Can I use a hi-cap mag?

[explorerdude]

Don't know if this is the right place for this question, but here goes:

Can I use a hi-cap magazine, at work (gun shop) using one of the stores hi cap mags? I am 24 years old, so obviously I do not have pre-ban mags? Any help greatly appreciated.

[Whatisthis?]

That's a good question. I'll let someone else answer so I'm not spreading incorrect information... But I will say this. Just because you're 24 years old does not mean you can't legally own preban mags. There is not an age restriction on it.

[PandaLuv]

mmm, i wouldnt. It's not in your procession, though i wonder what librarian will say.

[troysland]

Didn't your uncle leave you those 30 rounders when you were 12? Yeah, that's how I remember it. Perfectly legal. No age limit to own.

[SuperSet]

You can use high caps as long as the owner is in the vicinity. This is mentioned in the Calguns Wiki.

[Librarian]

You can use high caps as long as the owner is in the vicinity. This is mentioned in the Calguns Wiki.

Right.

[anymoose]

Don't know if this is the right place for this question, but here goes:

Can I use a hi-cap magazine, at work (gun shop) using one of the stores hi cap mags? I am 24 years old, so obviously I do not have pre-ban mags? Any help greatly appreciated.

why would it be obvious that you dont have pre ban mags? im 25 and i have many many preban mags. my dad heard of the ban and bought a lot of common magazines and gave them to me in 1999. glock, AR, m1a, 10/22... among several others.

[Dantedamean]

Didn't your uncle leave you those 30 rounders when you were 12? Yeah, that's how I remember it. Perfectly legal. No age limit to own.

I thought you couldn't legally own gun parts until your 18?
Funny thing this guy ran up to me on the street and gave me a box of mags the other day. Is it legal to keep?

[CSACANNONEER]

You can legally borrow a +10 round mag from the owner as long as the owner of the mag is present. If the shop owns the mag and you are in the shop, I don't see a problem. But, IANAL.

I thought you couldn't legally own gun parts until your 18?
Funny thing this guy ran up to me on the street and gave me a box of mags the other day. Is it legal to keep?

LOL. There is no age restriction for owning firearms except for handguns, Ca-AWs and NFA items. A two year old can legally own a rifle and all the "gun parts" he/she wants.

[Sniper3142]

I thought you couldn't legally own gun parts until your 18?

You thought wrong.

[Dantedamean]

You thought wrong.

I may be reading this wrong.

http://ag.ca.gov/firearms/dwcl/12316.php

12316. (a)(1) Any person, corporation, or dealer who does either of the following shall be punished by imprisonment in a county jail for a term not to exceed six months, or by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by both the imprisonment and fine:
(A) Sells any ammunition or reloaded ammunition to a person under 18 years of age.
(B) Sells any ammunition or reloaded ammunition designed and intended for use in a handgun to a person under 21 years of age. As used in this subparagraph, "ammunition" means handgun ammunition as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 12323. Where ammunition or reloaded ammunition may be used in both a rifle and a handgun, it may be sold to a person who is at least 18 years of age, but less than 21 years of age, if the vendor reasonably believes that the ammunition is being acquired for use in a rifle and not a handgun.

(2) For purposes of this subdivision, "ammunition" shall include, but not be limited to, any bullet, cartridge, magazine, clip, speed loader, autoloader, or projectile capable of being fired from a firearm with a deadly consequence.

[anymoose]

That doesnt say anything about possession.

[Merc1138]

I may be reading this wrong.

http://ag.ca.gov/firearms/dwcl/12316.php

12316. (a)(1) Any person, corporation, or dealer who does either of the following shall be punished by imprisonment in a county jail for a term not to exceed six months, or by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by both the imprisonment and fine:
(A) Sells any ammunition or reloaded ammunition to a person under 18 years of age.
(B) Sells any ammunition or reloaded ammunition designed and intended for use in a handgun to a person under 21 years of age. As used in this subparagraph, "ammunition" means handgun ammunition as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 12323. Where ammunition or reloaded ammunition may be used in both a rifle and a handgun, it may be sold to a person who is at least 18 years of age, but less than 21 years of age, if the vendor reasonably believes that the ammunition is being acquired for use in a rifle and not a handgun.

(2) For purposes of this subdivision, "ammunition" shall include, but not be limited to, any bullet, cartridge, magazine, clip, speed loader, autoloader, or projectile capable of being fired from a firearm with a deadly consequence.

1. That is about ammunition, not magazines or guns.
2. It says absolutely nothing about giving ammo to someone under 18 or possession.

[Dantedamean]

1. That is about ammunition, not magazines or guns.
2. It says absolutely nothing about giving ammo to someone under 18 or possession.

You need to finish reading before you comment:
(2) For purposes of this subdivision, "ammunition" shall include, but not be limited to, any bullet, cartridge, magazine, clip, speed loader, autoloader, or projectile capable of being fired from a firearm with a deadly consequence.

And yes after rereading the PC possession isn't illegal. However if you say your uncle gave them to you he may be in a bit of trouble.

[CSACANNONEER]

You need to finish reading before you comment:
(2) For purposes of this subdivision, "ammunition" shall include, but not be limited to, any bullet, cartridge, magazine, clip, speed loader, autoloader, or projectile capable of being fired from a firearm with a deadly consequence.

OK, I read it and my reading comprehension tells me that it is 100% legal for someone under 18 to be given, manufacture, borrow or otherwise own or possess both long guns and ammunition. I think YOU need to reread and UNDERSTAND what you posted before commenting on it.