FSC - Firearm Safety Certificate California Sales and Transfers Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

What is California's "Handgun Roster" (also known as the Unsafe Handgun Act roster)?

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A DOJ-maintained list of handguns approved for sale by licensed dealers in California, based on safety testing criteria

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A list of handguns stolen in California

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A list of prohibited handgun designs such as zip guns

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A registry of all handguns owned by California residents

Question 2

What is a "straw purchase" of a firearm?

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When someone legally eligible to buy a firearm purchases it on behalf of a prohibited person or third party — a federal felony

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Buying a firearm with cash to avoid a paper trail

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A purchase made at a gun show without a background check

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Buying a firearm using a relative's credit card

Question 3

How does California's APPS (Armed Prohibited Persons System) protect public safety?

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It is a database that cross-references persons who legally purchased firearms with persons who later become prohibited, enabling law enforcement to recover firearms from prohibited persons

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It provides firearm discounts for approved applicants

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It approves and licenses private security guards to carry firearms

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It issues special permits for high-capacity magazine possession

Question 4

What must a California resident do if they move into the state and bring firearms with them?

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They must report their firearm(s) to the CA DOJ within 60 days of bringing them into California using the New Resident Firearm Report form

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Nothing is required — federal law preempts state registration requirements

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They must surrender the firearms at the state border for inspection

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They must sell them to a California dealer and repurchase California-approved models

Question 5

Can a California resident legally lend a firearm to a friend for target shooting at a supervised range?

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Yes, temporary loans for target shooting at a supervised shooting range are a recognized exception to the general transfer requirements

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No, any transfer of a firearm requires a background check

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Yes, but only if the friend holds a valid FSC

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No, only immediate family members may borrow firearms

Question 6

Under California law, what is required before a licensed dealer delivers a purchased firearm to the buyer?

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The buyer must have passed the FSC, cleared the DROS background check, and the mandatory 10-day waiting period must have elapsed

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Only the FSC test must be passed — the waiting period may be waived for FSC holders

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The buyer must attend a one-hour safety demonstration at the dealership

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The buyer must provide references from two California residents who are not related to them