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Old 05-03-2019, 5:57 PM
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Anyone have any insight / thoughts on flying out of and back into CA with standard cap mags now that freedom week has done what it did?

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TSA and local LE don't care.

That said, there is no current exemption in the law for importing - take it out is legal, bring it back is not.
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been posts on this if you take them then you must block them to bring back.
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but you are correct. . .post freedom is indeed weak.
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If it is true that I can’t return with legally-owned standard cap mags, then wouldn’t it also be true that I could not travel out of state with a registered assault weapon? Or an off-roster handgun?

Are we guessing here, or has any legal authority actually rendered an opinion?


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^^^ read the law. No importation of large cap mags. Apples and oranges. RAW or off roster handgun have nothing to do with this thread.
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If it is true that I can’t return with legally-owned standard cap mags, then wouldn’t it also be true that I could not travel out of state with a registered assault weapon? Or an off-roster handgun?

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^^^ read the law. No importation of large cap mags. Apples and oranges. RAW or off roster handgun have nothing to do with this thread.
Actually, I think that's an interesting question (forget about off-Roster, no law against bringing those in - e.g. moving here, intrafamilial transfer).

But, 32310
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32310.


(a) Except as provided in Article 2 (commencing with Section 32400) of this chapter and in Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 17700) of Division 2 of Title 2, any person in this state who

manufactures or causes to be manufactured,

imports into the state,

keeps for sale, or offers or exposes for sale, or

who gives, lends, buys, or receives any large-capacity magazine

is punishable by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one year or imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170.
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30600.


(a) Any person who, within this state,

manufactures or causes to be manufactured,

distributes, transports, or imports into the state,

keeps for sale, or offers or exposes for sale, or who

gives or lends any assault weapon or any .50 BMG rifle, except as provided by this chapter, is guilty of a felony, and upon conviction shall be punished by imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170 for four, six, or eight years.
The language is quite similar; why is it we think returning with LCMs is prohibited, when we (or, a lot of us) don't think going out of state and returning with a RAW is similarly prohibited?

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Is there a legal definition of "importing?"

Because taking something that you legally bought here in California on vacation with you out of state and then returning home with your lawfully owned property seems like an overly broad definition of "importing."

Importing to me means that you're bringing something into the state for the first time and that never resided in California to begin with.
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Actually, I think that's an interesting question (forget about off-Roster, no law against bringing those in - e.g. moving here, intrafamilial transfer).

But, 32310 and then 30600
The language is quite similar; why is it we think returning with LCMs is prohibited, when we (or, a lot of us) don't think going out of state and returning with a RAW is similarly prohibited?

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Because for RAWs we have this:

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30670 (a) Section 30600 shall not apply to the importation into this state of an assault weapon or a .50 BMG rifle by the registered owner of that assault weapon or a .50 BMG rifle if it is in accordance with the provisions of Section 30945.
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30945. Unless a permit allowing additional uses is first obtained under Section 31000, a person who has registered an assault weapon or registered a .50 BMG rifle under this article may possess it only under any of the following conditions:

(a) At that person’s residence, place of business, or other property owned by that person, or on property owned by another with the owner’s express permission.

(b) While on the premises of a target range of a public or private club or organization organized for the purpose of practicing shooting at targets.

(c) While on a target range that holds a regulatory or business license for the purpose of practicing shooting at that target range.

(d) While on the premises of a shooting club that is licensed pursuant to the Fish and Game Code.

(e) While attending any exhibition, display, or educational project that is about firearms and that is sponsored by, conducted under the auspices of, or approved by a law enforcement agency or a nationally or state recognized entity that fosters proficiency in, or promotes education about, firearms.

(f) While on publicly owned land, if the possession and use of a firearm described in Section 30510, 30515, 30520, or 30530, is specifically permitted by the managing agency of the land.

