Buying a Firearm in California

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.

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

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

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 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