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\nCalifornia Firearm Laws Summary  \nINTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................................................................... 1  \nPERSONS INELIGIBLE TO POSSESS FIREARMS..............................................................................................................1  \nREAL ID REQUIREMENTS FOR ELIGIBILITY CHECKS..................................................................................................3  \nSALES AND TRANSFERS OF FIREARMS...........................................................................................................................4  \nSALES AND TRANSFERS OF AMMUNITION ....................................................................................................................7  \nPROHIBITED FIREARM TRANSFERS AND STRAW PURCHASES ................................................................................8  \nREPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ..........................................................................8  \nSHIPMENT OF FIREARMS ....................................................................................................................................................8  \nCARRYING FIREARMS ABOARD COMMON CARRIERS................................................................................................9  \nFIREARMS IN THE HOME, BUSINESS OR AT THE CAMPSITE .....................................................................................9  \nTRANSPORTATION OF FIREARMS ....................................................................................................................................9  \nUSE OF LETHAL FORCE IN SELF-DEFENSE...................................................................................................................10  \nCARRYING A CONCEALED WEAPON WITHOUT A LICENSE ....................................................................................12  \nLOADED FIREARMS IN PUBLIC .......................................................................................................................................12  \nOPENLY CARRYING AN UNLOADED HANDGUN ........................................................................................................13  \nPUNISHMENT FOR CARRYING UNRECORDED HANDGUN .......................................................................................13  \nUNIQUE SERIAL NUMBER APPLICATION PROCESS ...................................................................................................14  \nMISCELLANEOUS PROHIBITED ACTS ............................................................................................................................14  \nNEW FIREARM/WEAPON LAWS.......................................................................................................................................17  \nCalifornia Firearm Laws Summary  \nINTRODUCTION  \nAs the owner of a firearm, it is your responsibility to understand and comply with all federal, state and local laws regarding firearms ownership. Many of the laws described below pertain to the possession, use, and storage of firearms in the home and merit careful review. This California Firearm Laws Summary provides general information of California laws that govern common possession and use of firearms by persons other than law enforcement officers or members of the armed forces. It is not designed to provide individual guidance for specific situations. The legality of any specific act of possession or use will ultimately be determined by applicable federal and state statutory and case law. Persons having specific questions are encouraged to seek legal advice from an attorney, or consult their local law enforcement agency, local prosecutor, or law library. 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