Transporting a Carbine

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nunoste

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If I were to transport a carbine, say a Ruger PC4, would this fit under the definition of a rifle? The California Penal Code says, "SHOTGUNS AND RIFLES

Nonconcealable firearms (rifles and shotguns) are not generally covered within the provisions of California Penal Code section 12025 and therefore are not required to be transported in a locked container. However, as with any firearm, nonconcealable firearms must be unloaded while they are being transported. A rifle or shotgun that is considered an assault weapon in California must be transported in accordance with Penal Code section 12026.1."

But would a PC9 fall into this category? It seems pretty clear that the Penal Code is rather broad in defining the reasons for transporting a firearm, but if I were road tripping somewhere, I would like to make sure it would be ok to transport a carbine outside of the case. Not that I would, but if it were tactically necessary for some reason, it'd be nice to know I wasn't breaking the law in doing so.
 
Not being from Kalifornia

I can't fathom the gun laws.

I believe a PC 9 or 4 would be considered a rifle.. as long as it only had the 10 round magazine and you didn't dress it up.

But then I could be wrong since the magazine is removalble....
 
There is an entire LIST of weapons by mfg which are prohibited/restricted in California on the DOJ site. IF your Ruger is on the list, PAY ATTENTION to how to transport it legally.

http://caag.state.ca.us/firearms/index.html

Edit: I went and checked and neither Ruger is on the list so you would only have to comply with the unloaded and locked in the trunk requirements for regular firearms. HOwever, you may want to look here: http://caag.state.ca.us/firearms/regs/genchar2.htm and determine if the Ruger is/is not an assault weapon based on it's characteristics.

Also, if you have magazines with a capacity of more than 10 rounds, you can't bring them into the state - at all.
 
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