socal gun owners chime in

[supamannn99]

I'm 19. What can I own? I heard you gotta be 21 to own a handgun. What about a shotgun and do i need a license for it?

[fusionx]

airsoft gun
pellet gun
paintball gun


:)

[OCMI_Teddy]

you can buy rifles or shotguns as long as your a us citizen :D California makes things difficult to get the fun stuff though

My shotgun
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old pic of my baby(Bushmaster AR-15) just after i brought it home. 3 weeks after my 18th birthday since then It's got a few more bells and wistles


Also have M44, and a M1891/30 with hexbolt.

My next purchase:

[gaede]

Like said above, 21 for handgun and 18 for rifles/shotguns.

It was the greatest feeling to know i have my gun at disposal for the end of the world Armageddon zombies... hahaa

My SIG P220R .45





About 100 rounds at 40-50 ft.



Don't mess with me
jk

[jrau13]

Do you need to have a HSC(handgun safety certificate) to buy a handgun in cali? Thought I had read that somewhere.
Or just the normal background check and wait time?

[likewater]

Do you need to have a HSC(handgun safety certificate) to buy a handgun in cali? Thought I had read that somewhere.
Or just the normal background check and wait time?

Yes - Handgun Safety Cert is required.

[Subaru71]

I'm interested, where do you get this Cert?

edit: WHOA WHOA WHOA.....

I just read that as of Nov. 13th 2008 you must now be 21 to buy rifles and shotguns as well??

http://www.wikihow.com/Buy-Firearms-in-California

[likewater]

I'm 19. What can I own? I heard you gotta be 21 to own a handgun. What about a shotgun and do i need a license for it?

You have to be 21 for a handgun. More importantly though, join the NRA and support the 2nd Amendment or you won't be able to buy anything no matter how old you are. (Damn Obama and his pro gun-control cronies will try to make it really difficult for any legal law abiding citizen to purchase firearms soon). http://www.nra.org/

Some of my toys....



Also have a 12GA Mosberg 590

[likewater]

I'm interested, where do you get this Cert?

edit: WHOA WHOA WHOA.....

I just read that as of Nov. 13th 2008 you must now be 21 to buy rifles and shotguns as well??

http://www.wikihow.com/Buy-Firearms-in-California

The Cert is issued after you pass a written test which is given at the local gun store. They offer a study guide for it too which is useful but overall the test is really easy to pass.

[AudiA4Turbo22]

i want a double barrel shotgun haha i'm gonna make a roof mount like in a cop car lol jk.

[OCMI_Teddy]

Also have a 12GA Mosberg 590

thats a nice shotgun!

besides the point, Obama's polic's won't change to much for citizens's of california. Because Obama want's the federal gun laws to be based off of commiefornia's gun laws...

damn i hate dian fieinstien. Elect whoever runs against her in the scenate...

[likewater]

OCMI, you are correct and I agree that Cali has some of the most lame gun laws around, but here's a list of exactly what he wants to do to "change" the 2nd Amendment which only makes things worse for us here.

1. Ban use of firearms for home self defense.
2. Pass Federal Laws eliminating your right to carry.
3. Ban the manufacture, sale and possession of handguns.
4. Close down 90% of gun stores in America.
5. Ban rifle ammo commonly used for hunting and sport shooting.
6. Increase Federal taxes on guns and ammo up to 500%.
7.Restore voting rights for 5 million criminals including those who have been convicted of using a gun to commit a violent crime.
8. Expand the Clinton semi-auto ban to include millions more firearms.
9. Mandate a govt -issued license to purchase a firearm.
10. Appoint judges to the U.S. Supreme Court and Federal Judiciary who share his views on the 2nd Amendment.

Item #2 doesn't really matter for us here in California anyway since it's already near impossible for someone to get a CCW permit. But it helps make your point that Obama is leaning towards laws already in effect in states like ours.

I also hate Diane Feinstein and anyone with views like hers on guns.

[jrau13]

Yes - Handgun Safety Cert is required.

I am thinking of taking this class, Basic Handgun Class, before I buy one. It will also give me my Cert and some training. I have a shotgun and a rifle but not much experience with handguns.
http://www.firearmstraining.com/class_desc.html#1

[jrau13]

I have no need for a CCW but I found this site that will tell you all you need to know about them. http://www.calccw.com/Forums/

[sandspeed]

you can buy rifles or shotguns as long as your a us citizen :D California makes things difficult to get the fun stuff though

My shotgun

old pic of my baby(Bushmaster AR-15) just after i brought it home. 3 weeks after my 18th birthday since then It's got a few more bells and wistles

Also have M44, and a M1891/30 with hexbolt.

