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I WANT TO OWN A OFF-ROSTER GUN IN CA

I didn’t even know open carry permits existed in California and I’ve live here all my life….
Yeah the BSIS exposed firearms permit. Security guards, PPO and private investigators can get it.

So I can legally open or conceal carry. Not sure why I would open carry as a PI though lol
 
Yeah the BSIS exposed firearms permit. Security guards, PPO and private investigators can get it.

So I can legally open or conceal carry. Not sure why I would open carry as a PI though lol
I think there is an option for Sheriffs to issue open carry permits in rural (population under 200,000) counties. Also, there was just a 9th circuit court case, Baird v. Bonta, that the CA restriction on open carry is unconstitutional. I believe there was a favorable finding, but the court's mandate is still pending and DOJ is almost certain to appeal.
 
I think there is an option for Sheriffs to issue open carry permits in rural (population under 200,000) counties. Also, there was just a 9th circuit court case, Baird v. Bonta, that the CA restriction on open carry is unconstitutional. I believe there was a favorable finding, but the court's mandate is still pending and DOJ is almost certain to appeal.
Yeah, this is a separate license issued by BSIS. So if I am working actively, technically I can open carry any 9mm gun (or calibers you qualify with). Have to be working though
 
Nope, two completely different permits:

County Sheriff permit under Penal Code §26150(b)(2) allows a private citizen to carry a loaded, exposed handgun in unincorporated areas where discharge is not prohibited.

Statewide Security‑Guard Permit is issued by the California Bureau of Security & Investigative Services (BSIS) under Business & Professions Code §7583.37, §7583.38 and allows a licensed security guard to carry a loaded, exposed handgun while on duty only.

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Yeah, this is a separate license issued by BSIS. So if I am working actively, technically I can open carry any 9mm gun (or calibers you qualify with). Have to be working though
Nope, two completely different permits:

County Sheriff permit under Penal Code §26150(b)(2) allows a private citizen to carry a loaded, exposed handgun in unincorporated areas where discharge is not prohibited.

Statewide Security‑Guard Permit is issued by the California Bureau of Security & Investigative Services (BSIS) under Business & Professions Code §7583.37, §7583.38 and allows a licensed security guard to carry a loaded, exposed handgun while on duty only.

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Did you.... not even read what I said? You just said what I said back to me lmfao. Unreal. I don't have a security guard permit either
 
The context of your post (#45) eluded me, I thought (apparently incorrectly) that you were arguing that the Sheriff permit and the BSIS permit were one in the same. Your second post (#47) eliminated that confusion.

We are in complete agreement.
 
But, but, I have to be right 🤣
Dude apparently. But hey at least he realized the mistake and was normal. Other dude is still going crazy in the thread calling me names because I pointed out Glocks are cheaper adjusted for inflation lol
 
Hey so I have an exposed firearm permit im pretty new to all the firearm stuff i see a lot of off-roster guns on here how do you guy go about owning them legally and can i have fun with them at the range?
I have an off roster glock if thats something youre interested in, where are you located??
 
Guns la in burbank has all consignment cool shop nice dudes good service be ready to pay over 1000 for most off roster.
 
I have an off roster hi point I'll give you. You pay transfer fees and come up to the high desert 😂
 
Legally:
-Have deep pockets and buy it “used” from a LEO for an insane markup.
-Have LEO friends.
-Become a LEO

Illegally (preference this as a joke. Not tryna go to jail cause this is a CALI website):
-Compton back alley
-Crenshaw back alley
-police chief garage sale
 
Hey so I have an exposed firearm permit im pretty new to all the firearm stuff i see a lot of off-roster guns on here how do you guy go about owning them legally and can i have fun with them at the range?
right. i am after a handful of 1980 and 1990 guns. i have tried to purchase a couple of them on here but people keep backing out when it comes time to purchase. (shrugs)
 
Hello fellow gun enthusiasts, where and how are you purchasing all the illegal items within our jurisdiction cool and fun toys that go bang?
If i recall correctly OP made another post (now deleted) few days ago asking how to buy a gun for $250 for his 'job needs'
 
If i recall correctly OP made another post (now deleted) few days ago asking how to buy a gun for $250 for his 'job needs'

And this is who they be giving open carry permit to?!?! California needs up the BSIS/CCW test to SAT level standards please….. (including gun law, self-defense law, ownership rules, regulations, etc)

At least then the background check will be quicker since you need a pass first before even going thru the process of getting an CCW!

If you’re willing to study an SAT level exam, you deserve to CCW if you pass.

BIG SELLING POINT: Once you pass, full purchase availabilities! On-rooster and Off-rooster

If you don’t pass and only have the basic FSC, on-rooster stuff only. And this should also be applied to LEO. If LEO doesn’t pass, LEO doesn’t get off-rooster stuff. But LEO should be passing since they uphold the law so automatically include but must be renewed (same for everyone else)

2nd Amendment allows to bare arms.
This way, it allows everyone to bare arms. But also allow the qualified few to own cooler things! (But that’s because they have cleared all the barriers. AT LEAST THERES A PATH. Right now, there’s only the LEO method)

Hate that qualifications isn’t even optional. It’s just “LEO” or “non-LEO” and that makes ZERO sense.

ALL OPINIONS and MY CRAZY POV HERE SO DONT CRUIFY ME TOO HARD!
 
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