If you get caught with more than a 10 rnd MAG what happens?

[bigbadbleu]

What are the consequences if one is caught with more than a ten round mag assembled or in use (at a range or on BLM land)? Thanks, Bleu

[taperxz]

What are the consequences if one is caught with more than a ten round mag assembled or in use (at a range or on BLM land)? Thanks, Bleu

Nothing unless it is in a bullet button configured rifle. Even then we are not sure of the law.

[dls]

You may feel sad.

[calidefector]

You exercise your right to remain silent.

[Rand B. Wilson]

Someone please jump in and tell me if i am off base here, but this is my understanding:
It is not illegal to possess a standard capacity magazine.. it is the sale, manufacture, import, giving or 'getting' after 2000(?) that is not permitted. So, if you had a standard capacity magazine prior to 2000 you may still have and use it. It is also my understanding that you do not have to prove how you got it and instead to be prosecuted LE must show proof that you violated the law (so, shut up!)..
So if you have a 25 year old gun, it would make sense that you have a standard capacity magazine. If you have a new gun model that wasn't manufactured until 2009, you may have a harder time explaining how you came into possession of something prior to 2000 when it wasnt manufactured until 2009.

[AAShooter]

It depends.

[Oceanbob]

It is not illegal to own or possess any capacity magazine in California.

If confronted by anyone with authority just say "I own these". Say nothing else.

There is no Penal Code for arresting someone who 'owns' a magazine.

But remember that opening your mouth about anything else might move an innocent encounter into an arrest. Keep it shut and NEVER TALK TO THE POLICE.

[Wrangler John]

If you are unsure, or unwilling to risk being hassled, detained, or have your equipment confiscated (unlawfully or otherwise) then don't use a high capacity magazine on public land. There is no overwhelming need to shoot a high capacity magazine if it exposes the shooter to an incompetent or uninformed LEO which results in detention, confiscation or arrest.

In informal plinking or target shooting activities, about the only reason for using a high capacity magazine is to "rip up" or have a "Jolly Time" doing a bit of "popcorning". While barrel manufacturers may appreciate wearing out a barrel, the result could involve much more expensive legal representation. Yes, it all may be strictly legal, but naive to believe there will be no consequences. In my opinion, with today's climate, it would be better to avoid provoking the forces of the anti-gun crowd, leave the high capacity mags at home, or drive over the state line.

[Oceanbob]

If you are unsure, or unwilling to risk being hassled, detained, or have your equipment confiscated (unlawfully or otherwise) then don't use a high capacity magazine on public land. There is no overwhelming need to shoot a high capacity magazine if it exposes the shooter to an incompetent or uninformed LEO which results in detention, confiscation or arrest.

In informal plinking or target shooting activities, about the only reason for using a high capacity magazine is to "rip up" or have a "Jolly Time" doing a bit of "popcorning". While barrel manufacturers may appreciate wearing out a barrel, the result could involve much more expensive legal representation. Yes, it all may be strictly legal, but naive to believe there will be no consequences. In my opinion, with today's climate, it would be better to avoid provoking the forces of the anti-gun crowd, leave the high capacity mags at home, or drive over the state line.

I disagree. I legally own hi cap magazines and intend to use them if I feel like it. If I get arrested, then that Arresting Agency had better have some deep pockets. False arrest and abuse of power, neglecting my rights...all are actionable in Court.

I've never been hasseled by Law Enforcement for using hi cap magaines or even my RAWs at the Range. I've even let a couple of Highway Patrol guys shoot my HK-91 and hi cap (15 round glock) Glock 20 at a range.

If you own them use them.

[Rand B. Wilson]

...or drive over the state line.

Would this not (technically) cause legal issues when driving back over the state line?

[The Wingnut]

So if you have a 25 year old gun, it would make sense that you have a standard capacity magazine. If you have a new gun model that wasn't manufactured until 2009, you may have a harder time explaining how you came into possession of something prior to 2000 when it wasnt manufactured until 2009.

...it's not the firearm, it's the mag date that you should be concerned with, and even then, it's somewhat of a non-issue. Example: You find a mag - let's just say you stumble across it. It's a post-2000 dated AR 30-rounder, and you have an SU-16CA made this year. Blast away and drop mags with your finger with no worries, no laws have been broken.

[SA227driver]

Would this not (technically) cause legal issues when driving back over the state line?

You disassemble them before crossing back into Kalifornistan.

There is a sticky on this here. ---> http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=387409

Google and the search button are your friends here.

Welcome to Calguns!

[Wiz-of-Awd]

It is not illegal to own or possess any capacity magazine in California.

If confronted by anyone with authority just say "I own these". Say nothing else.

There is no Penal Code for arresting someone who 'owns' a magazine.

But remember that opening your mouth about anything else might move an innocent encounter into an arrest. Keep it shut and NEVER TALK TO THE POLICE.

Yes.

The job of the police is to enforce the law. If push comes to shove and a particular issue needs to be debated in regards to the law, it usually means sitting in jail while it's being hashed out by the attorneys.

A.W.D.

[BALDANDTOPLESS]

if the mag is somewhere other than a mag well, there's nothing to worry about. if its in a mag well make sure its featureless or RAW, and keep shooting.

[Renaissance Redneck]

I was reading here yesterday (can't find the threads right now, sorry) that there are sections in California law, separate from the high cap mag import/mfg codes, that classify high capacity magazines as "nuisances". That allows LE to seize the mags and destroy them without actually charging the possessor with a crime. Crazy California laws. I'll try to find the threads when I get the time.