Hi everyone,

Has anyone had the chance to shoot the P320 platform and the GT5 side by side? Just wondering how much of an actual upgrade the GT5 is in performance.

I casually shoot the P320 XFIVE Legion and am seriously considering making the jump to the P211. Would love to hear your thoughts and experiences.

I'm not a smart man, and I'm all for engineering the shit out of problem, but there is no way this is gonna work how they want it to, right? Imagine this is your CCW and you're fighting for your life, your battery dies on your dot, and you're looking for that little hole to line up your sights. I guess you could train for it, but IDK, this seems pretty dumb to me. For note, this is BG2 (as mentioned at the bottom).

Edit: The way I'm getting down-voted I'm starting to think maybe Galloway isn't taking this in the fun spirit it was intended. Is that you, Galloway? Are you in here down-voting me? Lol.

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for some opinions from people who have gone through the Orange County CCW process or are familiar with California's current standards.

Here's my situation:

• Applying through the Orange County Sheriff's Department.
• I had an Emergency Protective Order (EPO) back in 2020 related to a domestic incident.
• The EPO expired, and there were no criminal charges, no conviction, and no permanent restraining order (to the best of my knowledge).
• I've had no legal issues since then.
• I disclosed the prior EPO on my CCW application and plan to fully discuss it during the background process if asked.
• I'm otherwise a law-abiding applicant and meet the standard eligibility requirements.

For those with experience:

1. How much weight does an expired EPO from six years ago carry if there was no conviction or permanent restraining order?
2. Have any of you been approved after having an old EPO or similar incident in your history?
3. Based on your experience, do you think I still have a reasonable chance of being approved?

I'd really appreciate hearing from anyone with firsthand experience, especially applicants in Orange County or other California counties. Thanks!

To what extent does a pistol that is intended to be registered on a CCW permit need to maintain CA compliance? For example, if the pistol was purchased as CA compliant, but the slide was replaced with one without an LCI. One could certainly put the original slide on to qualify for the CCW, but if it was removed later, would that present a significant legal risk to the permit holder? Obviously, certain customizations present risks, but what if the magazine disconnect was removed or simply broke after it was registered on the CCW?

I’ve mainly used Holosun and Trijicon optics. Would the Aimpoint ACRO be a significant upgrade? I’ve always thought its mailbox shape was hilarious.
Thanks.

Hey y’all,
I’m moving back to CA after a decade away in more firearm friendly states. I have an AR (Colt Le6920) that is pretty much still factory. I’m looking at the simplest way to make it compliant, which looks to be going the fixed mag route. (Not a huge fan of featureless).

I’ve looked at a couple options, which I’ve linked below. But I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for fixed mag systems that they’ve found to be consistent with little to no operational errors.

Additionally, is this all I need to make it compliant, without having to remove my flash hider and all that nonsense? Just wanna do my due diligence but CA loves to write laws like a toddlers train of thought so I’m just double checking.

Systems I’ve looked at,

https://jtactical.com/products/ca-compliant-ar-mod-kit-featureless-ar-alternative

https://armaglock.com/product/gen-3-auto-mag-release-ar15/

Looking into Complete Upper for AR pistol build

Just to confirm a couple things:
1) This has to ship to FFL due to barrel already inside?and would I have to pay the sin tax on top of FFL fees?

2) Is shipping it out of CA say (AZ or NV) for a future trip and bringing it home legally? I know most want ID verification so assuming most places wouldn’t sell and ship out of state but could always buy locally in a store. Or is that illegal for importing?

3) price right now out of stock is $1450.00
Would waiting for say Black Friday make sense as I’m in no rush to build

Been using GAFSHUB and CAGuns for accessories but still a noob there. If I were to find someone selling (is there things to look for on a used complete upper) like what’s standard wear and tear or immediate red flags of damages that = don’t buy

I assume I still need PPT/FFL for complete uppers or is that not the case?

