School Grounds In 2022 alone, there have already been 27 school shootings in the United States. With the rise in gun violence and mass shootings, it is important for firearm owners to know where they can legally carry. The state of California prohibits anyone from bringing dangerous weapons onto school grounds. These laws are outlined in California Penal Code Sections 626.9 and 626.10. Penal…
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What You Need to Know About California’s Knife Laws
What You Need to Know About California’s Knife Laws Can I Carry a Knife in California? The laws regarding possessing and carrying knives in California can be complicated. Although carrying a knife is not always illegal, carrying a weapon of any kind can increase your chances of trouble with law enforcement. Even if you are ultimately found to be acting within a legal context, you may still face the inconvenience…
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Ghost Guns: California’s Legal Requirements for Self-Made Firearms
Ghost Guns: California’s Legal Requirements for Self-Made Firearms What Are Ghost Guns? As a result of California’s restrictive gun laws, self-made firearms have risen in popularity. These so-called “ghost guns” are manufactured outside of the traditional supply chain. They may be built on a 3-D printer, or put together using individual components sold by hundreds of companies that make almost finished weapons. The nearly completed firearms, known as "80 percent…
Read MoreFederal Consequences of Possessing or Discharging a Gun in a School Zone
Federal Consequences of Possessing or Discharging a Gun in a School Zone The United States Congress enacted the Gun-Free School Zone Act (GFSZA) in 1990. Congress declared crime involving drugs, guns and criminal gangs to be a particularly pervasive nationwide problem requiring federal regulation. After a successful legal challenge to the Supreme Court, the act was amended in 1995 and has since been upheld. Federal law defines a “school zone”…
Read More6 Common Misconceptions About the Right to Bear Arms
6 Common Misconceptions About the Right to Bear Arms The Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United States was adopted on December 15, 1791, as part of the Bill of Rights, which comprises the first ten amendments. When the Framers of our country were drafting the Constitution, they intended to distinguish an individual’s rights from those reserved for the state and provide safety measures within the document to protect…
Read MoreHow to Properly Obtain a Carry Concealed Weapon License in California (Penal Code Sections 26150 and 26155)
How to Properly Obtain a Carry Concealed Weapon License in California (Penal Code Sections 26150 and 26155) California law under Penal Code Sections 26150 and 26155 authorizes a county sheriff or city police chief to issue a permit to carry pistols, revolvers and other firearms capable of being concealed on your person. Application for Carry Concealed Weapon License in California In order to lawfully carry a concealed weapon in California,…
Read MoreWant to Get a Gun under New Orange County Concealed Weapon Laws? Just Say Self-Defense
Want to Get a Gun under New Orange County Concealed Weapon Laws? Just Say Self-Defense Following a recent decision in federal court, the rules behind Orange County concealed weapon laws have relaxed regarding carrying a concealed weapon in public. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decided that residents in California are no longer required to demonstrate a particular, individualized need for protection when applying for concealed…
Read MoreThere Are Many Potential Defenses To A Charge Of Carrying A Concealed Firearm In California
There Are Many Potential Defenses To A Charge Of Carrying A Concealed Firearm In California The laws regarding the carrying of a concealed firearm in California can be confusing and often lead to people being arrested in this charge when they thought they were in compliance with the law. First of all, it is important to know that the fact that the firearm was properly registered is absolutely no defense…
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