The idea of brandishing a firearm and making threats might seem like it would be a fun way to liven up an otherwise boring afternoon, but if you do, you’ll find that the moment of fun isn’t worth all the legal headaches you’ll face as a direct result of your stunt. In California, it’s illegal […]
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Carrying a Firearm in California
Knowing what California law does and doesn’t permit you to do with your firearms is tricky. On one hand, in 2018, the Ninth Circuit handled the case and decided that the Second Amendment does allow open carry. On the other hand, California has created so many restrictions that they’ve virtually made open carry impossible. There […]
Using or Brandishing an Imitation Firearm
It’s no secret that no matter what crime you’re charged with, things will always go from bad to worse if you bring a weapon onto the scene. The consequences of having a weapon are so bad, that many criminals have fallen into the habit of not carrying any real firearms or knives while engaged in […]
Legal Self-Defense Weapons in California
There are some weapons that California lawmakers don’t want you to have and some that you’re legally allowed to have and use for self-defense purposes. Firearms First, you can legally own a gun in California for self-defense purposes provided you’ve gone through the proper training and licensing process. Not only do you have to go […]
California’s Stance on Wallet Guns
If you’ve never heard of a wallet gun, you’re not alone. They’re not terribly common and are usually only seen at gun shows and in museums where they’re often considered a novelty item. However, since wallet guns are a real thing and there is always a chance that someone could have one that they honestly […]