Appreciate all your help and time :)

If anyone has a FDE/DDC AR pistol I’d love to see your builds/accessories to color coordinate

Grab a buddy and register on Practiscore (I'll put the link up below). You'll need one gas and one bolt gun, the distances should be such that a 5.56 gas gun will still be competitive. All targets are to be found, ranged, and engaged on the clock and each shooter has a maximum of 3 minutes per stage or something like that. This was a great time the last time I shot it, I expect it to be even better this time around. No matter how hard I pushed I couldn't get them to incorporate pistol shooting this time around, so no need to worry about that... Registration link below:

https://practiscore.com/socal-long-range-piru-sniper-team-challenge-january-17-2026/register

5”

https://www.riflegear.com/p-27557-kimber-ca-2k11-stainless-comp-9mm-5-10rd-pistol-stainless.aspx

4.25”

https://www.riflegear.com/p-27558-kimber-ca-2k11-pro-royal-9mm-425-10rd-pistol-bronze-pvd.aspx

I’m just deciding on what optic to run. Leaning towards Romeo-X Sig Loc Pro

Still need to open her up and figure out the mag disco. It looks like it’s build into the trigger “housing.”

Here's another fact sheet to go along with the one from earlier this week, enjoy.

Let me know if I should keep making these (in between my actual court briefs), or if you think it's a waste of time.

These pretty much cover my “needs”, sadly not my “wants”

I know of C&R guns being added to CCWs but never heard of an instance where a pistol that was a RAW was added.

Has anyone ever attempted to add a firearm that was registered as an assault weapon either in the 1990 banned by name, or 2000 banned by feature time periods?

This would be interesting to see, having to abide by the stringent transportation laws for such firearms unless actively concealing the firearm.

Have had my ccw for about 4 years now coming up on my second renewal with LASD, who at the time of my first application was the only game in town. Just rented in a very nice city with great schools. I just got my ccw renewal email from LASD who said I now have to go through my local city PD. I wounldn’t be classified as a renewal. New City fees cost almost $2k and that’s’ not even including the psyche exam that they would now make me take. And I have to provide Dros paperwork for all the guns i want to put down and probably the one that gets my goat the most is that they want three character references. Is that even legal to ask for? Hot damn this might be the nail in the coffin for me on top of all the restricted places we can’t carry. Sorry guys just venting.

Edit: just read one of the other requirements is providing a BOF 053 Request for firearms records. “This report will show all firearms registered to you.” This might be it….they want to know EVERY gun i own. Fuck that.

With the new laws and application for firearm restoration rights on a federal level has anyone talked to a lawyer with a similar situation? Is it possible? I got my record expunged, but it’s not expunged federally and it can’t be dropped to a misdemeanor. I see that I can apply for the federal program, but will that restore my rights in California?

I'm looking for a pistol with thumb safety. So far i have the M&P 2.0. Anything else i should check out that is better than the 2.0?

Sup lads,

Giving yall some more data points for current timeline as of to date.

09/05/26 : Livescan Completed + CLEO / FFL3 Delivery via tracking USPS

09/08/26 : CLEO delivered

09/09/26 : FFL3 delivered

During this period, I got tired of waiting so I decided to call ATF to see if they ever received my application as the postal office said they couldn't deliver to P.O. Box 6200-20. System didn't allow them to put the 20 for the FFLC department. It will just be sent to the generic FFL Center. ATF said they received it but haven't processed it yet. I guess it took awhile to get to the right department.

09/22/26 : CC got charged.

09/22/26 : COE Approved

10/01/26 : FFL Received

Im a 21 year old male looking to buy my first gun. Grew up shooting .22 rifles at Boy Scout camp in my early teens but never since. Done a pretty substantial research and gotten my FSC so hoping to get a little input before I make my purchase tomorrow. Not concerned about self defense aspect.

Here's what I identified as pros of the Savage Mark II G

1) Bolt action, can learn fundamentals without just rapidly pulling the trigger downrange

2) Wood stock, as opposed to plastic. Something about wood makes it feel more durable to me

3) It's a .22LR so cheap ammo for a senior in college

Side note-

I will be getting a cable lock, but as far as driving to and from the range is it okay in a soft sided gun bag with the cable lock? Or does it need to be hard sided with a lock?

Also planning on putting a rail on it in order to attach an optic, but not looking to break the bank

Picked up my Echelon late Saturday night. Installed the Rook Precision Titanium guide rod and spring, mag well with weighted back strap, Overwatch Precision TAC trigger, the Powder River spring kit, Streamlight TLR-8 HLX-G and the Cylee Wolf G EDG. Stays flat and eats everything. Ceracoat and stippling performed by @red.bear.designs