Minor Possession Questions

[ckgarside]

Hey Calgunners,

I have a few questions regarding possession of my legally owned, CA compliant AR-15. In a few weeks I'm going on a road trip with some people I work with (not my parents) to a trade show. On the way back we plan to go shooting and offroading. My questions are:

1) Do I need some form of written parental permission to shoot my friends firearms (he said I did) if my parents are not present.

2) Can I bring my AR as well? (I will be driving with a carpool (over 18). Does he have to be in the vehicle whenever the firearm is being transported?

Thanks.

[CSACANNONEER]

To be 110% safe, get a permission slip from your parents complete with a contact number. If any handguns will be present, make sure they give you permission to legally use them and be in possession of handgun ammunition as well.

[AR15Man]

Make sure everyone is in a designated shooting area and there are no sudden firearms restrictions put in place, (example; recent fire restrictions = bans outdoor shooting etc).

Have fun

[freonr22]

Any thoughts on locked or not transportation?

[ckgarside]

+Handguns need to be locked in a secure container other than the glovebox (In not 21, so I cant own one anyway)

+Rifles do not need to be locked, but must be in the trunk in some form of case

I'm still not sure if a minor can transport firearms by themselves, so if anyone can clarify, I would appreciate it.

[MountainDew]

Laws Regarding pistols and ammo.

yes minors can in possession/use them (see below for rules)



29610. A minor shall not possess a pistol, revolver, or other
firearm capable of being concealed upon the person.



29615. Section 29610 shall not apply if one of the following
circumstances exists:
(a) The minor is accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, and
the minor is actively engaged in, or is in direct transit to or from,
a lawful, recreational sport, including, but not limited to,
competitive shooting, or agricultural, ranching, or hunting activity,
or a motion picture, television, or video production, or
entertainment or theatrical event, the nature of which involves this
use of a firearm.
(b) The minor is accompanied by a responsible adult, the minor has
the prior written consent of a parent or legal guardian, and the
minor is actively engaged in, or is in direct transit to or from, a
lawful, recreational sport, including, but not limited to,
competitive shooting, or agricultural, ranching, or hunting activity,
or a motion picture, television, or video production, or
entertainment or theatrical event, the nature of which involves the
use of a firearm.
(c) The minor is at least 16 years of age, the minor has the prior
written consent of a parent or legal guardian, and the minor is
actively engaged in, or is in direct transit to or from, a lawful
recreational sport, including, but not limited to, competitive
shooting, or agricultural, ranching, or hunting activity, or a motion
picture, television, or video production, or entertainment or
theatrical event, the nature of which involves the use of a firearm.
(d) The minor has the prior written consent of a parent or legal
guardian, the minor is on lands owned or lawfully possessed by the
parent or legal guardian, and the minor is actively engaged in, or is
in direct transit to or from, a lawful, recreational sport,
including, but not limited to, competitive shooting, or agricultural,
ranching, or hunting activity, or a motion picture, television, or
video production, or entertainment or theatrical event, the nature of
which involves the use of a firearm.


29650. A minor shall not possess live ammunition.



29655. Section 29650 shall not apply if one of the following
circumstances exists:
(a) The minor has the written consent of a parent or legal
guardian to possess live ammunition.
(b) The minor is accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
(c) The minor is actively engaged in, or is going to or from, a
lawful, recreational sport, including, but not limited to,
competitive shooting, or agricultural, ranching, or hunting activity,
the nature of which involves the use of a firearm.

[MountainDew]

+Handguns need to be locked in a secure container other than the glovebox (In not 21, so I cant own one anyway)

+Rifles do not need to be locked, but must be in the trunk in some form of case

I'm still not sure if a minor can transport firearms by themselves, so if anyone can clarify, I would appreciate it.

As long as you are 18 you can through an intra-familiar transfer.
IE: parent-> child or grandparent -> grandchild.

[ckgarside]

Thank you very much for all your help. Its always comforting to have the words of the law in your hands.

[MountainDew]

No worries bud. Always here to help with whatever I can.

--dew