FSC - Firearm Safety Certificate California Sales and Transfers Questions and Answers

Question 1

When an individual purchases a firearm from a licensed dealer in California, what is the mandatory waiting period before they can take possession of the firearm?

Accepted Answer

10 days

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72 hours

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30 days

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There is no waiting period.

Question 2

A person is moving to California and bringing several firearms they legally own. What are they required to do within 60 days of bringing the firearms into the state?

Accepted Answer

Report their ownership of the firearms to the California Department of Justice.

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Sell all the firearms to a licensed California dealer.

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Register for a new Firearm Safety Certificate.

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Store the firearms at a licensed gun range.

Question 3

Which of the following describes a legal Private Party Transfer (PPT) of a firearm in California?

Accepted Answer

The buyer and seller must complete the transaction in person through a licensed California firearms dealer.

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The buyer and seller meet in a parking lot to exchange the firearm and cash.

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The seller ships the firearm directly to the buyer's home after receiving payment.

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The seller, after verifying the buyer's Firearm Safety Certificate, can directly hand over the firearm.

Question 4

A California resident wants to give a legally owned handgun to their adult child, who also resides in California. Which of the following is a requirement for this intra-familial transfer?

Accepted Answer

The recipient must have a valid Firearm Safety Certificate and submit a report to the DOJ.

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The transfer must occur at a law enforcement agency.

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No paperwork is needed as it is a gift between family.

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The waiting period is extended to 30 days for family transfers.

Question 5

An individual completes the DROS paperwork to purchase a handgun on March 1st. The 10-day waiting period ends on March 11th. What happens if the individual does not pick up the handgun from the dealer by April 11th?

Accepted Answer

The dealer is required to cancel the sale and the buyer must restart the entire DROS process.

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The waiting period is automatically extended for another 10 days.

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The buyer can pick up the firearm but must pay a daily storage fee.

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The firearm is transferred to the local police department for safekeeping.

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of the Dealer's Record of Sale (DROS) process in California?

Accepted Answer

To allow the Department of Justice to conduct a background check on the purchaser.

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To collect sales tax on firearm transactions.

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To ensure the firearm has a valid safety device included.

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To track the number of firearms sold by each dealer for inventory purposes.