California Gun Laws F.A.Q.

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• +Q: Does California require a permit to purchase weapons?
• +Q: Does California require owners to register their firearms with the police?
• +Q: Does California require an owner's license?
• +Q: Does California issue open carry permits?
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  A:

  In some rural areas in California open carry of long guns is allowed. It must be allowed by the local government. County sheriffs may issue permits allowing owners to carry their handgun "loaded and exposed" if the county has a population of under 200,00.

• +Q: Does California issue concealed carry permits?
• +Q: Does California have preemption over subdivisions?
• +Q: Does California have a restriction on magazine capacity?
• +Q: Does California support the castle doctrine?
• +Q: Does California have a "stand-your-ground" law?
• +Q: Does California uphold a peaceable journey?
• +Q: Does California have restrictions on assault weapons?
• +Q: What NFA restrictions does California have?

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