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California Transporting Firearms Laws (2026)

Conditional: Without a CCW, a handgun must be UNLOADED and locked in the trunk or a locked container (not the glove box or console).

ConditionalVerified May 31, 2026

Without a CCW, a handgun must be UNLOADED and locked in the trunk or a locked container (not the glove box or console).

Official source: oag.ca.gov →

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