California Penal Code 12021(a) defines who may not own a firearm in California. It states: Any person who (a) has been convicted of a felony under the laws of the United States, the State of California, or any other state, government, or country, or (b) is addicted to any narcotic drug may not own or have in his or her possession, custody, or control any firearm. After conviction of a drug felony, you can never get your gun rights back in California.
Answered on Sep 12th, 2013 at 2:27 PM