I was reading the California Firearms laws when I found this:
Penal Code Section 12025 does not apply to or affect the lawful transportation or
possession of a firearm under specific circumstances, including, but not limited to, the
following:
• The transportation of a firearm by a person who finds the firearm in order to comply
with Article 1 (commencing with section 2080) of Chapter 4 of Division 3 of the
Civil Code as it pertains to that firearm and if that firearm is being transported to a
law enforcement agency, the person gives prior notice to the law enforcement
agency that he or she is transporting the firearm to the law enforcement agency.
(Penal Code § 12026.2(a)(17).)
• The transportation of a firearm by a person who finds the firearm, and is
transporting it to a law enforcement agency for disposition according to law, if he or
she gives prior notice to the law enforcement agency that he or she is transporting
the firearm to the law enforcement agency for disposition according to law.
Firearms must be transported unloaded and in a locked container and the course of
travel shall include only those deviations between authorized locations, as
necessary. (Penal Code §§ 12026.2(a)(17), (18) and (b).)
• The carrying of a pistol, revolver, or other firearm capable of being concealed upon
the person by a person who is authorized to carry that weapon in a concealed
manner pursuant to Article 3 (commencing with section 12050) of the Penal Code.
• Members of any club or organization organized for the purpose of practicing
shooting at targets upon established target ranges, whether public or private, while
the members are using concealable firearms upon the target ranges.
• Authorized peace officers, retired peace officers, and retired federal officers or
agents as defined in Penal Code sections 830.1, 830.2, 830.5, 12027(a) and
12031(b).
• Licensed hunters or fishermen while engaged in hunting or fishing, or while going
to or returning from such hunting or fishing expeditions.
• The possession or transportation of unloaded pistols, revolvers, or other firearms
capable of being concealed upon the person as merchandise by a person who is
licensed in the business of manufacturing, repairing, or dealing in firearms.
• The carrying of unloaded pistols, revolvers, or other firearms capable of being
concealed upon the person by duly authorized military or civil organizations while
parading, or the members thereof when going to and from the places of meeting of
their respective organizations.
• Guards or messengers of common carriers, banks, and other financial institutions
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while actually employed in and about the shipment, transportation, or delivery of
any money, treasure, bullion, bonds, or other thing of value within this state.
• Transportation of unloaded firearms by a person operating a licensed common
carrier or an authorized agent or employee thereof when transported in conformance
with applicable federal law.
Notwithstanding the exceptions cited in Section 5. Loaded Firearms, individuals may not
carry or transport a loaded firearm. The firearm should be unloaded and placed in the
trunk of the vehicle, or if the vehicle has no trunk, placed in a fully enclosed secure locked
container other than the utility or glove compartment of a motor vehicle (Penal Code §§
12026.1, 12027.)
Pursuant to Penal Code section 12025, a person is guilty of carrying a concealed firearm
when he or she does any of the following:
• Carries concealed within any vehicle which is under his or her control, any pistol,
revolver, or other firearm capable of being concealed upon the person.
• Carries concealed upon his or her person any pistol, revolver, or other firearm
capable of being concealed upon the person.
• Causes to be carried concealed within any vehicle in which he or she is an occupant
any pistol, revolver, or other firearm capable of being concealed upon the person.
NOTE: A firearm carried openly in a belt holster is not considered "concealed" as it
applies to the above prohibition. (Penal Code § 12025(f).)
So, does this mean that while fishing, or on the way to fishing, you can not be cited for violation of PC 12025?