(g) While transporting the assault weapon or .50 BMG rifle between any of the places mentioned in this section, or to any licensed gun dealer, for servicing or repair pursuant to Section 31050, if the assault weapon is transported as required by Sections 16850 and 25610.
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32420. Section 32310 does not apply to the importation of a large-capacity magazine by a person who lawfully possessed the large-capacity magazine in the state prior to January 1, 2000, lawfully took it out of the state, and is returning to the state with the same large-capacity magazine.
Prop 63 and SB1446 repealed the exemption. We would have to make a follow up challenge to that if we end up with a partial win in Duncan and 32310(a) remains.

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Because for RAWs we have this:





...and For >10 round magazines we have this:



Prop 63 and SB1446 repealed the exemption. We would have to make a follow up challenge to that if we end up with a partial win in Duncan and 32310(a) remains.


The absolute ban on importation of SCMs makes sense if possession in the state is illegal for everyone. If the ruling survives the 9th, I can’t see how a ban on traveling with legally-owned property could possibly remain in effect.

However, that would be in a world where things make sense, and unfortunately this is California.


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The absolute ban on importation of SCMs makes sense if possession in the state is illegal for everyone. If the ruling survives the 9th, I can’t see how a ban on traveling with legally-owned property could possibly remain in effect.

However, that would be in a world where things make sense, and unfortunately this is California.
Right, when 32310 was just parts (a) and (b), 32420 made sure that 32310 didn't ban traveling with legally-owned property.

When 32310 parts (c) and (d) were added, 32420 was rendered useless, so it was repealed at that time.

If the striking of 32310 in its entirety is ultimately upheld, then the fact that 32420 was repealed doesn't matter.

If (what I happen to opine is the more likely outcome) the 9th circuit affirms the district court's striking of 32310 (c) and (d) (but for other than 2nd amendment reasons), overturns the decision to strike of 32310 (a) and (b), and we aren't granted cert by SCOTUS, then we're in a wonky place (ban on travel with legal to own property) because 32420 is gone.

Just because it's wonky doesn't mean it isn't the law until we do something about it.
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Actually, I think that's an interesting question (forget about off-Roster, no law against bringing those in - e.g. moving here, intrafamilial transfer).

But, 32310 and then 30600
The language is quite similar; why is it we think returning with LCMs is prohibited, when we (or, a lot of us) don't think going out of state and returning with a RAW is similarly prohibited?

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PEN 36300 bans importation of “assault weapons”, not “REGISTERED assault weapons”. LCMs aren’t registered, so their general import is banned.
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"IT IS HEREBY FURTHER ORDERED that the permanent injunction enjoining enforcement of California Penal Code §32310 (a) and (b) shall remain in effect for those persons and business entities who have manufactured, imported, sold, or bought magazines able to hold more than 10 rounds between the entry of this Court’s injunction on March 29, 2019and 5:00 p.m., Friday, April 5, 2019."

I would argue that this is exactly the sort of nonsense that that order sought to prevent.
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"IT IS HEREBY FURTHER ORDERED that the permanent injunction enjoining enforcement of California Penal Code §32310 (a) and (b) shall remain in effect for those persons and business entities who have manufactured, imported, sold, or bought magazines able to hold more than 10 rounds between the entry of this Court’s injunction on March 29, 2019and 5:00 p.m., Friday, April 5, 2019."

I would argue that this is exactly the sort of nonsense that that order sought to prevent.
I don't want to get into the "total immunity for all time so long as you bought at least one magazine" argument, but that order doesn't really address the "re-import" problem. At the very least, it definitely does not protect people who simply owned magazines since before 2000 from prosecution if they leave the state and come back with them.
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Actually, I think that's an interesting question (forget about off-Roster, no law against bringing those in - e.g. moving here, intrafamilial transfer).

But, 32310 and then 30600
The language is quite similar; why is it we think returning with LCMs is prohibited, when we (or, a lot of us) don't think going out of state and returning with a RAW is similarly prohibited?

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Librarian. There is at least two distinct issues here. The one being what is meant by "import" in 32310 and the other is, even if the outcome of the Duncan appeal determines the statute to be constitutional on its face is it void for vagueness as applied. I only address the application.

