Unlawful possession of a concealed firearm is among the most common gun charges in Los Angeles, and unless you possess a valid concealed weapon permit, it is a criminal offense to possess a concealed weapon in public. Possession of concealed weapon cases often involves otherwise law-abiding individuals mistakenly transporting his or her loaded firearm without removing the magazine or ammunition from the firearm or failing to transport the weapon in a locked container or trunk. Although most PC 25400(a) firearm crimes are charged as misdemeanors in Los Angeles criminal courts, factors such as your prior criminal history, whether you concealed a stolen firearm, or whether you are a member of a criminal street gang can result in felony gun charges. As a misdemeanor, PC 25400(a) carries up to 1 year in county jail, whereas a felony, PC 25400(a), can result in up to 3 years in state prison.