Since Gun Law Press is continuing to sell our California 2010 edition into 2011, we are pleased to provide 2010 book owners with a free update to 2011 laws. Publisher's Note: I apologize for my tardiness in posting this update. My law practice has been busy, and it has taken me until now to be able to finish the update. Thank you for your patience, and I hope you enjoy my book. Sincerely, John Machtinger YOU MUST HAVE THE 2010 BOOK IN YOUR POSSESSION IN ORDER TO VIEW THIS UPDATE. BY VIEWING THE BELOW TEXT, YOU AGREE THAT YOU HAVE THE 2010 BOOK AND THAT THE DISCLAIMER IN THE FRONT OF THAT BOOK APPLIES TO THIS UPDATE. |
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"10-year Misdemeanor Gun Ban" - Clarified by Court Decision The California Court of Appeal in the 2011 opinion People v. Delacy has clarified that the ban applies only to convictions for misdemeanors in California, not to convictions for similar misdemeanors in other states. "10-year Misdemeanor Gun Ban" - Sexual Battery Included on List Sexual battery, California Penal Code Section 243.4, is on the 10-year misdemeanor gun ban list. After a conviction in California for a violation of Section 243.4, you cannot possess a gun for 10 years. State Capitol Gun Restrictions - Revised by the Legislature The "extra" gun restrictions that apply to State Capitol buildings, legislative offices, and hearing rooms have been revised: - The exception for CCW holders now requires that the citizen also obtain permission to carry that gun from the Sergeants at Arms of the State Assembly and State Senate. - The exception for U.S. and California military in performance of their duties has been removed. - The following additional items are banned from these areas unless an exception applies: unloaded guns, ammunition, and certain other weapons. - Violation of these restrictions remains a felony/misdemeanor for loaded guns. Violation of the unloaded gun, ammunition, and weapon restrictions is a misdemeanor. For details, see California Penal Code Section 171c. (Tip: Go to http://leginfo.ca.gov/calaw.html, check the box next to Penal Code, enter 171c in the search box, and click Search. The first result contains a number of Code sections; look at that result to find Section 171c.) Body Armor Restrictions - Corrected by Legislature In 2009, the California Court of Appeal ruled that Penal Code Section 12370, which prohibits convicted violent felons from possessing body armor, was unconstitutionally vague. In 2010, the Legislature clairifed Section 12370's definition of body armor. Section 12370 is once again enforceable. (end of update) |