17% of Californians use firearms to protect their property compared to the national average of 29%. Only 2% of Californians said they carry firearms for personal protection, tying with New Jersey for the lowest
See also California Department of Justice, Bureau of Firearms, Firearms Prohibiting Categories.California Penal Code 29805 – Except as provided in Section 29855 or subdivision (a) of Section 29800, any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor violation of Section 71, 76, 136.1, 136.5, or...