California Gun Laws

[Sh-ion]

Any native Californians know if it's legal to own a gun if your roommate was a felon at one point in history? I've heard alot of odd laws california has on guns but never seen any written proof. Also do you know if having certification from a gun safty class is manditory for all handguns or just CCW's?

~SJ

 

[BamBam-31]

Don't know for sure about the roommate thing. My guess is that it's legal for you to buy, own, and possess a handgun regardless of who your roommate is (provided you're not a felon, too ). Just a guess, though. IANAL.

As for the handgun safety certificate, that's a requirement for any handgun purchase in California. You have to pay your fees and take the written test (very easy), and when you pass, you're issued your HSC (which is good for five years, IIRC). The HSC has nothing to do with CCW at all--it only certifies you as being eligible for purchase of a handgun.

More info on the HSC: http://caag.state.ca.us/firearms/hscinfo.htm

Go here and ask your question again: www.calguns.net.

Good luck, and welcome to THR.

 

[Car Knocker]

if your roommate was a felon at one point in history

If your roommate was a felon at one time, he still is a felon. It isn't like some exclusive club that one can resign from at will. Unless the conviction has been overturned or expunged, he'll be a felon to the day he dies.

 

[billwiese]

You can own gun(s) regardless of your roommates status - but felon roomie cannot have access to them (or ammunition).

So this means they need to be locked up where he doesn't have access (safe, etc.)

G. Gordon Liddy was convicted of felonies in Watergate, but his wife has a nice collection of Lugers in a safe

It may be cheaper to acquire a new roommate than it is to get a new safe.

do you know if having certification from a gun safty class is manditory for all handguns or just CCW's?

To buy a handgun or have one transferred to you, you need an HSC card ('Handgun Safety Certificate'). To get this, you pay $25 and pass a simple multiple choice test: there is NO requirement for any 'class'.

Also - If you already have acquired a handgun legally some time ago, you do not need this card for continued possession.

 

[jnojr]

Why would you want a felon for a roommate?