As applied to a person who legally possesses a LCM within the state, but leaves and later returns with the LCM is ambiguous. Where the plain language of a statute is ambiguous given its textual context, the courts will seek to construe it according to rules of statutory construction as a general rule. However, an accused is entitled to due process, which includes fair notice of what may result in criminal charges. The most basic definition of "to import" is to "bring in" and I tend to think of imported cars and wines; things originating outside of the country that are brought into it. Not things that originate in the States, are shipped overseas, and for some reason brought back. Unlike a civil statute, statutory construction won't save an impermissibly vague criminal law. A law abiding citizen shouldn't have to familiarize themselves with changes in the law in order to understand its command.

This is much like the Rule of Lentity, which holds that where an accused proffers a reasonable definition of an ambiguous criminal statute the court will apply the statute most favorably to the accused over that offered by the prosecution. The principal limitation on the rule of lenity is that the ambiguity or uncertainty must be grevious, since most statutes are ambiguous to some degree.

Regardless of whether the statute can successfully be brought for bringing magazines back in, the problem comes down to who can risk being a test case. Even if you can afford the attorney fees, loss of time from work, and he accompanying stress, many will take the safe road. The State very well knows that, I suspect, and is thereby encouraged to intentionally pass vague laws.

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I don't want to get into the "total immunity for all time so long as you bought at least one magazine" argument, but that order doesn't really address the "re-import" problem. At the very least, it definitely does not protect people who simply owned magazines since before 2000 from prosecution if they leave the state and come back with them.
Wouldn't re-importation only be an issue because of 32310 (d), which is enjoined at the moment.
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Wouldn't re-importation only be an issue because of 32310 (d), which is enjoined at the moment.
No, importing is part of 32310(a), which is NOT enjoined.
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The more I look into it, the stronger it seems that Penal Code section 32301 would be void for vagueness were charges to be brought under it for the "re-importation" of a large capacity magazine. The statute provides with, with exceptions,

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any person in this state who imports into the state. . . any large-capacity magazine is punishable by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one year or imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170.
It does not say that a person in this state who "re-imports" into the state" may be punished and "re-imports" is not the same as "imports". See Websters,

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The more I look into it, the stronger it seems that Penal Code section 32301 would be void for vagueness were charges to be brought under it for the "re-importation" of a large capacity magazine. The statute provides with, with exceptions,



It does not say that a person in this state who "re-imports" into the state" may be punished and "re-imports" is not the same as "imports". See Websters,
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You raise a good question of legislative intent. There's a strong semantic inference that "Re-Importation" is simply a form of "Importation" and not something distinct from "Importation."

If the legislature intended for "Re-Importation" to be something different, then there would have been no purpose served by former Penal Code section 32420 which exempted folks who lawfully possessed large-capacity magazines in the state, then removed them, and later returned with them, from punitive sanctions from "Importation."
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You raise a good question of legislative intent. There's a strong semantic inference that "Re-Importation" is simply a form of "Importation" and not something distinct from "Importation."

If the legislature intended for "Re-Importation" to be something different, then there would have been no purpose served by former Penal Code section 32420 which exempted folks who lawfully possessed large-capacity magazines in the state, then removed them, and later returned with them, from punitive sanctions from "Importation."
Hey Rick,

Of course re-importation is importation, but the operative question is what does the law punish. If it meant to forbid reimportation, the legislative body ( the voters) is supposed to know how to make itself clear.

You are getting into statutory construction, the first rule of which is it isn't done where the meaning of statutory language is plain in textual context. If you have to compare present to former versions to decipher that meaning, you have an ambiguous statute. The same is true if you have to look at exemptions to the predecessor that no longer apply. Where a criminal statute is ambiguous, the statute is void for vagueness. An accused is entitled to fair notice of that for which he may be charged.

