Storing guns at home..

[C_1]

I don't know if this is in the right forum/thread.. but.. I have a few questions about storing guns, in the house..

The HSC guide book says:

1. Always store your firearm unloaded.
2. Use a firearms safety device AND store the firearm in a locked container.
3. Store the ammunition separately in a locked container.

If something was to happen, and I would need to get the gun. Isn't it a little inefficient to fetch the ammo, find the key, unlock the box, then unlock the safety device, and finally load the gun?

Can I just put the unloaded gun and 1 mag in a locked box, and stow it under the bed? And keep the extra mag and ammo in a locked box in the dresser. Will that work?

I live in California and have no kids at the house. Is there a way I can store the gun safely and have easy access?

The HSC guide says not to store it in a bedside tablem, under the mattress, or on a closet shelf. Where could I put it?

I just want to make sure, so I dont break any laws. Thanks for any help.

[tombinghamthegreat]

The HSC guide is only advising you to do that, they do not say you have to lock up your gun. There is no law preventing you from leaving your guns loaded in your house, your property and place of business(not sure about SF though). You can leave it by your bedside, walk around with it, place it under the toliet or where ever you choose legally. If you have minors in your house the locking up your firearms rule only applies if they take your gun and do something stupid with it like shoot up a school.

Use the search button and remember when transporting the firearm keep the handgun in a trunk or locked container, you can keep the ammo next to the gun. The great thing about this forum the ability of this community to debunk the myths of gun laws.

[C_1]

Oh. Okay. Thanks!

Can I transport the gun in a locked container, under the passenger seat? And it cant be loaded with a mag? Can I just have the mag/ammo in the armrest or something?

[tombinghamthegreat]

Oh. Okay. Thanks!

Can I transport the gun in a locked container, under the passenger seat? And it cant be loaded with a mag? Can I just have the mag/ammo in the armrest or something?

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=103660

The gun cannot be loaded but the ammo/gun can be in the same container even though some people may disagree. Concealing a handgun in a arm rest mag is could be illegal (People v. Hale 1974). Also for transportation remember your 4th and 5th amendment rights. If the cop asks about firearms say you don't have anything illegal and do not give consent. Even if you are following the law a rookie cop that is not fimilar with the laws may give you a bad day.

[tombinghamthegreat]

Also be fimilar with the transportation rules within 1000 feet of a school, meaning having the firearm in a locked container when driving or walking by a school zone. Private property is exempt from this.

12026.1. (a) Section 12025 shall not be
construed to prohibit any citizen of the United States
over the age of 18 years who resides or is temporarily
within this state, and who is not within the excepted
classes prescribed by Section 12021 or 12021.1 of this
code or Section 8100 or 8103 of the Welfare and
Institutions Code, from transporting or carrying any
pistol, revolver, or other firearm capable of being
concealed upon the person, provided that the following
applies to the firearm:
(1) The firearm is within a motor vehicle and it
is locked in the vehicle's trunk or in a locked container
in the vehicle other than the utility or glove
compartment.
(2) The firearm is carried by the person directly
to or from any motor vehicle for any lawful purpose
and, while carrying the firearm, the firearm is
contained within a locked container.
(b) The provisions of this section do not
prohibit or limit the otherwise lawful carrying or
transportation of any pistol, revolver, or other firearm
capable of being concealed upon the person in
accordance with this chapter.
(c) As used in this section, "locked container"
means a secure container which is fully enclosed and
locked by a padlock, key lock, combination lock, or
similar locking device