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Buying a Firearm in California
Buying or transferring a firearm in California is not as easy as some other states can be. Below is a breakdown of what documents and steps are required.
Required Identification and Documents
Identification
A current and valid California Driver's license, ID, or Real ID. We are not able to accept temporary print outs as valid identification, even if it does come from the DMV.
Proof of Residency
You need no less than two proofs of residency when purchasing a handgun. A driver's license and or ID can count as one, another non-ID document is then also required, which can be one of the following:
- Valid Car Registration issued by the State of California
- Utility Bill from the last 90 days - gas, electricity, or water (The DOJ does not accept cell phones, internet, and cable bills)
- CCW Permit
- Notarized rental/lease agreement
- Notarized property deed
- Notarized mortgage agreement
- COE
Proof of Citizenship or Naturalization
If you have a driver's license or ID that has the words "Federal Limits Apply" on the upper right-hand corner you need to also provide one of the following:
- Valid and Current US Passport or Passport Card
- Certified Document of Citizenship or Naturalization
- Certified copy of your Birth Certificate
- US Immigration Visa I/94
Firearms Safety Certificate and Roster
In order to purchase any firearm, you will need to hold and provide a valid Firearms Safety Certificate or FSC. If you do not have a current one or have lost your Firearms Safety Certificate we can conduct the test onsite for a $25 fee. The test is 30 questions long and is multiple choice and will be graded and pass or failed on-site. If you do not pass the test you can retake it 24 hours later. If you do pass a FSC will be printed and provided to you immediately.
Firearms Safety Certificate Exemptions
There are quite a few things that can make you exempt one from needing a Firearms Safety Certificate which are listed below:
- CCW or Concealed Carry Weapon Permit Holder
- Licensed Armed Security Guard
- Active Law Enforcement
- Retired Law Enforcement
- Active or Reserve Military Personnel
- Honorably Retired Military Personnel
California Handgun Roster
California has a handgun safety roster, in order to purchase a handgun, that handgun must appear on the California Department of Justice Approved Handgun Roster, which linked here: https://oag.ca.gov/firearms/certified-handguns/search
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