There are very strict rules when it comes to California’s gun laws. These rules outline who is allowed to purchase a gun, when they can purchase, how many and how often they can purchase, how the gun must be stored at home, who may use the gun, when the gun may be used, and more. The gun laws for California are some of the strictest in the United States. Here are some frequently asked questions, and the answers to them.

• Can I lend my gun to a family member?

  A firearm can be given to a person’s adult child or adult grandchild as long as it is a legal firearm. A firearm can also be given to a person’s spouse. However, a person cannot lend or give the gun to any other relative, such as siblings, aunts and uncles, and cousins. If the firearm they receive is a handgun, they must first get a Handgun Safety Certificate, and fill out paperwork for the Department of Justice.

• Can I sell my gun to a family member, or anyone else?

  If a person wishes to sell their gun to another individual, they must do so through a licensed California firearms dealer. The recipient must also pass the background check.

• How many handguns can a person own?

  Californians are limited to one handgun purchase per 30 day period, but there is no limit on how many they can own total.

• What are the proper ways to store my guns at home?

  Guns must be kept out of reach of children. If a child manages to get ahold of the gun, the owner can face felony charges. Guns should be kept in locked containers or drawers. It is recommended that guns be locked away unloaded.

• Who is and is not allowed to purchase and own a firearm?

  Anyone who wishes to make a firearm purchase must first pass a background check. People who have been convicted for certain misdemeanors or any felony are not allowed to purchase or own a firearm in California. In addition, there are restrictions based on drug abuse, being held involuntarily because they were deemed a threat to themselves or others, driving records, mental conditions, domestic abuse, restraining orders, and more. Of-age individuals who pass the background check and pass their test will be allowed to purchase and own a legal firearm.

If you are a gun owner or plan to own a gun in the future, your knowledge of the gun laws will extend much farther than these frequently asked questions. Guns must be handled safely and responsibly so they do not end up injuring or killing anybody. Consequences for misusing a gun are not forgiving, and no one wants to have to deal with that.

California is known for many things, including its many beaches and the beautiful weather. Everyone flocks to the shores to play in the sand and water, to relax and have a good time with friends, and to eat. Unfortunately, drinking alcohol is usually not on that list.

It is illegal to drink alcohol at the majority of California’s beaches. However, those who prefer a little booze with their beach trip are not out of luck, because there are a few beaches that are alcohol friendly.

• Carmel Beach

  Located in Northern California, Carmel-by-the-Sea is known as a quaint, picturesque town that is even more captivating because of its alcohol friendly beach. You can have your choice of alcoholic beverage in between your surf runs, while you lay on the beach in between beach sports, or during a bonfire. The only rules are that the drinking must be done by 10 PM and you cannot have a keg.

• Paradise Cove, Malibu

  At Paradise Cove, beach goers are allowed to sip on beer, wine, or champagne anytime between 8 AM and sunset. There is also a restaurant on-site where you may order drinks and food. Parking can be somewhat of a turn off here, as the fee to park on site is a bit steep. The restaurant will validate your parking, if you dine there. Otherwise, if you are adamant on hitting Paradise Cove, you will have to park further away on the street and walk in.

• Kehoe Beach

  If you walk a half mile along the northern end of Great Beach at Point Reyes, you will hit Kehoe Beach where you definitely can bust out your alcohol, as long as it is not in a keg. Note that the beach closes at 11 PM so everyone must be off it by then, so give yourself a little time to make the short walk back to your vehicle.

In order for these beaches to remain alcohol friendly, remember to not leave a mess and not be disruptive to the point you are causing a disturbance for others. Think of these alcohol friendly beaches as privileges. You would not want them taken away. Keep the beaches clean, and the fun open to others by drinking responsibly and cleaning up after yourself. Finally, remember to be mindful of how you will be getting home at the end of your beach day.

Designate a sober driver or know when to stop drinking so you can sober up.

Summer is the perfect time to take a road trip with friends. It is vacation season and the weather is perfect for you to drive your convertible with the wind blowing in your hair. Whether you have a destination in mind or you prefer to just drive, make sure you have packed your essentials such as sunglasses, sunblock, swim suits, and have your driving playlist ready. Before you get on the road, make sure to do a safety check of your vehicle.

