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.

Did you know it is possible to get out of jail for no money down? Well, it is true. Some people are able to get a bail bond without having to pay for it up front. Under special circumstances, a person will be able to get a bail bond for 0% down.

When someone is trying to bail themselves out of jail, they will need to pay their bail. Unfortunately, bail usually costs several thousands of dollars. This means that most people do not have the money necessary to pay for the bail. That is why people tend to go to bail bond companies for help.

Even though bail bonds only cost 10% of the bail that they are based on, they can still be a little expensive for people. This is especially true for someone who is trying to get him or herself out of jail on their own. Think about it, when someone is in jail, they do not have access to their bank accounts. How can they afford to bail themselves out?

Well, if the person has a job and good credit, then they can get a bail bond for no money down from LA Bail Bond Store. This way, they can bail themselves out of jail without needing to ask anyone for help. Then they will able to make their first payment once they have gotten settled back into their normal life.

If you ever need to bail yourself out of jail, be sure to contact LA Bail Bond Store by calling 877-793-2245.

Getting arrested can be a stressful situation, not just for the person being arrested, but his or her loved ones as well. Once words gets around that someone has been arrested, friends and family member start trying to rescue that person from jail. This can cause a lot of stress, since no one wants one of their loved ones to be stuck in a jail cell.

Luckily, with the right help, rescuing someone from jail can be relatively easy. The first goal of getting someone out of jail, should be to make sure it is actually affordable to do so. Bailing someone out of jail can be extremely expensive if you pay for the bail yourself. Bailing someone out with a bail bond on the other hand, is cheaper. In fact, it is 90% cheaper.

Due to this fact, you will want to get a bail bond, which is good. With the right bail agent helping you, there will be nothing for you to worry about. You can find the right bail agent for you at LA Bail Bond Store, but only if you want a helpful and caring bail agent. If you are looking for a bail agent that is only concerned with making money, you should look at some of our competitors.

With an LA Bail Bond Store bail agent helping you, you will be able to see how simple the bail bond process can be. Our agents will do all of the hard work for you. All you have to do is give our bail agent your loved one’s name, birthday, and county of arrest. That small amount of info will allow us to find your loved one in the county jail system and begin filling out the paperwork for the bail bond.

In no time at all, we will have the bail bond ready to go out to the jail to secure your loved one’s release. In some counties, your friend or family member can be out of jail in as little as 2 hours. That shows you how simple the bail bond process can be.

If you are stressing about bailing a friend or family member out of jail, be sure to get the proper help. You can do that by calling 877-793-2245 or clicking Chat With Us now.

Here at LA Bail Bond Store, we boast about ourselves and our services in order to offer our helping hands to potential clients who are in need of a bail bond. We boast because we can follow through with our claims to help others. A lot of people who find themselves in need of a bail bond are stuck not really knowing what to do. They are stressed and confused. They want to get their loved one out of custody as soon as possible, but they do not know where to start.

This is where we come in. Here is a quick list of what you want to know about LA Bail Bond Store.

• 24/7 availability
• Custom payment plans
• Accepts cash, credit, debit, and check payments
• Convenient and secure online payment portal
• 0% interest
• No hidden fees
• Phone approvals
• Cover all of California
• 30 years of successful experience and satisfied clients
• Professional, friendly, and eager agents
• Confidentiality
• Free consultations
• Discounts available for qualifying individuals
• Willingness to help anyone and everyone who asks

Since we are available around the clock, we are able to bail your loved one out of jail as quickly as possible, even if they were arrested at 2 AM. Do not worry, you will not have to wait until the next business day for us. We will be there to answer your call, any hour of the day. As soon as the bail bond paperwork is finished, we transfer it to the jail for processing. Once it clears with the jail, they will release your loved one and you will be there to greet him or her.

LA Bail Bond Store can be reached online or at 877-793-2245.

To be a trustworthy and truly helpful bail agent, you have to have compassion, responsibility, and a valid license. This is a sensitive industry, one that requires a certain level of professionalism and comes with high expectations. Agents are required to have a valid bail bond license in order to work. If you needed someone to get your loved one out of jail, you want them to do it by the books. You would not want anything or anyone to jeopardize your loved one’s freedom.

The agents at LA Bail Bond Store are among the best in the industry. We require all agents and representatives to attend a training course every other year to review the proper procedures for bailing someone out of jail.

The training also includes sensitivity training so they know how to properly interact with anyone and everyone who is in need of a bail bond. With such a stressful, sensitive situation, you never know how the loved ones are going to react. You do not want to push any buttons and upset them even more. At the end of their training the bail agent’s license will be renewed so they can go out and help reunite families and friends.

If you find yourself needing a bail bond, either for yourself or a loved one, you should always ask to see the agent’s license to make sure it is valid. Do not worry about offending the agent because you want to make sure they are allowed to bail you out of jail. They should understand you want the best of the best.

In addition to top notch bail agents in California, LA Bail Bond Store also provides 24/7 service and custom payment plans. All forms of payment are accepted and there are discounts available for qualifying individuals. LA Bail Bond Store is one of California’s best bail bond companies. You can get a free consultation so we can show you exactly how we will help.

We can be reached online or at 877-793-2245.

It has been over half a year since Californians voted to legalize marijuana for the state. However, in the public eye, it seems like there has been no change in the ability, freedom, and ease of growing, using, selling, and purchasing it. This is because the state first needs to lay out all the regulations, and they have until January 1, 2018 to do this. Since the November election, bills have been moving through legislation so the state is certainly working to meet their deadline. One bill that just passed the Senate is Assembly Bill 110.

Assembly Bill 110 mentions the use of marijuana at select local and state fairgrounds. This would mean California could have dedicated weed festivals that essentially act like a music festival, except instead of purchasing a ticket to listen to music, people would purchase tickets to legally buy marijuana and smoke it at one collective location with others who are there to enjoy the same thing. Privately-owned venues such as the Pomona Fairplex would be exempt from the bill.

Supporters like this because it is a way for people to gather and smoke marijuana legally, safely, and away from the public who would rather not inhale or smell marijuana. Nonetheless, there are people who are not too thrilled about the idea of marijuana festivals and the bill.

Assembly Bill 110 is not yet 100% passed, as it still must get approvals from other government departments. As we wait to hear more on that, we can look at what we do know will regulate legalized marijuana:

• Penalties for most marijuana related offenses will be reduced from felonies to misdemeanors, and prior offenders can file to have their record changed to reflect this.
• Driving while smoking marijuana will be a DUI, as it has always been.
• Marijuana must be in a closed container when being transported.
• Anyone 21 and over may possess and use up to 1 ounce of marijuana.
• Anyone 21 and over may grow up to 6 marijuana plants in their home.
• Just like cigarettes cannot be smoked in public places such as restaurants, marijuana cannot be either.

These are just a handful of rules that are in effect now or will be put into effect soon. The state has many more complex regulations to get through, and we will learn them all by January 1, 2018.