Refuzn-To-Grow-Up Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 First and foremost, this post is NOT intended to spark a debate on gun control. It is intended to warn law abiding gun owners that when you enter the state of California, with a firearm that is legal in your state, it may NOT be legal in California. Additionally, California has border stops and I expect that the border officers will soon be asking: "Do you have any fruit or FIREARMS on board?" For you non-Californians, be mindful that California just past a slew of new firearm laws. The violation of some of them will result in you becoming a convicted felon and spending some time in jail. So, before you enter California, learn about the new firearm laws. Calguns and CRPA are two California organizations that will start offering some explanation of the new laws. You can check out their websites. These new firearm laws were "fast tracked" by the legislature and Governor Brown signed them on the Fourth of July weekend. Safe Travels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joezilla Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 Just another in a long line of reasons to NOT GO to California!! Joe 2017 Dodge 3500 Laramie 4x4 dually 4.10 Aisin trans. Rear factory air suspension.2016 DRV Mobile Suites 43' Atlanta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefneon Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 Howdy! California has a lot to see and do as we fulltime RV. But their policies in general have made us decide not to spent our time or money visiting it. "Happy Trails" Chiefneon "Class of 2007 Fulltimer's" Gary & karen Smoochie & Michaela (fur babies) 2018 Chevorlet 3500 HD/LTZ 2L Custom Hauler 2014 Heartland Cyclone 4000 2016 Smart Car Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 Me too, Chief. They pass inane laws all the time...I cannot keep up with them, so it is best to just stay away. Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 I was offered a good pay job there. I said no thanks. 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oletimer Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 We use to spend a month or two every winter in the deserts of Southern California from Brawley, Barstow, up to Tecopa Hot Springs. Now I remember why we quit. Dick T On edit, We also quit driving to Mexico, but wait, does Mexico=California?? Kinda'!! 2006 Volvo VNL 630(VED12 400HP)10 speed autoshift,3.58 gear 236" twin screw, w/ET, Jackalopee, Blue Dot2016 Space Craft 37' Blu/Dot, Dexter 8K triple axel, HD Drum hydraulic brakes Feather lite air ride2005 Jeep Rubicon2007 Suzuki DR 650 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Refuzn-To-Grow-Up Posted July 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 We use to spend a month or two every winter in the deserts of Southern California from Brawley, Barstow, up to Tecopa Hot Springs. Now I remember why we quit. Dick T On edit, We also quit driving to Mexico, but wait, does Mexico=California?? Kinda'!! The California desert, in the winter, is one of my favorite places to boondock. As a gold prospector, I respected the desert and shared the roads and its beauty with, horse back riders, motorcyclist and off-roaders. If I pulled off the road, for a break, and someone came upon me, he/she always stop and ask if I was OK. We chatted for a while and off they would go. It was comforting to know that if I broke down or was injured, someone would come along. Now, there is no one. Most of the trails have been shut down to horses (because horse poop is hazardous to the environment ) and off roading. BLM once put 'NO OFF ROADING" signs on a private property gold claim and then refused to remove them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXiceman Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 Yep, that is sounding more and more like I do not need to spend any money there. Ken Amateur radio operator, 2023 Cougar 22MLS, 2022 F150 Lariat 4x4 Off Road, Sport trim <br />Travel with 1 miniature schnauzer, 1 standard schnauzer and one African Gray parrot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edatlanta Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 Just another in a long line of reasons to NOT GO to California!! Joe I agree. Not EVER! Ed KM4STL2006 GMC 2500HD CCSB 4x4 Duramax/Allison, Titan 52 gallon fuel tank, Prodigy Controller, B&W Companion Hitch2010 Jayco Designer 35RLTS, RV Flex Armor Roof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 We do a lot of boondocking at Pilot Knob LTVA and up along Ogilby Road. We'll continue to do so, but we'll take the shotgun out of our RV and leave it home. I couldn't make heads or tails of the new law from my brief reading of it, so it's probably just better not to carry it. LindaH 2014 Winnebago Aspect 27K 2011 Kia Soul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollytrolley Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 You can take this to the bank, the new CA gun laws are very effective "tools" to accomplish the goals of separating the good folks from the bad folks...... so........"good-folks" from other states with a gun.....simply "become-bad-folks" as soon as they enter CA........ In my "youth" I often traveled in offshore third-world places that often were total-dictator-ruled and ruthless (especially to Americans)..... odd thing was that ordinary folks not allowed to own guns, Americans were not allowed to own guns........what really made the backwater places so dicey is that .........Everyone packed "heat"......even the evil Americans. You have to admit CA has some nice weather in spots compared to the other "third-world-dictator-ruled-backwaters"..... Drive on..........(drop the hog-leg at the hawk-shop before crossing the border to......."paradise") 97 Freightshaker Century Cummins M11-370 / 1350 /10 spd / 3:08 /tandem/ 20ft Garage/ 30 ft Curtis Dune toybox with a removable horse-haul-module to transport Dolly-The-Painthorse to horse camps and trail heads all over the Western U S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 You think Gov. Jerry Brown still has his armed bodyguards? I'd feel pretty safe with ex Delta Force or seal. 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmzero Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 We're in CA now and I have been very concerned about this. I generally CC a small 9m and a G19 in the vehicle. Obviously, no CC while here in CA, but having them in the truck/trailer has been a worry. From what I can tell, as long as I keep the ammunition separated from the weapon (and stored in the trailer) we should be OK. Thoughts? "Willy Mammoth" - Volvo 730, Sold Heartland Cyclone 4000 Toy HaulerT-Minus 26 years and counting to being a full timer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToddandHeather Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 From what I can tell, as long as I keep the ammunition separated from the weapon (and stored in the trailer) we should be OK. Thoughts? Many California attorneys also recommend storing / transporting inside a locked / secured 'case' http://www.campingandcampgrounds.