California
Summary
California is not a traditional open carry state. Open carry is generally prohibited except in unincorporated areas where the county has not made open carry illegal, or, pursuant to a CA open carry permit issued and valid only in a county with a population of less than 200,000 persons.
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Legal Disclaimer
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We make every effort to provide correct information on this site. However, the legal landscape surrounding open carry is fluid and subject to a myriad of political influences in the various states. Therefore, any and all information you glean from this site should be independently verified!
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State Constitution
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The California Constitution contains NO provision for the right to keep and bear arms.
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Preemption
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Complete state preemption of firearms law except a city or county may adopt ordinances to regulate, restrict or prohibit the possession of loaded firearms in public places for those who do not hold a license to carry a concealed handgun.
NOTE: Almost all states allow local regulation of the discharge of firearms
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Open Car Carry
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Firearms may be openly carried in cars in unincorporated areas unless the county has made open carry illegal, or, pursuant to a CA open carry permit issued (and apparently valid only in) a county with a population of less than 200,000 persons.
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Private Sales
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Not Yet Determined
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Permit Issued
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Not Yet Determined
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K-12 Carry
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Not Yet Determined
NOTE: The Federal Gun-Free School Zones Act Restricts Carry to Permit Holders
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College Carry
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Carry Not Statutorily Prohibited
NOTE: Even if Legal, Students May be Subject to Academic Sanctions
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Places Off Limits
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Currently Being Researched
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