My next purchase:

How can you own that stuff in cali? I thought you couldn't have folding/collapsible stocks, big magazines, and ARs without a permanent 5 round mag or something?

[OCMI_Teddy]

to ^^^^^^^^

I spend alot of time on cal-guns.net(awesome place to learn about the gun laws in the state).

my shotgun meets the minimum length requirements. (18" barrel, 26" overall length)

The AR does not accept detachable mags, but uses a Mag-lock kit. So it can have all the "evil" features my little heart desires. You cannot have magazines that hold more than 10 rounds.

Disclaimer: This is not legal advice...

[OverSpun]

I am thinking of taking this class, Basic Handgun Class, before I buy one. It will also give me my Cert and some training. I have a shotgun and a rifle but not much experience with handguns.
http://www.firearmstraining.com/class_desc.html#1

No need to take a class really. Just go to the range with a friend that has one and have them show you everything. Its basically all common sense aside from the mechanical workings of the gun. I've never taken a class, and the test for safety they make you take is beyond easy.

[Undisputed]

I think you can have all the good stuff as long as it was purchased pre-ban. But it's illegal to purchase or sell it now (post-ban).

[likewater]

^^^^ Sorry OverSpun, I totally disagree with you on this one. There is nothing wrong with taking a firearm course for someone who's never owned one before. Basic fundamentals never hurt anyone and it's money well spent.

[OverSpun]

^^^^ Sorry OverSpun, I totally disagree with you on this one. There is nothing wrong with taking a firearm course for someone who's never owned one before. Basic fundamentals never hurt anyone and it's money well spent.

Of course theres nothing wrong with it... I'm just saying if you know someone who goes to the range, its not rocket science to learn the basics of loading a magazine, using the safeties, telling if its loaded or not, unloading, etc. It doesnt take a class to know its a bad idea to point guns at people. To each his own, I suppose... I just meant that its not a bad thing to have a knowledgeable friend teach you the basics.

[audidrver]

It doesnt take a class to know its a bad idea to point guns at people.

Definitely need hands on training from people who actually know how to operate a firearm safely at all times. Many people who don't know what they are talking about teach other people bad habits and give them wrong information.

I just searched for this. Not sure how credible this is , but........http://gunsafe.org/position%20statem...nd%20crime.htm

"Fatal firearms accidents per year...1,100"

[Cargo8]

I'm down to leave California to get a Barret .50 Cal and bring it back in.
Only gun I'll ever need. And I want it so bad.

[audidrver]

I know somebody who has one, F-in kid got it for christmas from his dad.

[OCMI_Teddy]

I'm down to leave California to get a Barret .50 Cal and bring it back in.
Only gun I'll ever need. And I want it so bad.

If your a ca resident(ie. have a california Drivers Lisense), good luck with buying one of those....


Plus those things are over 8k......Plus shooting the damn thing will make you broke....

[gaede]

Plus shooting the damn thing will make you broke....

broke as in money, or broke like broken shoulder from the recoil?

[jrau13]

Of course theres nothing wrong with it... I'm just saying if you know someone who goes to the range, its not rocket science to learn the basics of loading a magazine, using the safeties, telling if its loaded or not, unloading, etc. It doesnt take a class to know its a bad idea to point guns at people. To each his own, I suppose... I just meant that its not a bad thing to have a knowledgeable friend teach you the basics.

I know what your trying to say. I have a friend who was an armored car driver for many years and is well trained with handguns. He is taking me shooting soon. I grew up around guns with my family being big hunters on the east coast. I have guns just not handguns. Thanks for the info guys!

[OCMI_Teddy]

broke as in money, or broke like broken shoulder from the recoil?

The recoil isn't that bad(from what I've read). But unless you do your own reloads. Your wallet is going to get very light shooting that thing, we already have our cars to do that for us

[jrau13]

The recoil isn't that bad(from what I've read). But unless you do your own reloads. Your wallet is going to get very light shooting that thing, we already have our cars to do that for us

Tell me about it

[jrau13]

to ^^^^^^^^

I spend alot of time on cal-guns.net(awesome place to learn about the gun laws in the state).

my shotgun meets the minimum length requirements. (18" barrel, 26" overall length)

The AR does not accept detachable mags, but uses a Mag-lock kit. So it can have all the "evil" features my little heart desires. You cannot have magazines that hold more than 10 rounds.

Disclaimer: This is not legal advice...

Joined that site and have been reading and learning a lot about the Cali laws.

For those interested there is a gun show at the OC Fairgrounds this weekend. http://www.crossroadsgunshows.com/gunsched.htm