• Check that all exterior lights of the car work properly: head lights, tail lights, brake lights, signal lights, and high beams.
• Make sure your horn is working, and loud for others to hear.
• All passengers need to be wearing a seatbelt. Make sure those function properly.
• Hopefully it will not rain, but in case it does, you will want your windshield wipers working.
• Take a look at your tires. Do they need air? Are the treads good to withstand your road trip? Take a spare tire with you as well.
• Open up the hood of your car and fill up the fluids.
• Get your brakes checked and make sure they are good to go.

By making sure your car is road trip-ready, you are taking extra precautions to avoid accidents. In addition, you could also be saving yourself from being pulled over and ticketed. A few extra minutes to look over your car can save you thousands of dollars, if you really think about it.

If you think you will be driving across state borders, keep in mind that driving rules might not be the same. For example, you might not be allowed to make a right on a red light or you might not be allowed to pump your own gas at a gas station and instead, a store clerk is supposed to do this for you.

Overall, drive with safety in mind, as you would anywhere, because getting ticketed, pulled over, into an accident, or arrested is a cost no one wants to worry about having to deal with, especially out-of-state.

If you have a vacation coming up, but you or a travel companion of yours is currently out on bail, you will need to make sure that their release terms and court appearances are not going to conflict with the travel plans. Unfortunately, you will need to prioritize the court situation over your vacation, even if it was planned months ago. By doing this, you and your loved ones are showing the court that you are serious about taking care of this important situation, and that you do not want to cause any additional issues or delays.

First, you will need to know if the judge is even allowing the defendant to travel while out on bail. If there are no travel restrictions, then the defendant is free to move forward with their upcoming vacation. However, the judge may impose certain travel restrictions. For example, the defendant may only be allowed to travel within the state, or among certain states. Then there are some defendants who are not allowed to travel at all. These defendants will even be required to hand their passport over to the court.

No matter what travel restrictions there may be, there is one thing that applies equally to all defendants: they must appear for court as scheduled. If the defendant fails to show up for court or is late, their bail falls into jeopardy and the defendant runs the risk of being taken back into custody. This could lead to paying more, and losing any pledged collateral.

For defendants who are allowed to travel and plan to do so, they should let their bail agent, and lawyer, know ahead of time. They will also need to make sure they are back in time for their next court date. If they need to return early, so be it. Traveling is great but if they skip court, they will not get the luxury to travel again for a very long time.

If you, or anyone you know, is ever in need of a bail bond, contact Los Angeles Bail Bond Store online or at 877-793-2245.

When it comes to rescuing a friend or family member from jail, everyone wants to do so as quickly as possible. No one wants one of their loved ones to have to sit behind bars. This is why people look for the fastest bail bond companies around. However, they need to be careful.

Lately, many bail bond companies have been claiming to be able to get someone out of jail in as little as 1 hour. That might be possible in some counties, under the right conditions, but not in Los Angeles County.

To understand why that is, we first need to briefly talk about the different factors that can affect how long the process can take.

• Size of the Jail: The size of the jail where a person is being held changes how quickly someone can get out of jail.
  Smaller jails hold less inmates than larger ones, and therefore have less paperwork to process. This means smaller jails can process a bail bond faster than a larger jail could.
• County of Arrest: The county where someone was arrested can greatly affect how long it takes for someone to be released from jail. Different counties have different laws and regulations. Some are also busier than others due to large populations.
• Bail Bond Company: Some bail bond companies do work faster than others. This is usually due to how much a bail agent cares about helping the client. Some companies are more concerned with making money than they are with helping their clients, which shows.
• Finding the Money: The speed of the bail bond process also depends on how quickly the client can gather the needed money and co-signers to afford the bail bond. The longer this takes, the longer it takes to bail out a loved one.

As you can see, several things affect how long it can take to bail someone out of jail. This is why it is important to be careful when a company says they will get your loved one out of jail in an hour, especially in Los Angeles County.

LA County jails are notoriously slow when it comes to bailing someone out of jail. They are overcrowded, and they have a lot of paperwork to deal with. They are not going to prioritize or rush bailing one person out. Trying to get someone out of an LA County jail will most likely take a few hours.

At Los Angeles Bail Bond Store, we are honest and up front with our clients. We will always do our best to get someone out of jail as quickly as we can. Unfortunately, often times the jails do not share our enthusiasm. We can get the bail bond ready and off to the jail quickly, but then the jail can takes hours to process the paperwork. That is why we can get clients out of jail in as little as 2 hours in some counties, but not others.

If you want honest and speedy bail bond help, just call 877-793-2245 or click Chat With Us now.