CA-FSC Firearm Registration and Documentation 2

Question 1

How long is the mandatory waiting period after a DROS is submitted before a buyer can take possession of a firearm in California?

Accepted Answer

10 days

Answer

California law imposes a 10-day waiting period from the date the DROS is submitted before a purchaser may take possession of any firearm.

Question 2

What does the acronym DROS stand for in California firearm transactions?

Accepted Answer

Dealer Record of Sale

Answer

DROS stands for Dealer Record of Sale, the form a licensed California dealer submits to the DOJ for every firearm transfer.

Question 3

In California, who is legally required to process a private party handgun transfer?

Accepted Answer

A licensed California firearms dealer

Answer

California law requires all private party firearm transfers to go through a licensed California firearms dealer who submits the required DROS paperwork.

Question 4

Which piece of information is NOT required on a California DROS form?

Accepted Answer

Buyer's employment history

Answer

A DROS form captures the buyer's identification information and the firearm's identifying details, but does not require employment history.

Question 5

Which California agency receives and retains all Dealer Record of Sale (DROS) submissions?

Accepted Answer

California Department of Justice (DOJ)

Answer

The California Department of Justice receives all DROS submissions and uses the data to conduct background checks and maintain firearm transaction records.

CA-FSC (California Firearms Safety Certificates) Practice Test

CA-FSC (California Firearms Safety Certificates) Practice Test

CA-FSC Firearm Registration and Documentation 2