Posted on Apr 11, 2020
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Is it legal for Active Duty members with PCS orders to California to bring "Assault Weapons" to California? It seems that each source that I read gives conflicting information.

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Edit: I want to post an update on this. In order to bring an assault weapon, California requires that you must have a signature from the base commander that you need to possess the assault weapon for performance of military duties. Thus, it seems like this is a no go.
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Imagine how I was feeling when I had orders to Japan and have 2 suppressors.... let alone trying to PCS to the "American" PRC.
That state needs to just fall off, couple charges in that fault line oughta do it. So sick of CA getting to dictate national crap because they're big and have a bunch of people. Thanks Pelosi, Feinstein, and CARB! As if my car will ever be registered in that hellhole.
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PO1 Kenneth Cline - Lot of TNT or one CA Congressperson to speak the truth about "ghost guns"
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Then the Army said. Just kidding no Japan for you, you're a recruiter now! Firearm crisis averted, but way less desirable of a duty position.
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SSgt Judy L
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Probable don’t want you in Cali either. Hater, sexist and probable racist too. No thanks.
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SSgt Judy L wow those are big assumptions. What is sexist about my post?
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If you're going to live off post, forget it. On post it will be up to military regulations, but as soon as you head out the gate you will be in the Peoples Republic of Kalifornia. By the way, I purchased my first Colt AR-15 in San Bernardino in 1972 or 73. I could, and did, actually walk down the sidewalk with it slung over my shoulder back then. Of course, Ronald Regan was Governor at the time. I would not advise trying it today.
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SFC William Farrell
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SGT Robert Pryor - I'm a New Yorker but I live in Rhode Island now Robert. Not as restrictive as New Jersey where my brother used to live. I have my law enforcement credential and I'll qualify tomorrow, once a year for retired. New Jersey does it twice a year and they wont qualify you past 70! Commie state. I was stationed at Fort Hood after Vietnam. Loved Texas, didn't like being in the military in Texas. Didn't help that I was drinking like a fish after Nam!
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SGT Robert Pryor
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SFC William Farrell - No qualifying past 70! I guess you know where that leaves nearly all Viet Nam veterans.
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SFC William Farrell
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SGT Robert Pryor - Unqualified? ;-)
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SGT Robert Pryor
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SFC William Farrell - Yep, nothing like qualifying during a baptism of fire.
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MSG Glen Miller
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Good evening Paul. You wouldn't be able to take any ammunition with you into California at all. The answer is YES to AR style weapons, but you have to first Call DOJ of California at [login to see] and request what is called a MILITARY PACKAGE before bringing the weapon into the State. NO CLASS 3 SHORT BARRELED WEAPONS are allowed unless they are registered. However, as it pertains to the firearms I would get in contact with the local authorities in California to ensure they would allow you to take your firearms. Here’s a website that may provide more info.
http://vafbgunclub.com/assault-weapons.html
Hope this helps. Stay safe.
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Good evening MSG Miller,

I saw that link earlier. Form 1314 seems to be an Air Force form.

I know that California law requires a base commanders signature stating that the assault weapon is required for military duties, but I am unsure whether practicing marksmanship would be a sufficient argument.
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MSG Glen Miller
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2LT (Join to see) OK, looks like the best avenue would be to call CA DoJ. They should be able to answer all your questions. Sorry I couldn’t be of more help.
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SPC Nancy Greene
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Excellent Information
MSG Glen Miller!
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