Moving to CA? Read these FAQ articles from the Calguns Foundation Wiki

[Librarian]

Link to the main page of the wiki -- http://wiki.calgunsfoundation.org/index.php/Main_Page

What to know when moving here -- http://wiki.calgunsfoundation.org/in..._with_firearms

How to legally transport your guns -- http://wiki.calgunsfoundation.org/in...e=Transporting

[Librarian]

I recently moved from NV I have glock mags and PMAGS is it true if I take the mags apart and leave the disassembled they are legal?

Just to catch this one - it WAS legal in 2013, it is highly likely ILLEGAL in 2014 and going forward.

For the 2013 and earlier situation, "leave them disassembled" is critical.

[Librarian]

Moving back to Cali. I am in possession of Glock 26 Gen4 and Ruger LCRx. Both SSE and DROS are unclear to me. Does it apply to my pistols, or am I misreading the text?

Moving to CA, neither DROS nor SSE has any application to guns you bring with you. Assuming no 'assault weapons' or things like the Taurus Judge (a CA short-barreled shotgun), all you need do is register the guns with the New Resident form.

I thought the wiki link was clear on that ...

[Librarian]

How does the handgun safety certificate play into this?

Moving here? It doesn't.

The HSC (next year the FSC) applies when purchasing a gun in CA.

[Librarian]

Here is a link to the official D.O.J. link to firearms which are legal in California:

http://certguns.doj.ca.gov/

Since this is a thread about moving to CA, and the Roster does not apply to guns moved here, that is uninteresting.

Further, 'legal in California' is a mistake. It should be 'legal for FFLs in California to sell to non exempt buyers in non-exempt transactions' - it has nothing to do with owning or using.

[emcon5]

Did the Wiki not survive the mess last month?

[BayInn]

Where is the wiki?

I think this post needs updating - links are not valid.

Thanks!

[Librarian]

They were OK, up until a couple days ago

Try this main link to the wiki info -- https://web.archive.org/web/20131021....php/Main_Page -- and use the upper-right arrows to force the WAYBACK machine to load the most recent versions, OCT 27, 2015 for most.

[maaksel]

Hi CalGuns - I'm moving to California from Virginia next month, and needed to look at my options.

It seems a lot of these links are broken, and I am unable to load a reference on the web.archive.org from OCT 27 2015, best I see is from 2013.

Any help would greatly be appreciated.

[Librarian]

Hi CalGuns - I'm moving to California from Virginia next month, and needed to look at my options.

It seems a lot of these links are broken, and I am unable to load a reference on the web.archive.org from OCT 27 2015, best I see is from 2013.

Any help would greatly be appreciated.

The save-date depends on the last time a page was changed. The main page, being mostly a collection of links deeper, has not changed much. Follow the links off the page, and you will ordinarily get the latest saved version. If not, look at the top of the WAYBACK display, and see the arrow-indicators; click on the rightward pointing arrow until it 'grays out' and you will have reached the latest.

[petosat]

Figured I'd finally register and ask the remaining questions I have for my upcoming move from Seattle. Almost all my questions have been answered by this forum, thank you guys for all the great info!

The only remaining questions I have are.
1: I see a lot of people posting pictures of their AR's with 30round pmag's why is that? Aren't 30rounders banned? I'm starting to get rid of most of my 30rnd mags but if I can save any of them I would be so friggin happy.

2: I have a .458 socom upper. As we all know they utilize regular AR mag's.
I have several mag's that i've put a .458 follower into and a new spring, these are still illegal right? Even though they can't accept 5.56 anymore their originally sold as 5.56 so they can't be brought with me? FYI each of the mags I have only hold 10rnds at capacity, but this shouldn't matter right?
I'm prepared to buy some dedicated .458 mags but they look exactly like AR mags, am I going to be screwed by this?

3: WTF is with G43 prices? Do I need to buy like 10 of these things and sell them when I get to CA?

4: Lastly, my CWP from WA means absolute dick in CA right? I take it CWP's are harder to get in CA but exactly how hard are they to get would you say?

[Levelone]

Hi,

I, too will be moving from texas.

From what I know 30 round pmags only allowed in the state of california with block in the mag to allow only 10 rounds.

Is it still true that all colt ar15s are banned due to being on the list? Has there been a change in law somewhere to allow colts in California. Reason why im asking is because ive stumbled upon some posts saying it can be done once modified then some people saying thats not true. I also see colt is selling california versions with bullet button on their site.

http://www.colt.com/Catalog/Rifles/California-Compliant-Carbines

I am still searching everywhere for the most updated law about banned guns and if they can be made legal. What are my options? Can i still just get a stripped lower and swap things over as well as make it meet california standards then register it within 60 days?

Thanks in advance. I will update this post as i find more answers but i need to catch up with the latest laws.

[SoCal Bob]

Is it still true that all colt ar15s are banned due to being on the list?

It depends on what model number/name is engraved on it. If it says Colt AR15, it is banned, if it says Colt 6920 (or something else other than AR15) it is OK.

Don't worry that it doesn't make sense, it is the California way. If it is not listed by name and model number then it would be OK as long as it had a bullet button and 10 round mags. Here is a link to the flow chart: http://www.calguns.net/caawid/flowchart.pdf

[bandook]

Yes on the buy 10 off roster guns and unload once you get to CA

[Levelone]

It depends on what model number/name is engraved on it. If it says Colt AR15, it is banned, if it says Colt 6920 (or something else other than AR15) it is OK.

Don't worry that it doesn't make sense, it is the California way. If it is not listed by name and model number then it would be OK as long as it had a bullet button and 10 round mags. Here is a link to the flow chart: http://www.calguns.net/caawid/flowchart.pdf

Thanks for the clarification. The one i have has m4 carbine on it as well as the colt logo. No ar15 wording on my lower.Also no wording for sporter, match target, nor law enforcement 6920. I now have hope and might not have to sell it after all. I do have to get rid of my taccon 3mr and slidefire though as I know those are illegal.

So once i get the bullet button the flash hider muzzle and telescoping stock can stay?

Thanks!