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Second Amendment Rights And In San Diego
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You can legally transport firearms in California if you have it locked and unloaded in your trunk.
Pursuant to California Penal Code section 25610, a United States citizen over 18 years of age who is not prohibited from firearm possession, and who resides or is temporarily in California, may transport by motor vehicle any handgun provided it is unloaded and locked in the vehicle's trunk or in a locked container.
The officer will need your ID and a copy of your court order. Your firearm(s) must be unloaded. Place your firearm(s) in your locked trunk. If you do not have a trunk, lock your firearm in a container and place it in the back of your vehicle, out of reach.
Concealed carry is only legal with a California Concealed Carry Weapons License (CCW). The minimum age is 18 years old, although a licensing authority has the discretion to require applicants to be older than 18 years of age.
The officer will need your ID and a copy of your court order. Your firearm(s) must be unloaded. Place your firearm(s) in your locked trunk. If you do not have a trunk, lock your firearm in a container and place it in the back of your vehicle, out of reach.
Without a CCW permit, carrying a loaded firearm in your car is illegal and may result in criminal charges.
However, U.S. Supreme Court decisions of Heller (2008) and McDonald (2010) established that the Second Amendment applies to all states within the Union, and many of California's gun laws are now being challenged in the federal courts.
It is not always a crime to carry a concealed weapon in California. A valid permit is essential for ordinary citizens to legally carry firearms in public. The San Diego County Sheriff's Department, in some instances, issues concealed carry permits to California residents.
Without additional factors, carrying a loaded firearm is a misdemeanor that is punishable by up to a year in jail and a $1,000 fine.
Under California Penal Code Section 26350 PC, it is illegal to openly carry a handgun that is exposed and unloaded on one's person or in a vehicle while in public.