Transporting Cap and Ball Revolvers

[51colt]

I drive a pickup truck. I been locking them in cases like a hand gun. Is this necessary? I always wondered what the law was on this.
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[BigDogatPlay]

Is it a firearm capable of being concealed upon the person? Bear in mind that California treats muzzle loaders like other firearms in a number of key areas... felon in possession being one.

Unloaded and in a secured container would be the way to go, I think.

[Tallship]

Muzzle loaders are firearms for ALL purposes in CA except for the sale and purchase. The one thing about C&B revolvers is "loaded" means powder and ball in the cylinder and capped. But just leave it completely unloaded to be safe.

[Dutch3]

Muzzle loaders are firearms for ALL purposes in CA except for the sale and purchase. The one thing about C&B revolvers is "loaded" means powder and ball in the cylinder and capped. But just leave it completely unloaded to be safe.

Why?
The law states muzzle loaders are considered unloaded unless powder, balls and caps are in place.

I often load my revolver with powder and balls the night before heading to the range. It saves time and can be more comfortable and accurate dispensing the powder at my kitchen table rather than outdoors in the wind and rain.

Of course, I transport it uncapped in a locked container. Completely safe and legal. Why would I do it any other way?

[Tallship]

Why?
The law states muzzle loaders are considered unloaded unless powder, balls and caps are in place.

I often load my revolver with powder and balls the night before heading to the range. It saves time and can be more comfortable and accurate dispensing the powder at my kitchen table rather than outdoors in the wind and rain.

Of course, I transport it uncapped in a locked container. Completely safe and legal. Why would I do it any other way?

Just in case you run across some officer who is not familiar with the law, sees the balls in the cylinder and decides that you have a loaded weapon. Saves you a lot of hassle. If you want to pre-load the cylinder, just don't put it back in the gun until you get to the range.

Edit: Didn't see that you're up in Butte. Probably not a problem there.