/r/CAguns

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This subreddit is for the civil discussion of all things regarding California gun laws, rules, regulations and ownership.

Welcome to the California Guns subreddit!

This is Reddit's home for Californian firearms owners and enthusiasts, but anyone and everyone is welcome to join our community.

Use this sub to discuss and ask questions about California's gun laws and politics.


Subreddit Rules


  1. Remain on topic and be respectful to others. Avoid abusive language and slurs. We encourage any and all lawful discussions of California firearms and related laws.

  2. Don't incriminate yourself or others by what you post; for example, refrain from posting images of non-CA compliant rifles, as others may assume that you own an illegal "assault weapon". Do not discuss or promote illegal activity.

  3. All advertising, selling, or trading of firearms, ammunition, or accessories is completely prohibited. This includes jokes. No price checks, no asking where to sell guns.

  4. We're here not only to discuss but to educate; users may not have seen previous posts so we highly encourage re-posts rather than forbid them and recommend waiting at least a week before re-posting. In addition, there is no such thing as a stupid question. Ask away.

  5. Follow Reddit's rules and have a pleasant stay!


The 4 Rules of Gun Safety ("The 4 Rules")


  1. Treat all guns as if they're loaded (even when you know they aren't).

  2. Never point the muzzle at anything you aren't willing to destroy.

  3. Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on target.

  4. Know your target and what is beyond it (avoid any and all collateral damage).


Useful Links


It is our duty to remain informed and make ourselves heard:


California Legal Information


Laws, Legal Citations, and Politics

Legality of Firearms Configurations:


2nd Amendment Financial Support


  • Donate to the Calguns Foundation.

  • Use shop42a.com when shopping on Amazon and part of your purchase will be donated to the Calguns Foundation.


Sister Subreddits


State-Specific Subreddits:

     
/r/ALGuns /r/KYGuns /r/NDGuns
/r/AKGuns /r/LAGuns /r/OHGuns
/r/AZGuns /r/MEGuns /r/OKGuns
/r/ARGuns /r/MDGuns /r/ORGuns
/r/CAGuns /r/MAGuns /r/PAGuns
/r/COGuns /r/MIGuns /r/RIGuns
/r/CTGuns /r/MNGuns /r/SCGuns
/r/DEGuns /r/MSGuns /r/SDGuns
/r/DCGuns /r/MOGuns /r/TNGuns
/r/FLGuns /r/MTGuns /r/TexasGuns
/r/GAGuns /r/NEGuns /r/UTGuns
/r/HIGuns /r/NVGuns /r/VAGuns
/r/IDGuns /r/NHGuns /r/VTGuns
/r/ILGuns /r/NJGuns /r/WA_Guns
/r/INGuns /r/NMGuns /r/WVGuns
/r/IAGuns /r/NYGuns /r/WIGuns
/r/KSGuns /r/NCGuns /r/WYGuns

Other Regional Gun Subreddits:

/r/CAguns

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Conversion barrel brand names/websites

Anybody know some brand names / websites will blackfriday deals right now for a coversion barrel for a Glock 23 to covert to 9mm?

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2024/12/02
17:07 UTC

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Any recommendation for steal targets? Looking to get some soon.

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2024/12/02
16:53 UTC

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9th Circuit Cases Updates 12/2/2024

US v. Duarte (9th Circuit, 18 USC § 922(g)(1) as-applied): Notice of Oral Argument on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 - 1:30 P.M. - Courtroom 3 - Scheduled Location: Pasadena CA

Panel: Mary Murguia (Obama), Kim McLane Wardlaw (Clinton), Johnnie Rawlinson (Clinton), Sandra Ikuta (GWB pro-gun), John Owens (Obama), Ryan Nelson (Trump), Daniel Collins (Trump), Lawrence VanDyke (Trump), Holly A. Thomas (Biden), Salvador Mendoza, Jr. (Biden), Roopali Desai (Biden)

What a bad draw.

0 Comments
2024/12/02
16:01 UTC

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Wanna move to California but gun laws are so strict

I am from Pennsylvania and really want to move to Cali (not sure what area yet but I’ve been to San Francisco a few times and loved it, would like to go to San Diego as well). Mostly moving for the sunshine and hopefully better pay in the future. But only bad thing I can’t justify is the gun laws. I mean PA isn’t the best state but compared to our neighboring states (NY and NJ) we have some of the best gun laws. Not sure if it’s worth the move.

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2024/12/02
15:43 UTC

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Biden’s pardon of Hunter, a win for 2A?

14 Comments
2024/12/02
15:41 UTC

39

Thank you

Officially out of jail. Panic bought after I think literally every comment on here told me to go for it. Can’t wait to get this to the range. Thank you all for the advice, I don’t regret my purchase one bit!!

2 Comments
2024/12/02
15:04 UTC

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COE Renewal Timeline

How long before the COE expiration date should one file for renewal?

2 Comments
2024/12/02
14:58 UTC

44

Range day yesterday

4 Comments
2024/12/02
14:08 UTC

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Has Anyone Purchased a AR from Grizzly Firearms?

After some research i’ve decided to get a featureless over a AR maglock + kingpin - as I do want it for HD and reliability. Seems like grizzly firearms had some nice pre built featureless ARs, any thoughts on them? Something like: https://grizzlyfirearmsinc.net/ca-legal-ar15-mid-night-bronze-cerakote/

Or should I just jump into getting something like a featureless springfield saint? Or anyone have any other thoughts or recommendations? I don’t plan on building one and prefer a pre built one under the 1.5k range

8 Comments
2024/12/02
07:15 UTC

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Romeo1Pro deal

Is it just me or is this a really great deal at $249? https://www.opticsplanet.com/sig-sauer-romeo1pro-1x30mm-red-dot-sight.html How easy is it to mount it on p320 x5 legion?

