CA-FSC Prohibited Persons and Restrictions 2

Question 1

A person placed on a 14-day involuntary psychiatric hold (5250 certification) in California faces a firearm prohibition of:

Accepted Answer

5 years, with the right to petition the court for early relief

Answer

No prohibition unless convicted of a crime

Answer

10 years automatically

Answer

Lifetime with no possibility of relief

Question 2

Under the federal Lautenberg Amendment, which California conviction results in a LIFETIME firearm prohibition?

Accepted Answer

Misdemeanor domestic violence against an intimate partner

Answer

Simple assault against a stranger

Answer

A DUI misdemeanor conviction

Answer

Vandalism under $400

Question 3

In California, a person found NOT GUILTY by reason of insanity in a criminal trial is subject to what firearm prohibition?

Accepted Answer

Lifetime prohibition

Answer

No prohibition — they were acquitted

Answer

5-year prohibition

Answer

10-year prohibition

Question 4

Carlos is addicted to heroin but has never been convicted of a drug crime. Under California law, he is:

Accepted Answer

Prohibited from possessing firearms due to his addiction, regardless of conviction

Answer

Allowed to possess firearms since he has no drug conviction

Answer

Prohibited for 10 years from the date his addiction began

Answer

Allowed to possess firearms as long as he holds a valid FSC

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

21

Answer

16

Answer

18

Answer

25

Question 6

A person subject to a domestic violence restraining order in California that prohibits firearm possession must:

Accepted Answer

Surrender or transfer all firearms while the order is in effect

Answer

Register their firearms with law enforcement but may keep them at home

Answer

Surrender only handguns — long guns are not covered

Answer

Surrender firearms within 30 days of being served the order

Question 7

Which of the following persons is NOT prohibited from possessing a firearm under California law?

Accepted Answer

A person who received a standard misdemeanor DUI conviction last year

Answer

A person convicted of felony burglary 15 years ago

Answer

A person currently subject to a gun violence restraining order

Answer

A person who was placed on a 5250 hold 3 years ago