Possession of a Prohibited Weapon
- any person who manufactures
- or causes to be manufactured
- imports into the state
- sells, offers, exposes, keeps, gives, lends
- any weapon that is prohibited
- Felony
Rifles and shot guns
Are prohibited weapons if the overall length is more than 26”
- Shotgun barrel: no longer than 18”
- Rifle barrel: no longer than 16”
Unrecognizable/Undetectable Firearms
Felony (prohibited)
- pen gun
- belt buckle gun
- can gun
- wallet gun
Blade weapons
Felony (prohibited)
- ballistic knife (propelled by coil or spring)
- shuriken
- shobi-zue
- undetectable knife
- Unrecognizable blade
Dirk or dagger
Felony (prohibited)
-mere possession is not a crime, it has to be concealed to be a crime
Striking Weapons
Felony (prohinited)
- nunchak
- metal knuckles
- leaded cane
- slung shot
Other Prohibited weapons
- multi burst trigger activator (possession alone is a crime)
- large capacity magazines
Switch blade knife
Any person who possesses
- on ones person,
- in a vehicle in a public place,
- sells, offers/exposes for sale
- loans or gives away
- a switchblade longer than 2”
- Misdemeanor
- not a crime on private property
Tear gas
Any person who knowingly possesses, sells, offers, transports, any prohibited tear gas or tear gas weapon except when otherwise permitted
- Misdemeanor
- if used for any reason other than self defense it’s a felony
Permitted use of Tear Gas
-in an aerosol spray form of no more than 2.5 ounces
May Never Have Tear Gas If:
- convicted felon or crime involving assault
- addicted to narcotics
- attempt sell of product
- under 16
- under 17 w/o parent consent and parent present
Carrying a loaded firearm
is a Misdemeanor
It is a felony if :
- prior felony convictions
- knew it was stolen
- gang member
- is not in lawful possession
- convicted of crime against person/property
- not the registered owner
Altering Id marks on a firearm
Felony
-making any ID changes to firearm without approval from DOJ
(Ex. Name of make, model, manufacturers number)
*ok to add numbers but never remove
*knowledge of change and buying, selling, receiving, disposing of is a Misdemeanor
Concealable firearm
Any device designed to be used as a weapon that has a barrel less than 16”
*even if it is not concealed if it meets these elements it is considered a concealable weapon
CCW
Carry Concealed weapon
- individuals must prove they are residents
- of good moral character
- good cause exist to be issued a license
- completed specified training
Exemptions to a CCW
If you are over 18 and reside in CA and are not prohibited by law (convicted felon etc) you may WITHOUT a permit
- purchase, own, carry, or conceal a legally concealable weapon in your
- residence
- business
- or on private property
- FIREARM MUST BE UNLOADED !!!
Transporting firearm without CCW
- locked in trunk
- in a locked container
- being carried to or from vehicle in a locked container for a lawful purpose
Juveniles convicted of violent offenses
May not own, possess, have custody or control any firearm until the age of 30
*felony
Probationers and people under restraining orders
May not posses friearm
*felony
Persons convicted of specified misdemeanors
Assualt, battery, adw, spousal abuse, stalking
- may not posses a firearm within 10 years of the conviction
- felony
School safety zone
Its a felony to posses a firearm in a school zone without written permission from the school district superintendent
Exceptions:
-residence or business not apart of the school
Within 1000 feet
-or unloaded firearm locked in a secure location or trunk of vehicle
-peace officers, military on duty,
*playgrounds/youth center
Unlawful possession of a concealable firearm
is a Misdemeanor
It is a felony if :
- prior felony convictions
- knew it was stolen
- gang member
- is not in lawful possession
- convicted of crime against person/property
- not the registered owner
- ammunition is in immediate possession
- must be concealed
Drawing, exhibiting, or unlawful use of a deadly weapon (not a firearm)
Is a misdemeanor if done in any other way than for self defense
*injury or assault not required
Drawing or exhibiting or unlawful use of a firearm (misdemeanor)
Any person while in the presence of another draws or exhibits for any reason other than self defense in a rude, angry or threatening manner is a misdemeanor
- driver or owner who permits a person to carry or bring into a vehicle is a misdemeanor
- imitation firearm
Drawing and exhibiting or unlawful use of a firearm (felony)
- grounds of any day care center is a felony
- in the presence of a peace officer is a felony
- in a motor vehicle on a public street
