This article should provide the reader with the knowledge and understanding of PC 29800 (a) (1) and the process of gun ownership restoration.

This article should provide the reader with the knowledge and understanding of PC 29800 (a) (1) prohibiting felons from possessing a firearm.

As a collector of vintage swords, you were very excited to show off your latest acquisition to a friend. You decided to show the sword to them in a parking lot after lunch. You take the sword out of its case and point it at your friend to show them, not realizing an older woman a few parking spots away is still in her car.

Although the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution grants Americans the right to bear arms, getting permission to legally own a firearm in California is not easy. The state of California has some of the strictest regulations when it comes to gun ownership.

Say you are a Los Angeles resident convicted of a felony crime — such as murder, burglary or extortion — quite a few years ago. You served your jail time and were released. You're considering purchasing a gun to keep your family safe.

While California has its own set of rules for gun ownership, there are a few Federal laws that can prohibit someone from owning a firearm even if they meet all of California’s regulations.