[jyl]

Looking for some advice from the gun owners among us.

I want to make sure I am aware of the laws, and the safe practice, governing possession and transportation of firearms in the State of California, specifically the SF Bay Area. By "firearm" I mean pistols (Glock 19, Luger, Ruger .22) and and shotgun (Mossberg pump, 18" barrel). Assume I'm not a felon or otherwise among the classes of people prohibited from possessing firearms.

Based on the searches I've done so far, my belief is:
- By law, I do not need a permit to possess these firearms in my home
- To be safe, I will store the pistols in a locked case, with ammunition in a separate locked case, when in my home
- To be safe, I will store the shotgun in a locked case, with ammunition in a separate locked case, when in my home
- By law, the pistols must be unloaded and in a locked container or in the locked trunk, if being transported in my car
- By law, the shotgun must be unloaded if being transported in my car
- To be safe, I will transport the pistols unloaded in a locked pistol case, with ammunition in a separate locked case, both locked in the trunk.
- To be safe, I will transport the shotgun unloaded in a locked rifle case, with ammunition in a separate locked case, both locked in the trunk.

I am not asking about concealed carry, which I know is another kettle of fish entirely. Also, I'm not trying to have the firearms quickly accessible when at home.

Sound right? If the pistols are in the locked case, would you also use trigger locks?

Can anyone refer me to a good website discussing these issues?