So look at the text of 32310 and ask how it should be construed based only on the plain meaning of its language. If it can be reasonably interpreted in more than one way, it will be strictly construed against the prosecution and in favor of the accused.

if I ever had to guess why 32420 treated leaving the state with LCMs legally possessed in the state prior to 2000 and returning with them as importation, I imagine it was because it was either the first time they would have been illegally brought into the state, since any prior importation would have been legal, or they may never have been imported should they have been manufactured in California.

if you really want to puzzle this out, ask yourself why the law makers would even be concerned that anyone would leave the state and return with an LCM, if possession itself was illegal. The electorate wasn't counting on Freedom Week and a flood of LCMs being legally imported into the State. Well, it may be legal.

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Of course re-importation is importation, but the operative question is what does the law punish. If it meant to forbid reimportation, the legislative body ( the voters) is supposed to know how to make itself clear.
A very common, "boilerplate" expression that I often read in appellate decisions goes something like this:

"If the legislature intended for the statute to provide (what it says), then it will have to state so more explicitly"

Statutes are formed as a result of the legislative process, which often involves a multitude of competing objectives, and the morphing of terms to achieve sufficient votes for passage. The result is often the antithesis of clarity.
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A very common, "boilerplate" expression that I often read in appellate decisions goes something like this:

"If the legislature intended for the statute to provide (what it says was intended), then it will have to state so more explicitly"


Statutes are formed as a result of the legislative process, which often involves a multitude of competing objectives, and the morphing of terms to achieve sufficient votes for passage. The result is often the antithesis of clarity.
I tried to fix that.
The way I look at it, statutes always provide what the say and the problem is what they say is not what they intend the statute to provide. As for the legislative process, while the initiative is a form of legislative process, I wonder if the average voter is even less informed and paying less attention than our legislators.
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I tried to fix that.
The way I look at it, statutes always provide what the say and the problem is what they say is not what they intend the statute to provide. As for the legislative process, while the initiative is a form of legislative process, I wonder if the average voter is even less informed and paying less attention than our legislators.
You wonder??

I stopped wondering that years ago.
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I tried to fix that.
The way I look at it, statutes always provide what the say and the problem is what they say is not what they intend the statute to provide. As for the legislative process, while the initiative is a form of legislative process, I wonder if the average voter is even less informed and paying less attention than our legislators.
I would consider that a problem, if the general populace was writing the Proposal. However, much like traditional action by the Legislature, the language is put together by consultants and special interest groups (see Prop 63). The advantage (?) of true legislative bills, even those drafted by outside interests, is that they are scrubbed by the Legislative Counsel’s Office, to include a review of existing statutes and primary impact.

The general populace doesn’t read or understand the Propositions (again, see Prop 63), but they follow the emotional guidance of the sponsors: “Safety for All”.

That gets you 63% of the vote for stoopid stuff.
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Regarding legislative intent of the language in 32310 (a), keep in mind that it and 32420 were part of the same bill (1999 SB23). At the time, for reference, the sections were 12020(a)(2) and 12020(b)(23) respectively. So the legislature was not trying to ban people from leaving and then returning with their magazines when the law was originally written.

The question then becomes, was the legislative intent of repealing 32420 specifically to make sure people doing so could be charged with a wobbler for importing instead of just an infraction for possession? (i.e. did they intend to make leaving and coming back a separate, worse, crime than staying put?) Or were they simply removing it because they felt it didn’t make sense anymore, because of 32310(b),(c)?

Either way, nothing happens automatically. Maybe the complaint or relief request can be amended at some point in time to say, “if 32310(a)(b) stay, but you get rid of (c)(d), can you please undo the repeal of 32420 so that we’re not in this goofy position?”
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Is there a legal definition of "importing?"

Because taking something that you legally bought here in California on vacation with you out of state and then returning home with your lawfully owned property seems like an overly broad definition of "importing."

Importing to me means that you're bringing something into the state for the first time and that never resided in California to begin with.
This was my area of concern, if I own something already and am bringing it back into the state I do not feel that I am ‘importing’ anything at all.

Not trying to be the guinea pig either.

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Old 05-11-2019, 3:55 PM
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Just read thru the meat of this thread, thanks for all the info and thought processes everyone.

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Old 05-11-2019, 4:18 PM
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^^ Bringing back large cap mags is importing do not delude yourself. Do it at your own risk. You will likely get away with it.
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