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Prohibited Persons and Restrictions Flashcards

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  1. David is currently on felony probation. Under California law, he is prohibited from possessing firearms:

    Answer: For the entire duration of his felony probation

    A person on felony probation is prohibited from possessing firearms for the entire duration of the probation period, regardless of what the probation conditions specifically state.

  2. What must a person who becomes newly prohibited from possessing firearms do with guns they already legally own?

    Answer: They must surrender them to law enforcement or transfer them to an authorized person

    When a person becomes prohibited, they must surrender their firearms to law enforcement or transfer them to an authorized person such as a licensed dealer.

  3. A licensed firearms dealer receives a DENIED response during a background check. What must the dealer do?

    Answer: Deny the sale and may report the attempted purchase to law enforcement

    A dealer must deny the sale when a background check returns a denied result, and may report the attempted purchase to law enforcement.

  4. A prohibited person lives in a household where a non-prohibited spouse legally owns firearms. What is required?

    Answer: The firearms must be stored so the prohibited person cannot access them

    A prohibited person may reside in a home where firearms are present if the firearms are stored in a manner that prevents the prohibited person from accessing them.

  5. A person's felony conviction is reduced to a misdemeanor under Penal Code 17(b). They are:

    Answer: No longer prohibited unless the underlying misdemeanor is independently listed in PC 29805

    A felony reduced to a misdemeanor under PC 17(b) generally restores gun rights, unless the underlying offense is independently listed as a prohibiting misdemeanor under PC 29805.

  6. What is the minimum age to purchase a traditional rifle or shotgun from a licensed dealer in California?

    Answer: 18

    The minimum age to purchase most traditional long guns (rifles and shotguns) from a licensed dealer in California is 18 years old.

  7. A person was dishonorably discharged from the U.S. military. Under federal law, they are:

    Answer: Subject to a lifetime firearm prohibition

    A dishonorable discharge is a federal lifetime prohibition on firearm possession, treated similarly to a felony conviction.