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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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 […]
Can you Brandish a Fake Knife in California?
You might not think that brandishing a fake knife in California is a big deal but California’s lawmakers don’t agree. If you draw a knife and brandish it in a manner that’s deliberately designed to make other people think it’s a genuine weapon, you violate Penal Code 417.4 PC. This is one of California’s misdemeanors. The […]