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Are .50 BMG caliber rifles legal in California?

Posted on March 14, 2023 | Category: Gun Laws

Playlist: .50 Caliber BMG RiflesWatch this playlist on YouTube With very few exceptions, .50 BMG (fifty caliber) rifles are illegal in California. They are prohibited by Penal Code 30610 PC and Penal Code 30600 PC, California’s law on assault weapons. In fact, “BMG” stands for Browning Machine Gun. It was originally developed by John Browning (in …

Penalty for Carrying a Concealed Weapon Without a Permit

Posted on August 17, 2022 | Category: Criminal Defense, Gun Laws, Laws, Useful information

A woman grabbing a gun out of her purse.

The gun laws of most states say that if you carry a concealed weapon without a permit, then a prosecutor can charge you with either: a misdemeanor, a felony, nothing if you are exempt under your state’s concealed carry laws, or nothing if you are a resident of a “Constitutional Carry” state. Most state laws …

Carrying a Concealed Weapon in Las Vegas – 3 common questions

Posted on July 23, 2022 | Category: Gun Laws

Carrying a concealed (not readily observable) weapon is a category C felony in Las Vegas and throughout Nevada, unless you have a valid CCW permit. If you get charged with this offense, you will be looking at 1 to 5 years in prison and up to $10,000.00 in fines. 1. Is a CCW permit required for …

Can a Spouse of a Felon Own a Gun in Nevada?

Posted on May 25, 2022 | Category: Gun Laws

Spouses of felons can own guns in Nevada in theory, but it is a bad idea in practice. Nevada law prohibits convicted felons from possessing firearms, and prosecutors may be able to argue that convicted felons are in joint- or constructive possession of any firearms that their spouses own – even if their spouses keep …

Are silencers and suppressors legal in Nevada?

Posted on March 22, 2022 | Category: Gun Laws

Yes, people may purchase and possess silencers in Nevada if the following five conditions are true: You are a resident of Nevada or of another state where silencers are legal; You are at least twenty-one (21) years of age; You are legally allowed to purchase and possess a firearm; You pass a background check by …

Penal Code 24310 PC – Are Camouflaging Firearm Containers Illegal in California?

Posted on February 13, 2022 | Category: Gun Laws

A camouflaging firearm container, which is illegal in California under Penal Code 24310 PC.

Under Penal Code 24310, it is illegal to do any of the following with respect to camouflaging firearm containers: Manufacture, Import into the State of California, Keep for sale, Offer for sale, Give, Lend, and/or Possess What is a camouflaging firearm container? A camouflaging firearm container is an object that holds a gun, but nonetheless does …

Nevada Gun Laws as to Automatic Weapons

Posted on January 5, 2022 | Category: Gun Laws

Nevada gun law does not prohibit possessing machine guns (automatic weapons). However, federal law prohibits the possession of machine guns unless they were lawfully possessed and registered prior to May 19, 1986. In order for someone to lawfully transfer a legally-owed machine gun in Nevada, the person must obtain a permit from ATF (the Bureau …

Nevada Gun Laws in Car – What You Need to Know

Posted on December 29, 2021 | Category: Gun Laws

Firearms are largely permitted in vehicles in Nevada, but CCW permits are still required for concealed carry, and long guns may not be loaded. Guns are also prohibited in the parking lots of public school grounds and federal properties such as post offices. Can I open carry in a car? Nevada is traditionally an open …

What is a Zip Gun and is it Illegal in California? (Penal Code 33600 PC)

Posted on September 19, 2021 | Category: Gun Laws

A zip gun, which is illegal in California under Penal Code 33600 PC

A zip gun is essentially a cheap makeshift gun. A person constructs one using supplies from around their home or found at a local hardware store. Zip guns are sometimes a weapon of choice among criminals because they’re relatively untraceable and can be thrown out after a single shot. The term “zip” is used because …

Arizona CCW reciprocity – 3 things to know

Posted on June 5, 2021 | Category: Gun Laws

1) Most states have CCW reciprocity with Arizona The majority of U.S. states recognize current and valid Arizona permits for carrying concealed handguns. But some states require that the person be an Arizona resident. And some states – similar to Arizona – require no permit to conceal carry at all: Age and permit conditions States …

What Charges Can I Face If My Child Finds a Gun in the House?

Posted on November 15, 2020 | Category: Gun Laws

If you possess a firearm in California and a child gets a hold of it in your home, you can face a number of criminal charges. This is true even if you legally possess the firearm. Sadly, there are stories in the news almost every week in which a child manages to find a gun …

How to Register an Unregistered Gun in California

Posted on March 19, 2020 | Category: Gun Laws

June 5, 2021 update: On June 4, 2021, a federal judge overturned California’s ban on assault weapons on the grounds that it violates the constitutional right to bear arms under the Second Amendment. But assault weapons remain illegal in California while the state appeals the ruling. You can register an unregistered gun in California by …

AB 1968 Creates Lifetime Gun Ban for Some Afflicted with a Mental Health Disorder

Posted on January 4, 2019 | Category: Gun Laws

Assembly Bill 1968 was signed into law by Gov. Brown in September 2018. The bill establishes a lifetime ban on gun ownership for those persons who are: involuntarily admitted to a facility for a mental health disorder more than once in a year; and, are considered a danger to themselves or others. Please note, though, …

2017 Changes to California’s Gun Laws

Posted on January 3, 2017 | Category: Gun Laws

2020 UPDATE: On August 14, 2020, the Ninth Circuit ended California’s ban on high capacity magazines (HCMs). It ruled that PC 32310’s ban on HCMs violates the Second Amendment. The article below was written before this ruling. Beginning on January 1, 2017, California has a number of new laws that would restrict residents right to …

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