CCW question

[BennyMillian]

Can I have an optic and a flashlight on my ccw pistol? What modifications would I be able to have and not have on my ccw pistol?

[tradecraft]

With the mountain of information you provided us, the answers are: maybe / it depends.

[9Cal_OC]

As always, it’s best to state who your IA (issuing agency) is.

[SDM44]

A general rule is that a light & laser are ok on a carry gun. Also, usually modifications to your gun can be ok if they do not effect or remove any factory safeties from the gun, and any customization that doesn't violate state or federal regulations.

However, the IA for your county will have final say on what they allow so you'll need to check with them.

As always, it?s best to state who your IA (issuing agency) is.

Exactly. Then you can visit the Concealed Carry Info Forum for your county here to find out more from what others in your area are doing:

https://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/forumdisplay.php?f=116

[ForgeSST]

A general rule is that a light & laser are ok on a carry gun. Also, usually modifications to your gun can be ok if they do not effect or remove any factory safeties from the gun, and any customization that doesn't violate state or federal regulations.

However, the IA for your county will have final say on what they allow so you'll need to check with them.




Exactly. Then you can visit the Concealed Carry Info Forum for your county here to find out more from what others in your area are doing:

https://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/...play.php?f=116

OP, there are exceptions to the general rules noted by SDM444 above. As he states, the IA will have final say. Contra Costa County SO, for example, does not allow weapon lights, lasers or red dot sights on your carry weapon. The SO also does not allow any modifications to your carry weapon except for allowing replacement of factory iron sights with other iron sights such as tritium night sights. As noted check with your IA and review the county CCW forum.

[Jeepergeo]

Can I have an optic and a flashlight on my ccw pistol? What modifications would I be able to have and not have on my ccw pistol?

Will you be wearing tacticool pants and have a CCW badge on your belt?

[bushy_love]

Not sure why a laser/light wouldn’t be allowed, everyone I know with a ccw has a light and or an optic, I believe as long as it doesn’t remove any safety features or modify the way the weapon operates it is ok.

[Preston-CLB]

A general rule is that a light & laser are ok on a carry gun. Also, usually modifications to your gun can be ok if they do not effect or remove any factory safeties from the gun, and any customization that doesn't violate state or federal regulations.

However, the IA for your county will have final say on what they allow so you'll need to check with them.




Exactly. Then you can visit the Concealed Carry Info Forum for your county here to find out more from what others in your area are doing:

https://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/...play.php?f=116

This is the best answer.
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[Sig so sour of ca]

Not sure why a laser/light wouldn?t be allowed, everyone I know with a ccw has a light and or an optic, I believe as long as it doesn?t remove any safety features or modify the way the weapon operates it is ok.

Sadly not the case. Each IA has their own rules. Put a light on it CCW, it is against IA written policy, loose you permit and all the money you spent.

Yes I realize this is stupid but the rules are the rules. You have to check and see what YOUR IA says, doesn't matter what anyone else's says.

[Mag+1]

So, if my IA allows an accessory on a CCW firearm (which I install on mine) and I travel to another county that doesn't allow any accessories, could that be a problem?

[Preston-CLB]

So, if my IA allows an accessory on a CCW firearm (which I install on mine) and I travel to another county that doesn't allow any accessories, could that be a problem?

As long as you are complying with your IA's restrictions/policies, your permit is good statewide, and you'll be legal in another jurisdiction.

That said, it's possible some DB LEO could give you grief in a stop, but as long as you keep your cool, you should be good to go.

Personally, I wouldn't sweat it.
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[NorCalBusa]

Put a slightly different way; a permit is valid as long as you comply with its conditions. As soon as you no longer comply, it as if you do not have a permit. Let that sink in. Depending on what got their attention, the local policia could or could not care- you accept that risk- but your IA will likely care. A lot..

[Quiet]

Can I have an optic and a flashlight on my ccw pistol? What modifications would I be able to have and not have on my ccw pistol?

It depends on your issuing agency.

Not sure why a laser/light wouldn’t be allowed, everyone I know with a ccw has a light and or an optic, I believe as long as it doesn’t remove any safety features or modify the way the weapon operates it is ok.

There are some LE agencies that prohibits their LEOs from using lights/lasers on their duty firearms and that prohibition carries over to their carry permit holders.
The prohibition is due to training and liability.

Lack of proper training causing safety issues (yay for defunding), which causes liability issues.
^Such as...
~Using weapon mounted lights to search/illuminate an area when deadly force is not required causing flagging issues on bystanders and/or victims.
~Using weapon mounted lasers to point out/identify unarmed non-threatening persons of interest to other LEOs.

[Gymtech]

My IA only allows for after market trigger and sights.
From my understanding any modification can be used against you in court.
I just keep my ccw guns stock...

[DirkPitt]

As a civilian hypotheticaly if you disable the magazine disconnect and the loaded chamber indicator that’s a no go? It was assumed those things were requirements for sale , not use.