14 Comments
2024/12/02
05:28 UTC

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DOJ added more time to its sentence

i think they’re just jealous of the deal i got 😂 status is delayed on day 10 fml.

4 Comments
2024/12/02
03:52 UTC

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Is there another site i can buy a firearm from a private seller besides CalGuns? I’m looking for a handgun and to meet a store for the process.

13 Comments
2024/12/02
03:06 UTC

59

Thanks 2A Zone for the Stealth Arms 🫂

Enjoyed finally shooting the Platypus

12 Comments
2024/12/02
02:07 UTC

55

Can you legally make this semi automatic and put a pistol brace on it?

78 Comments
2024/12/02
02:01 UTC

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Firearm Safety Training

I’m interested in taking a basic hand course for beginner shooters I found two places in my area but I’m wondering should I take the one that offers a outdoor range or the other place that offers an indoor range? Please let me know. This is for future preferences I’m still waiting for the rescheduling of marijuana.

7 Comments
2024/12/02
01:51 UTC

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Upgrades to improve a DB15

I was just gifted a diamond db15 and was wondering what are some upgrades you guys would recommend to make it a overall better rifle.

4 Comments
2024/12/02
01:25 UTC

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Is this a good deal for this arp ca legal

I’ve been looking for a ca legal arp and i found this online for 1k which i thought was a normal price but i wanna see what you guys think and does anyone else have recommendations for ca legal Arps thanks.

25 Comments
2024/12/02
00:59 UTC

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Thoughts on Angeles Shooting Ranges

I recently got my first gun and want to get some shots in with it but the number of quality ranges around me seems to be pretty low. People have recommended Burro or Route 66, but I’m not willing to regularly drive over an hour and a half to go shoot as I live on the west side of the San Fernando valley. Angeles is only about a 20 minute drive from me and seems to have very good reviews on google, so I’m leaning towards going there. How have people’s experiences with them been? Should I avoid?

34 Comments
2024/12/02
00:31 UTC

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Ruger PCC Question/Recommendations

Looking to pick up a Ruger PCC but can’t decide on which variant to buy. I already have a 10/22 with magpul backpacker stock. For those that own one which version did you go with? Which version should I pick up?

View Poll

8 Comments
2024/12/02
00:24 UTC

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All cleaned up !

module

9 Comments
2024/12/01
23:36 UTC

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Buddy lives out in the country. How do we make it legal to shoot?

My buddy literally lives out in the middle of an orchard. I took him shooting this weekend and he is hooked. Purchasing his first pistol soon and he now wants to setup something out in his property to shoot. Ideally we would like to be able to shoot my rifle that I am building (5.56/.223), but if not then 9mm is going to usually be the caliber getting used.

Whats the cheapest way to get something setup legally for us to shoot out there? He lives about a block away from a sheriff (reason we want to make sure we are by the book) and another neighbor across the street but not near anyone else and would be opposite direction of where we were shooting. Already asked the property owner and he is ok with it. I assume we need to build a berm and we are good to go? What size would we need though? Any help is greatly appreciated.

15 Comments
2024/12/01
23:13 UTC

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Any CZ P01 in Bay Area gun stores?

I know I’m super late but I called my nearest gun stores and emailed a couple others. Nada. Does anyone know any store that’s still carrying cz pistols that have the p01 in stock? Or is my best bet buying online and transferring? Preferably in the Bay Area but willing to travel to sac. Thanks guys! Cheers!

4 Comments
2024/12/01
22:57 UTC

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Featureless Build

24 Comments
2024/12/01
22:31 UTC

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Question about mag pinning

Would a rivet through the baseplate preventing the baseplate from being removed, therefore preventing the magblock from being removed, be a legal method of compliance?

6 Comments
2024/12/01
22:21 UTC

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Lever Action Opinions

So I've got my heart set on a Marlin. Ideally 1894 SBL. Why that over the regular 1894 you might ask? Because I really like the stainless with the black and gray wood. I think it's just beautiful.

Not to say the walnut 1894 isn't a great looking gun either. The issue here is the SBL is of course, more money. On GunBroker I can pick up the 1894 for around $900, and $1200-1300 for the SBL. I'm torn.

My question however is more and caliber. I was thinking 357 mainly for ammo cost. This will just be something for the range/target shooting. And something pretty to look at lol

For those of you with more experience with lever rifles, how does the 357 shoot vs something with a more expensive round like a 30-30 or 45-70? Just looking to weigh my options before making my purchase. I'm not sure if I'm ready to jump $1 or $2 per round ammo vs 357 which is around 50cpr.

25 Comments
2024/12/01
21:49 UTC

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COE delayed, missing deals

Hi, its just a rant, but i applied for coe in the beginning of the months, on 19th Feb i sent them my ffl03, they acknowledged that everything is fine via email, but did not approve the coe. Deals are ending soon and i feel like im missing out on cheap ammo 😭 What should I buy instead? Almost pulled a trigger on mp5/22 yesterday but didnt

8 Comments
2024/12/01
21:49 UTC

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Out of jail pic

Pick up date on the dot. Not a minute later

7 Comments
2024/12/01
21:36 UTC

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What’s the AK grip with the thumb rest?

I’m sick of hearing about the thordsen when my post wasn’t about it and I’m only trying to be compliant. So incase I decide to switch out, I heard there’s a fin gel with a thumb rest or a thumb rest attachment. Where’s the link?

8 Comments
2024/12/01
21:33 UTC

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