Does anyone know what the criteria is for CCW in California? Also, do they honor CCW from another state? Just curious. Thanks.
County by county, only good for that county. I do not believe any county honors out of state, but that may be incorrect. Depends on the sheriff.
I don't know if this site will answer all of your questions, but you will get some answers here. http://www.usacarry.com/concealed_carry_permit_reciprocity_maps.html
Thank you for the link. It appears I'm OK until I get to the California state line. I'll need to check with them on how to secure a unloaded weapon in a vehicle. CCW for someone out of state appears to be impossible. The plan is to go in April. I have plenty of time to investigate their state law. Thanks again.
CA has magazine size limits. (I think 10 rounds.). Bring a small single stack pistol and leave the full size guns at home. Good luck.
California is one of the very worst states and due to the left leaning 9th Circuit, the clearly unconstitutional nonsense has survived. Its at the discretion of the county sheriff and there is no recourse if you have a bannerrhoid sheriff who doesn't support the rights of citizens to carry. Hopefully, Trump will start draining the swamp a bit and putting in judges who aren't bannerrhoids
Actually, I do not have many choices for weaponry. I''m a Smith & Wesson dude. Have a Governor (which would be the best fit) & a 9mm. For some unknown reason, I enjoy taking pictures of trains, always have. There are a couple middle of nowhere places that are great for trains. Always wanted to go there to take pictures.Unfortunately, this is also a great place to inadvertently find snakes. Don't need a weapon for people, need one for snakes. .410 bird shot would make me feel a whole lot better walking around in rocks and weeds. Much better than carrying a big stick.
Ca is may issue. And it depends on the county in which you reside. Typically you must be a resident of your county for atleast a year. Some counties just won't issue while others are very friendly. It is up to the elected sheriff of your county. Some sheriff's require training by a certified instructor while some actually provide training for a fee. And no, California does not recognize ccw from other states.
Here is a loophole you could explore. Rattlesnakes are legal game in ca, the last I checked a sport fishing license was not required. Rattle snake may be taken by any means necessary. Ca does not allow for open carry generally but does allow for it while hunting. If you are in an area that it is legal for hunting with A firearm, I think you are allowed to carry a side arm while "hunting rattlesnakes", and you just felt like taking pictures of trains while you were at it. But this is something you need to confirm.
Cajon Pass in San Bernardino County is the place to go and watch trains struggling up or down the pass. On weekends there could be a hundred people along the Cajon Pass taking pictures. http://www.cajonpassrails.com/ No problems with carrying guns in this part of the country. It's home to the deadliest rattlesnake in America the Mojave rattler aka Mojave green. -> http://digital-desert.com/wildlife/mojave-green-rattlesnake.html Some years ago there were about dozen deputy sheriffs investigating a homicide. The Mojave desert is one big dumping ground for dead bodies. With no warning a squad of Mojave rattlesnakes (a dozen or so) came out of the brush and charged at the deputies. Funniest thing I ever saw, a dozen deputies pulling out their service pistols fighting off the attacking snakes. It was caught on video.
Yep, Cajon, Tehachapi, & the Keddie Wye. Been saving up my vacation for 3 weeks in California. Thanks for posting. That snake looks bad arsed.
If you are out in the sticks taking pictures, open carry might be an option. Again, check with CA laws.
Incorrect, once issued by your local Sheriff or PD it's valid throughout the state. Yes, i have my CCW.
I worked for Southern Pacific RR during the 80's for a couple of years, I was a "white hat" (company not union) I got interested in power units. Use to be able to look at a locomotive and knew who manufactured it, the model and what kind of engines and electric motors were powering the locomotive. Cabooses were kinda cool but they were just starting to phase out the brakeman and cabooses during the 80's. I did get to see the Santa Fe 3751 a 4-8-4 steam locomotive once that was restored making a run from L.A. to San Diego. A photo of the 3751 going through the Cajon Pass. -> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Fe_3751#/media/File:ATSF_3751_CA_Sullivans_Curve.jpg The one I would like to see is the Union Pacific 844. -> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union...4_nov_19_2011_036xRP_-_Flickr_-_drewj1946.jpg
Awesome. Have to agree with you about the caboose. A train without a caboose is like a sentence without a punctuation mark. I like trains from all over the world but I'll always have a spot in my heart for the Alaskan railroad.
