Open Carry California

[FourTenJaeger]

Hello Everyone. I apologize for the '' Noobish '' Question. But could someone explain to me open Carry in this State? Exposed handgun in belt on person, No magazine inserted in firearm, loaded magazines on other side of belt fully exposed = legal? Do you need a permit or something? Thanks in advance

James

[pullnshoot25]

Re: Open Carry California

Hello Everyone. I apologize for the '' Noobish '' Question. But could someone explain to me open Carry in this State? Exposed handgun in belt on person, No magazine inserted in firearm, loaded magazines on other side of belt fully exposed = legal? Do you need a permit or something? Thanks in advance

James

Californiaopencarry.org

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[CitaDeL]

Hello Everyone. I apologize for the '' Noobish '' Question. But could someone explain to me open Carry in this State? Exposed handgun in belt on person, No magazine inserted in firearm, loaded magazines on other side of belt fully exposed = legal? Do you need a permit or something? Thanks in advance

James

No permit or license is required, though without one, the restrictions are numerous.

A holstered unloaded sidearm, with or without an empty magazine inserted in the firearm, with full magazines in possession (but not in the firearm) and in plain view is generally legal. The exceptions include within 1000 feet of a K-12 school. (Pre-schools and day cares do not fit this definition.), in a State Park, on U.S. Post office property, and public building (ie: Federal, State or local government buildings).

Please see CaliforniaOpenCarry.org and OpenCarry.org and look up the California forum for more detailed information.