Transportation
Is it legal to carry a loaded firearm in a vehicle on a public street in an incorporated city?
Answer
No — unless the firearm's owner meets a specific exemption
Unless the owner of the firearm meets a specific exemption, it is illegal to carry a loaded firearm on one's person or in a vehicle while in any public place, or on any public street in an incorporated city. (Penal Code section 25850(a).)
Source: Chapter 6: Loaded Firearms in Public
Not the answer
- Yes — if the driver of the vehicle knowingly permits it
- Yes — if a peace officer is allowed to inspect the firearm
- No — unless the firearm is in the glove compartment
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