If you own a gun in California this book could keep you out of jail. -When can you have a gun? -Where can you have a gun? -How must a gun be possessed? -Can you carry a gun in public? -Which guns are banned? -Who can possess a gun? -How do you get guns back from police? -Can you get back your right to own a gun? California gun owners have lots of legal responsibilities. California state statutes regulating the manufacture, distribution, sale, possession, and use of firearms now number over 800! That does not include administrative regulations, local ordinances and policies, and California Department of Justice Bureau of Firearms' written and unwritten policies. And there are thousands of federal laws regulating firearms that apply in California. With all the overlapping rules, it is no wonder that there is confusion among California gun owners, and even among police, prosecutors, and judges. Not surprisingly, accidental gun law violations by well-intentioned good people are increasingly common. In the politicized legal environment of California "gun-control" laws, the consequences of even and inadvertent violation can be severe. To protect yourself, you need to know the law. This book has the answers.