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DACP-KS · 09-13-2007, 07:58 PM

I did a search for ths sub couldn't find an answer, I am posibily moving back to CA, where I live now my 13 round mag's for my XD 45ACP are legal to buy and use. Can I use these 13 round, none standard mag's or even have them in California? Also can I shoot matches with these in Cailfornia?

sloopy70 · 09-13-2007, 08:10 PM

From a post I read a few days ago, not sure which one, You can't sell, buy or receive from anyone outside of california a mag over 10 rounds... That doesn't seem to pertain to your situation... Also I'd do a little deeper digging or wait for an answer from someone else on here from california...

chrisxd45t · 09-13-2007, 08:24 PM

There was something on here awhile back. I looked it up at the time, and if I remember correctly, you must declare all handguns you bring in Ca. I believe if it originally was sold with a hi-cap mag. you maybe able to keep it with the gun, so far as you have a reciept and the mags can be matched up with that gun; but don't quote me on that.

Look here http://caag.state.ca.us/firearms/ for more precise information.

nickb · 09-13-2007, 10:14 PM

The law was written to grandfather in anyone who owns pre-ban mags. I believe the wisdom was to allow ownership of any mags regardless of capacity.

But.....here's the rub....

You can't import, hold for sale, sell, manufacture, give or lend any hi-cap (over 10 round) mags in CA.

I may have forgotten a few "cant's" but it's late. Check the link.

rogerxd45 · 09-13-2007, 10:17 PM

i think that even having possesion of them is illegal even if you are just driving through

chrisxd45t · 09-13-2007, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rogerxd45

i think that even having possesion of them is illegal even if you are just driving through

not true.

Refer to California Penal Code Section 12026.1.

Quote:

12026.1. (a) Section 12025 shall not be construed to prohibit any
citizen of the United States over the age of 18 years who resides or
is temporarily within this state, and who is not within the excepted
classes prescribed by Section 12021 or 12021.1 of this code or
Section 8100 or 8103 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, from
transporting or carrying any pistol, revolver, or other firearm
capable of being concealed upon the person, provided that the
following applies to the firearm:
(1) The firearm is within a motor vehicle and it is locked in the
vehicle's trunk or in a locked container in the vehicle other than
the utility or glove compartment.
(2) The firearm is carried by the person directly to or from any
motor vehicle for any lawful purpose and, while carrying the firearm,
the firearm is contained within a locked container.
(b) The provisions of this section do not prohibit or limit the
otherwise lawful carrying or transportation of any pistol, revolver,
or other firearm capable of being concealed upon the person in
accordance with this chapter.
(c) As used in this section, "locked container" means a secure
container which is fully enclosed and locked by a padlock, key lock,
combination lock, or similar locking device.

nickb · 09-13-2007, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rogerxd45

i think that even having possesion of them is illegal even if you are just driving through

Not unless you "imported" them or are "holding them for sale". Savvy?

samman23 · 09-14-2007, 07:01 AM

Heck, I'd buy 2 more high cap mags before moving.

dfalcon217 · 09-14-2007, 07:12 AM

When in doubt the attorney generals office is just a phone call away. Who ever you talk to make sure you get a name and write down the date and time.

any4xx · 09-14-2007, 07:26 AM

This one I happen to know. You can't bring them with you. Sorry.

09-13-2007, 07:58 PM	#1
DACP-KS XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 173	California mag restrictions question I did a search for ths sub couldn't find an answer, I am posibily moving back to CA, where I live now my 13 round mag's for my XD 45ACP are legal to buy and use. Can I use these 13 round, none standard mag's or even have them in California? Also can I shoot matches with these in Cailfornia? __________________

09-13-2007, 08:10 PM	#2
sloopy70 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southwest Louisiana Posts: 1,103	From a post I read a few days ago, not sure which one, You can't sell, buy or receive from anyone outside of california a mag over 10 rounds... That doesn't seem to pertain to your situation... Also I'd do a little deeper digging or wait for an answer from someone else on here from california... __________________ L. J. Joshlin USPSA Range Officer (R.O.) USPSA #A58364 Buckmark UDX Plus Springfield XD-9 10,500 rounds failure free Ithica 12Ga. Ultralight - Gold Trigger Edition Piney Woods Action Shooters sloopy70653@yahoo.com

09-13-2007, 08:24 PM	#3
chrisxd45t XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Monterey/San Jose California Posts: 1,203	There was something on here awhile back. I looked it up at the time, and if I remember correctly, you must declare all handguns you bring in Ca. I believe if it originally was sold with a hi-cap mag. you maybe able to keep it with the gun, so far as you have a reciept and the mags can be matched up with that gun; but don't quote me on that. Look here http://caag.state.ca.us/firearms/ for more precise information. __________________ LEGALIZE FREEDOM

09-13-2007, 10:14 PM	#4
nickb XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,189	The law was written to grandfather in anyone who owns pre-ban mags. I believe the wisdom was to allow ownership of any mags regardless of capacity. But.....here's the rub.... You can't import, hold for sale, sell, manufacture, give or lend any hi-cap (over 10 round) mags in CA. I may have forgotten a few "cant's" but it's late. Check the link. __________________ No PM sent..... But the average human can travel 21 feet in just about one second.

09-14-2007, 07:12 AM	#9
dfalcon217 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Baca-ville :( Posts: 325	When in doubt the attorney generals office is just a phone call away. Who ever you talk to make sure you get a name and write down the date and time. __________________ Si vis pacem, para bellum "As far as right and wrong, I know the difference but right is oh so dull, and no one's interested" Bushmaster M4A3 5.56 H-BAR Springfield XD .40 4" Black Remington 870 Express Super Mag Synthetic 1944 M44 Mosin Nagant Carbine (Under construction) 7.62X54R Norinco SKS 7.62X39 Glenfield Mod.60 Marlin .22LR

09-13-2007, 10:17 PM	#5
rogerxd45 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: boise ID (its boy-see, not boy-z) Posts: 3,592	i think that even having possesion of them is illegal even if you are just driving through

09-14-2007, 07:01 AM	#8
samman23 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 118	Heck, I'd buy 2 more high cap mags before moving.

09-14-2007, 07:26 AM	#10
any4xx XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 248	This one I happen to know. You can't bring them with you. Sorry.

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