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXiceman Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 "Do you have any fruit or FIREARMS on board?" I have to say this. I thought most of the FRUITS already lived in California. Just kidding....I think. Ken Amateur radio operator, 2023 Cougar 22MLS, 2022 F150 Lariat 4x4 Off Road, Sport trim <br />Travel with 1 miniature schnauzer, 1 standard schnauzer and one African Gray parrot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmzero Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 Many California attorneys also recommend storing / transporting inside a locked / secured 'case' You're exactly right and I did not think of that. Our Cyclone does not have the traditional closet safe, but I think I will throw them in a dresser drawer, which cannot be accessed with the bedroom slide closed. "Willy Mammoth" - Volvo 730, Sold Heartland Cyclone 4000 Toy HaulerT-Minus 26 years and counting to being a full timer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollytrolley Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 Many California attorneys also recommend storing / transporting inside a locked / secured 'case' Shuck, maybe one might carry a attorney along while in California........IF you carry a attorney maybe you don't need a gun..... Drive on.........(honey did we leave the attorney in CA?) 97 Freightshaker Century Cummins M11-370 / 1350 /10 spd / 3:08 /tandem/ 20ft Garage/ 30 ft Curtis Dune toybox with a removable horse-haul-module to transport Dolly-The-Painthorse to horse camps and trail heads all over the Western U S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morelli Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 For those us living here, the good folks will say that CA has gone off the deep end ! If you transport firearms into the state, must be unloaded, gun stored in a lock box or have a certified trigger lock on it or properly installed cable lock and ammo separated so you cannot reach both in at the same time. For those guns that are not legal here, that is for resale issues only if memory serves correctly. 15 round mags, no no, 10 round mags approved. As for answering the question of "firearms", well that is up to you and what you feel. Me, I know nothing, see nothing, hear nothing and SAY nothing ! I will say this, not going to say what I carry and keep in the vehicles, but as long as you not a smart mouth person and follow what the officer says and answer the questions while looking them directly in the eye, you will not have problems. If you want to play smart and mr. Lawyer, they will kindly show authority and carry it to the full extend. When I get stopped and I look like a very rough cap and people seem to be scared of me for some strange reason, but I always keep hands on the wheel, have the windows rolled down and as friendly as I can be with the officer. I never have a problem and never asked to search the vehicle. I answer the questions as asked and never provide more than needed. No issues, most of the time, no tickets, just a nice friendly chat and make whatever adjustments asked. In the AG areas I am in, officers know we have guns in the vehicle, some are sliding around the floor because we forget they are there. No problems. Big cities, different story ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morelli Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 To Zero's point, gun safe is not needed if a proper trigger lock or properly installed cable lock is used. Quick access gun safe is nice though since you can keep the gun loaded in it and ready for use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefneon Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 Howdy! I have stated this before I don't understand and don't like being searched at a check point to enter a state in a country I live in. I understand and agree with border check point for immigration status and contraband to enter our country. California is the only state in the USA that has border check points to cross from one state to another, not just international border. We have been stopped and our RV searched at these check points and was told we where from Texas and they wanted to search. If California stereotyped Texans to be carrying fruit then they surely will do so regarding they gun laws. "Happy Trails" Chiefneon "Class of 2007 Fulltimer's" Gary & karen Smoochie & Michaela (fur babies) 2018 Chevorlet 3500 HD/LTZ 2L Custom Hauler 2014 Heartland Cyclone 4000 2016 Smart Car Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry&Donna-AK Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 I'm happy that I grew up in CA during the 50's early 60's, it was a great State then. I have no desire to return, even for a visit, but most of my family are still lives in the CA. With that being said: it's my opinion as long as you have a legal firearm within the State you are traveling you are allowed to keep a firearm arm for personal protection in your home then if your home is a RV it would be assumed to be okay. Just don't advertise and definately comply with Law Enforcements requests. Planning Nanook version 2.0 Nanook "When we made ready to depart, after a few days, Nanook was beside himself with joy. Hudson Stuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toddleti Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 I think I will stay away and spend my money else where. Good luck to them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twotoes Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 As a former resident of the Peoples Socialist Republic of California and a lawyer who practiced in CA for many years I have no desire to travel within that State of Insanity. 2015 Itasca Ellipse 42QD 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Hard Rock Edition 2021 Harley Street Glide Special Fulltimer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy Yokum Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 As a former resident of the Peoples Socialist Republic of California and a lawyer who practiced in CA for many years I have no desire to travel within that State of Insanity. Just out of curiosity - what type of law did you practice in CA? . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Refuzn-To-Grow-Up Posted July 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 I have been thinking (always really bad for me to do) about designing and/or buying a gun safe that will be robust and solidly mounted to my 5'er frame. I love to bird hunt with my three pups and I would like a secure place to lock up my 16ga, side-by-side, shotgun and perhaps another long gun. I am also thinking of a safe that I can locate in the Volvo (780) to securely lock up a handgun. I have traveled across country several times and sometimes, due to poor planning, I have spent the night in a "bad location." Now, I try to plan stop overs more wisely. Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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