CA-FSC California Firearm Transfer Laws 5

Question 1

Which of the following persons is prohibited from possessing or purchasing firearms under California law?

Accepted Answer

A person convicted of a felony in any U.S. state

Answer

Any person convicted of a felony — whether in California or any other state — is permanently prohibited from possessing or purchasing firearms in California.

Question 2

What is the minimum age to purchase a handgun from a licensed dealer in California?

Accepted Answer

21

Answer

California requires purchasers to be at least 21 years old to buy a handgun from a licensed dealer.

Question 3

A person in California becomes subject to a domestic violence restraining order. What happens to their firearms?

Accepted Answer

They must relinquish all firearms and are prohibited from purchasing new ones

Answer

Persons subject to qualifying domestic violence restraining orders in California must surrender all firearms and are prohibited from purchasing any firearms while the order is in effect.

Question 4

How long is a person prohibited from owning or purchasing firearms after being placed on a California 5150 involuntary psychiatric hold and adjudicated as a danger to self or others?

Accepted Answer

5 years

Answer

A person placed on a 5150 hold and found to be a danger to self or others is prohibited from firearm possession for 5 years in California.

Question 5

Which misdemeanor conviction can make a person prohibited from owning firearms in California?

Accepted Answer

A misdemeanor conviction for domestic violence

Answer

A misdemeanor domestic violence conviction triggers a firearm prohibition under both California and federal law, just as a felony conviction does.

CA-FSC (California Firearms Safety Certificates) Practice Test

CA-FSC (California Firearms Safety Certificates) Practice Test

CA-FSC California Firearm Transfer Laws 5