REQUIREMENTS FOR BUYING A FIREARM

Minimum Age
o 21 for all guns unless exempted below.
o 18 for purchasers of shotguns, bolt/lever action centerfire rifles or all rimfire rifles if they possess a current CA hunting license.

ID
o Must have current CA Driver’s License or ID card or Military ID card
o Buyers with a CDL with the words Federal Limits Apply printed on the
CDL must provide a certified copy of their birth certificate or a U.S.
Passport or BP/Customs I-94 documents.
o Buyers whose name differs on their additional documents may need to provide additional documents such as a marriage license.
o Buyers with a PO Box or an incorrect address on their CDL must provide additional government documentation that updates their address such as a vehicle registration or property tax statement.

FSC
o Unless exempted all buyers must possess or obtain a Firearms Safety Certificate (pass a written test- $25 cost)
o Exemptions include hunting license (long guns only), law enforcement, military, armed security guards or 832 PC certification.

Handgun Residency
o Handgun buyers must provide additional proof of residency such as a utility bill, vehicle registration or rental/lease agreements.

Other Provisions
o Waiting period is 10, 24-hour periods after start of process. Guns must be picked up no later than 30 days after initiation of the background.
o Dealer record of Sale (DROS) fees are $37.19.
o Unless exempted, buyers can only purchase one handgun in any 30-
day period.
o Buyers must perform a Safe Handling Demonstration (guided by us).    

o If a firearm does not come with a CA approved Firearm Safety
Device, buyers must show proof of ownership of a safe or lockbox or purchase an FSD such as a cable lock, lock box or safe.