rbounds217
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I will soon be moving to the San Francisco area of California. Are there any special laws that anyone knows about regarding handguns and shotguns? Maximum clip sizes? Permits? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
I am moving into California and I own several handguns. What are the new-resident registration requirements?
You are considered to be a personal handgun importer as defined by California law. You may bring all of your otherwise California-legal firearms with you, but you must report all of your handguns to the DOJ within 60 days as required utilizing the New Resident Handgun Ownership Report. [PDF 518 kb / 2 pg] You are not required to report rifles or shotguns. You may not bring ammunition feeding devices with a capacity greater than ten rounds, machineguns, or assault weapons into California.
(PC sections 12001, 12072(f)(2))
I may be wrong, but I think any handgun you bring into CA right now must be on the approved list, and any rifle must NOT be on the banned list.
+1. That was my mini-Bible when I lived there. I bought one every year ... because the laws changed so much.YOU MUST buy a copy of this book
It will answer all your questions in plain English.
How to own a gun and stay out of jail California 2007 edition.