SUPPORTING THE SECOND AMENDMENT
SUPPORTING THE SECOND AMENDMENT
        
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California Law Steps To Buy A Handgun In California
(Maximum 1 Handgun Per Month Unless Exempt)
1. You must be at least 21 years old with no prohibiting background.
2. You must have a valid California Driver License. No temporary license accepted.
3. You must have a Handgun Safety Certificate (HSC) (unless exempt). The 30-question HSC written test has 30 questions and costs $25.00 ($15. State fee and $10. Dealer fee).
4. The handgun must be on the California Department of Justice (DOJ) Certified List (unless exempt) or be sold/transferred in a Private-Party Transfer through a CA Dealer.
5. You must provide the Dealer with California Proof of Residency which may be a copy of your utility bill within the last 3 months, rental agreement, or DMV registration, etc.
6. You must perform a Safe Handling Demonstration (unless exempt) with the handgun.
7. You must have or buy an approved Safe. Lock Box. Trigger, or Gun Lock (unless exempt).
8. You must fill-out and sign ATF Form 4473. answer questions and sign the DROS, supply thumbprint, pay the $25. State fees, and wait 10 days unless exempt from the "wait".
Steps To Buy A Long Gun In California
(No Long-Gun Purchase Limit Per Month)
1. You must be at least age 18 with no prohibiting background: age 21 if pistol-gripped shotgun.
2. You must have a valid California Driver License. No temporary license accepted.
3. You must have or buy an approved Safe. Lock Box. Trigger, or Gun Lock (unless exempt).
4. You must fill-out and sign ATF Form 4473. answer questions and sign the DROS, supply thumbprint, pay the $25. State fees, and wait 10 days unless exempt from the "wait".
Since California unlicensed residents may not sell/transfer firearms to other non-licensees (except for long guns over 50 years old), all such Private-PartyTransfers must go through a California Dealer with $25. State fees and a maximum $10. Dealer fee ($35. total). Handguns in these Private-Party Transfers do not have to be on the CA DOJ Certified List. HANDLE ALL FIREARMS AS IF THEY ARE LOADED
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