This site is the California Department of Justice, Bureau of Firearms website. It contains useful information on California firearms laws i ncluding the roster of approved firearms in California.
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California Gun Owners' Home Page
This site is the home page for Calguns.net. It contains various forums on firearms issues and links to other useful sites.
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This site is a good resource on California firearms laws from A to Z.
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This link is to the NRA home page which is a portal to the complete NRA website. If you are looking for NRA sanctioned firearms and personal safety classes, you can find them here at the Instructor's Portal.
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This site provides a good overview of the law of self defense in general terms. Like any general site, you should direct specific questions you have to your attorney to see how the laws of your state apply.
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This site has many traning tips and techniques that apply to everyone, but which are especially directed to women.
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Bloomfield Press publishes books on gun laws for laypersons
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While our site has a thorough list of shooting ranges which are local to the San Francisco Bay Area here, this link to WhereToShoot.org (part of the National Shooting Sports Foundation) will help you find ranges all over the United States.
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This site provides information regarding transporting and carrying handguns throughout the United States.
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Armed Citizens' Legal Defense Network
This organization provides training and support for people involved in a self-defense shooting, including monetary assistance for legal representation under some circumstances and expert witnesses.
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National Shooting Sports Foundation
An excellent resource for shooting, hunting, firearms safety and for industry information. NSSF has newsletters, training videos, safety tips, and provides resources for locating firearms dealers, ranges, etc.