Does California have locked up ammo at home?

Ammo can be shown at all California gun shows but must be held in a locked container, unless being considered by a potential buyer with the assistance of the employee or vendor. Only police officers or security personnel may be in possession of both a firearm and its corresponding ammo at the same time.

Does keeping a gun magazine loaded weaken the spring?

Using the spring (loading and unloading the magazine) frequently will cause it to wear out as well. When left loaded to full capacity and not used, most magazines will very slowly lose some amount of spring tension over time.

Are hollow point bullets legal in California?

As defined by law, certain types of ammunition are illegal to possess. Restricted ammunition includes both armor piercing and hollow point bullets, along with other weaponry.

How much ammo can I legally own in California?

There are no restrictions on the quantity (how much) ammunition you can buy or what caliber (what you buy does not have to match the caliber of any gun you have registered).

Should police officers be allowed to keep their guns restricted?

Though, it does make sense, Staton says. If an officer is going to be looked at every time they draw their weapon, they’re likely to be more careful. But, if an officer feels the need to use their firearm, Staton says, you really don’t want to restrict them.

Should police officers be held accountable for the guns they use?

Staton says it’s likely that not every gun that comes out of a police officer’s holster is entirely justified. They are operating under different standards and rules. But, Staton says, “if they break the law, a police officer should be held accountable, just like anybody.”

Do police officers have to report when they draw their guns?

There are some agencies that require officers to report when they’ve drawn their firearms. But, that’s the “minority of agencies, not the majority.” Back in July, a video surfaced showing a McKinney police officer unholstering his gun and slamming a 15-year-old girl to the ground.

Can a police officer use deadly force without departmental scrutiny?

It’s basically up to the “discretion of the officer.” If an officer draws their firearm and can claim that they had reasonable fear and needed to be prepared to use force “up to and including deadly force,” then they are typically free from departmental scrutiny.