![]() This article shall briefly discuss the laws that exist concerning firearms and the penalties possible if the laws are violated in California. ![]() This is not true for all states and in some locales concealed weapons are not only allowed but encouraged on the theory that criminals will hesitate long and hard before attacking civilians who may have weapons concealed on their persons. ![]() Thus, fully automatic (machine) guns and explosive ammunition (dum-dum bullets) are routinely banned and concealed weapons are often prohibited in urban areas unless the carrier has obtained a license. Nevertheless, they can pass what are considered “reasonable” restrictions on the types of guns that can be in the possession of persons in various places. ![]() Due to the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution protecting the right to bear arms (however it is interpreted by Congress) outright bans on all firearms cannot be passed by either the Federal government or any State or local government. While attention has been focused on the United State Congress while it grapples with federal law pertaining to firearms, most laws concerning control of firearms stem from State and local authorities.
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