Cali gun owners

[shpatb 10+ year member]

After wisconsin passed their CC law most business posted signage that they do not allow weapons on the premiss.

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

I could email them, but who knows how long they would take to get back. Nothing on the website really about military. Was hoping maybe someone on here either lives in Cali and is a gun guru, or maybe someone is military living in Cali and already knows the process.

State laws and city laws are public information..No need to send, and wait on an email bro??Trolling are we???????????

 

[wgaede 10+ year member]

I went to high school in Paso Robles, like 45min away from SLO

 

[E-Rock 10+ year member]

I used to live in Cali, SLO area to be exact for a little bit.

Gun laws are pretty strict there, one reason I moved. Handgun laws are: 10-day waiting period, 1 gun a month, no magazine capacity over 10, and a few more. Some counties offer CCW, I know Kern gives them, but if you are not LEO, you need a good reason or something, plus it costs a lot, idk it's up to the sheriff I think.

I think SLO county should be one of the easier counties outside the SJ Valley.

 

[j_baby15 10+ year member]

PX selling guns? I have never seen a PX selling guns.
What I have found all applies to residents. Colorado was easy for military, you pay like $50 and you have a concealed carry permit. Things are always so different for military.

Parris Island, Camp Lejeune, Ft. Campbell, Hunter AAF... pretty much every army or marines base I have been to has sold both rifles and handguns. They're aren't always better than going out in town, but its still tax free. I bought my Bushmaster AR-15 and XD-45 both on bases.

 

[wenn_du_weinst 10+ year member]

Buying a gun because something bad has happened is one of the worst things you can do. Panic buys usually end up causing trouble. You will need a firearm to be an extension of your body if you plan to defend you/some one else. If you fumble with drawing or miss your target your much better off not doing anything at all, and in most cases your worse off. Every true enthusiast that carries a gun daily knows that you only draw at the very last possible second, that is after running and calling authorities(if it's possible) I have a gun on me 99.9% of the time, not because I'm scared I will have to use it, but because you need to be comfortable with it. I am sitting in my house in a town with **** near 0 crime, and no way far myself to be attacked, and I have a fully loaded 1911 sitting 2" to my right and 7 other unloaded weapons a few feet away. The biggest problem with people that are new to carrying is them not feeling comfortable with have the gun cocked and locked ready to fire, you will NOT have time to rack the slide or switch a safety off. The best possible self defense firearm to carry is the revolver, it will not jam, it will fire every time you pull the trigger and it will stop the assailant with proper shot placement.

The first thing you should do is go through the proper classes and training to learn how to use and maintain your firearm. Skipping this is not manly, it's just plain stupid, There is nothing wrong with taking the most dangerous problem (ignorance) with people new to carrying.

 

[dinkaTHEdon 10+ year member]

Uhhh dude, he's military, reguardless of what MOS you choose you are trained in pistol and assault rifles. I was on Leavenworth base in Kansas and they sold pistols and rifles.

 

[wenn_du_weinst 10+ year member]

Uhhh dude, he's military, reguardless of what MOS you choose you are trained in pistol and assault rifles. I was on Leavenworth base in Kansas and they sold pistols and rifles.

I don't care what he is, the military only trains you on a need to know basis, There is much more to learn.

 

[tat2bass 10+ year member]

Buying a gun because something bad has happened is one of the worst things you can do. Panic buys usually end up causing trouble. You will need a firearm to be an extension of your body if you plan to defend you/some one else. If you fumble with drawing or miss your target your much better off not doing anything at all, and in most cases your worse off. Every true enthusiast that carries a gun daily knows that you only draw at the very last possible second, that is after running and calling authorities(if it's possible) I have a gun on me 99.9% of the time, not because I'm scared I will have to use it, but because you need to be comfortable with it. I am sitting in my house in a town with **** near 0 crime, and no way far myself to be attacked, and I have a fully loaded 1911 sitting 2" to my right and 7 other unloaded weapons a few feet away. The biggest problem with people that are new to carrying is them not feeling comfortable with have the gun cocked and locked ready to fire, you will NOT have time to rack the slide or switch a safety off. The best possible self defense firearm to carry is the revolver, it will not jam, it will fire every time you pull the trigger and it will stop the assailant with proper shot placement. The first thing you should do is go through the proper classes and training to learn how to use and maintain your firearm. Skipping this is not manly, it's just plain stupid, There is nothing wrong with taking the most dangerous problem (ignorance) with people new to carrying.

Yeah, what dinka said above. I am well qualified with weapons. I don't plan on being some cowboy hero shooting at my first opportunity, but I want the option if necessary to protect my kids, my wife and myself. I also grew up in the south in the country where we hunted and fished for what we ate cause we didn't have a lot of money so I've shot plenty of things before. I'm definitely not some idiot that is buying a gun just because of this one instance. I have planned on getting one for a while, but haven't cause being army it ***** that we move so much and sometimes what is allowed once place isn't allowed in another, so it makes it hard sometimes to make good long term investments on these type things. I have years though of shooting growing up with my dad and go to a range every other month now not including when I go with friends and shoot their guns and me just pay for ammo.

 

[wenn_du_weinst 10+ year member]

I didn't mean any insults, I say basically the same to every person that brings this topic up. For a true self defense round I would look into these, they are not cheap but it will drop what ever you hit.

Lehigh Defense Maximum Expansion Ammunition

it's what I just ordered to try in my 9mm luger to see if it will hit more closely to my .45 will.

 

[tat2bass 10+ year member]

I don't care what he is, the military only trains you on a need to know basis, There is much more to learn.

That is partially true, depends on what branch you are in. I'm Army and my wife is Air Force. I go to a range at least every other month, my wife has only ever been to a range once in basic during her 4 years in so far. The Army and Marines are a lot better in that if you want to learn more, they will send you to schools to learn more. My last unit sent me to the Griffin course down in Florida a couple years ago, which is a civilian run course that teaches all kinds of cool ****.

 

[tat2bass 10+ year member]

I didn't mean any insults, I say basically the same to every person that brings this topic up. For a true self defense round I would look into these, they are not cheap but it will drop what ever you hit. Lehigh Defense Maximum Expansion Ammunition

it's what I just ordered to try in my 9mm luger to see if it will hit more closely to my .45 will.

I know you didnt mean any insults. I know what you mean though about how a lot of people feel the security and confidence that comes with owning a handgun and think they are total badasses that can hit anything and instead become a danger to everyone around them.

I'm probably just going to get a 1911. That is what I use now when I go to qualify and I always shoot 30/30 with it at 10-25 yards with kneeling and walking targets. Lightweight, dependable, accurate and easy to use. All I'm really looking for.

 

[wenn_du_weinst 10+ year member]

I love the 1911, that's what I carry.

4" compact model with alloy frame. I know Rock river arms is coming out with a polymer frame 1911.

 

[SourDeez 10+ year member]

You are.

The difference though, is I can walk around with my WASR10 slung on my back while I go buy mountain dew.

You khant.

I rarely do though, because I just walk my beast of a dog with me and make other batmen flock to the opposite side of the street