Question for you CA fellas

I'm very sad to say (especially on this sub forum) but I will be moving to California in hte next few weeks. Now, I want to have at least 1 quality quality handgun that I can take. WIth the stupid 10 round magazine capacity laws in effect, I figure I'll make those bullets as large as possible. 45acp to be specific. I was planning on making a 1911 purchase this year anyways.

I browsed the list of 1911's available and my top pick wasn't on the list, springfield TRP. Does Cali law allow me to buy in gun in free air (CO) and bring it into CA when I drive cross country? Or does the gun have to be on the DOJ list before i even own it?

Thanks. Never thought I'd have to ask

Originally Posted by Rush4theYehO

I'm very sad to say (especially on this sub forum) but I will be moving to California in hte next few weeks. Now, I want to have at least 1 quality quality handgun that I can take. WIth the stupid 10 round magazine capacity laws in effect, I figure I'll make those bullets as large as possible. 45acp to be specific. I was planning on making a 1911 purchase this year anyways.

I browsed the list of 1911's available and my top pick wasn't on the list, springfield TRP. Does Cali law allow me to buy in gun in free air (CO) and bring it into CA when I drive cross country? Or does the gun have to be on the DOJ list before i even own it?

Thanks. Never thought I'd have to ask

You can import guns into CA that are not on the DOJ list. One way, is to do what you said and buy the gun before you move, then register the firearm when you do (as long as it has a 10 rnd mag and no "evil features" you should be good).

Second, once you are in state, you can purchase guns not on the DOJ list via the single shot exemption and a friendly FFL.

FYI - you can also bring your AR/AKs as long as you install a bullet button (or similar mag lock device) and get yourself some 10 round mags. You can also keep all your high-cap mags, just disassemble them so that they become "parts" instead of an "ammunition feeding device".

Visit www.calguns.net for tons of great info on guns in CA.

To which part are you moving?

I can't speak for CA laws in regards to what firearms you're allowed to have (learning that is depressing enough), but I can tell you that your travel is federally protected under FOPA

FOPA covers interstate transfer while traveling such as your case (moving)

GREAT post on this subject:
http://forum.pafoa.org/concealed-ope...tml#post466811

§ 926A. Interstate transportation of firearms


Notwithstanding any other provision of any law or any rule or regulation of a State or any political subdivision thereof, any person who is not otherwise prohibited by this chapter from transporting, shipping, or receiving a firearm shall be entitled to transport a firearm for any lawful purpose from any place where he may lawfully possess and carry such firearm to any other place where he may lawfully possess and carry such firearm if, during such transportation the firearm is unloaded, and neither the firearm nor any ammunition being transported is readily accessible or is directly accessible from the passenger compartment of such transporting vehicle: Provided, That in the case of a vehicle without a compartment separate from the driver's compartment the firearm or ammunition shall be contained in a locked container other than the glove compartment or console.

This federal law permitting interstate transportation of a firearm applies only if all of the following requirements are met:
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Thanks guys. Got some reading to do.

Ender, I'll be in Pasadena.

You can get the CA legal TRP here, it is on the list so no problem.
http://certguns.doj.ca.gov/

PC9105LCA (rail)
PC9107L (stainless)
PC9108L (armory kote)

So based on my (half hearted) reading, I believe I can bring a gun, so long as transportation rules are all followed. I am going to be buying a MC operator and bringing it with me. Off to ze fun shop!

Make sure that you aren't bringing any short barreled rifles into CA. Throw a bullet button on, disassemble your standard capacity magazines and bring whatever off-roster pistols you want.

I'm moving Weds. Nervous as hell.