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Have you ever stopped to think about the history of "gun control" laws in the United States? If not, you should. Why? Today's oppressive gun control laws have their roots in racism. That's right, "gun control" in the United States, the darling of the liberal Democratic Party and their allies in the media, began in the 19th Century and was directed primarily at blacks.

You probably know that California has some of the most restrictive state gun laws in the United States, but did you know that California actually has a form of "Castle Law"? As used in this section, great bodily injury means a significant or substantial physical injury.

The California appellate courts have interpreted this section as creating a "rebuttable presumption" that anyone who employs deadly force against an intruder within his residence has done so in reasonable fear of imminent peril of death or great bodily injury.So what does this "rebuttable presumption" mean if I shoot an intruder in my home?

First, why are firearms seized by law enforcement? Firearms may also be taken into custody for "safekeeping". For example, if a shooter returning alone from a range is injured in a traffic accident and is taken to the hospital by ambulance, the law enforcement officer investigating the accident will normally cause the contents of the vehicle to be inventoried.

This article offers practical suggestions to minimize the likelihood of problems. Later in the article you will find basic advice to follow, if you have a close encounter with law enforcement.

In addition to preventing arrest, seizure of firearms, and subsequent criminal prosecution and conviction, the precautionary measures that are suggested are intended to assist you with avoiding traffic stops, shortening the time you are detained if you are subject to a traffic stop, and to avoid the violation of your constitutional rights to the privacy and security of your person, your home, and your property.

First, under California law the firearm must be unloaded and the legal definition of a loaded firearm depends upon the circumstances. Under most circumstances, a firearm is considered loaded when there is a live round of ammunition. in, or attached in any manner to, the firearm, including, but not limited to, in the firing chamber, magazine, or clip thereof attached to the firearm.