Where is the legislation that says it is illegal to own a gun in CA? I have one and do not recall seeing anything that was passed saying I could not have it?
Even if there was I would not give it up. Protect what is yours in any way you need to be it family or assets. Just deal with whatever comes of it afterwards.
This level of paranoia though is the beginning of a bottom. It does seem awfully risky to have your life savings at home, it could be stolen when you are not there.
Barry and the commies could decide to come take it from you the way they are heading. If it is beyond a certain amount they might deem it is more than what you really need, and somebody else more deserving might be able to use some of it.