Many Californians do not understand their legal rights when it comes to gun ownership. I will set out some of the facts and discuss some of the most commonly charged crimes associated with guns. Finally, I will make some suggestions for ways to avoid violating the laws surrounding gun ownership and possession so that your use and possession doesn't run afoul of the law.

As most people know, the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution preserves the individual's right to possess firearms:

"A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed".

While this language is simple enough, there exists a network of laws in each state regulating the use and possession of firearms, from the size, type and power, to the ammunition, location and access to that firearm.

Many clients believe that since they have the right to possess guns, this right extends to traveling with them in their cars and on their persons. While this is a logical conclusion, it is not the state of the law, particularly in California.

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