PCS-ing to Camp Pendleton, California

davidjblythe · Aug 26, 2008

Guys,

I'm moving to California (Orange County, I'm told) just after New Year's. I will be living off base in a town called Oceanside. I've got several bolt action surplus rifles, but I'm worried about these firearms being CA legal:
Glock 19, with two 15 round factory magazines.
Bushmaster M4A3 Carbine, with five 30 round magazines.

Are there any special exemptions for military moving to CA? Will I have to leave these rifles in the care of my family in Alabama? I realize will have to leave the magazines, as California deems them high-capacity. 10 rounds max right?

Will I have any problems with these?
Lee Enfield No 4 Mk1
Mosin 91/30
Mosin M38
Mauser 98k
Swiss K31
Springfield Armory M1 Garand
Remington 700 VS
Stevens Model 15

What about my reloading equipment? I've got about nine pounds of powder on hand.

Are trigger locks required? I've only got one that came with the glock.

Thanks for all the help.

Librarian · Aug 26, 2008

Bushmaster is a potential problem, but there's a solution - see this link re the MAWP - Military Assault Weapons Permit.

Nothing special about bolt-actions or fixed-mag rifles with capacity 10 and under

There's no provision for magazines > 10 rounds, so leave them out of state.

Trigger locks are not required for ownership; they'll be required for handguns if you buy any while you're here, but only so the dealer can deliver the gun to you, use is voluntary.

Reloading stuff is fine.

paintballdude902 · Aug 26, 2008

i believe that there is a way to register your non cal legal rifles if you are there because of the military

i dont remember what it is called though

lgsracer · Aug 26, 2008

Ask your question here: http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/index.php?

They would have a better idea. By the way Oceanside is in North San Diego County.

For Freedom · Aug 27, 2008

I'm not a lawyer, but you can probably bring your magazines with you if they match the guns on your assault weapons permit.

TAB · Aug 27, 2008

leave the Bushy and the mags larger then 10 rounds outside of CA... you also must register your hand guns with the DOJ.

Librarian · Aug 27, 2008

I'm not a lawyer, but you can probably bring your magazines with you if they match the guns on your assault weapons permit.

Nope. No provision in CA law for it. Large-capacity magazines had to be already privately possessed in CA by non-LEO before 1 Jan 2000 - full stop.

you also must register your hand guns with the DOJ.

That's not so clear. Since PCS isn't 'permanent', in the sense that your Uncle can move you at his convenience, it's arguable that one is not a 'personal handgun importer' within the meaning of the CA statute. [PC 12072(f)(2)]. The code talks about advertising the requirement at DMV, but the Vehicle Code (at 6700 and following) says non-residents can keep their registrations from 'foreign states', and the Driver Handbook says

Adults Visiting California
Visitors over 18 years old with a valid driver license from their
home state or country may drive in California without getting a driver license as long as their home state license remains valid.

I suggest that unless/until one is discharged in CA, military stationed here are "Adults Visiting California" and not necessarily "residents", and thereby military need not worry about that "personal handgun importer" stuff.

That might be a tad more complicated if your "Permanent Home of Record" is in California ...

PCS-ing to Camp Pendleton, California

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