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)?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

California's Unsafe Handgun Act requires that handguns sold by licensed dealers be listed on the CA DOJ's Roster of Certified Handguns. To be listed, handguns must meet specific safety requirements including drop testing and (for newer models) microstamping. Handguns not on the roster cannot be sold by dealers to the general public, though there are exceptions for law enforcement and private party transfers of pre-roster guns.

Question 2

What is a "straw purchase" of a firearm?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

A straw purchase occurs when a person who can legally purchase a firearm does so as a proxy for someone who cannot — either a prohibited person or someone who does not want their name on the paperwork. It is a federal felony under 18 U.S.C. § 922(a)(6) (making a false statement on Form 4473). The "straw purchaser" and the true buyer both commit a crime.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

The APPS (Armed Prohibited Persons System) is a California DOJ database that identifies persons who have legally acquired firearms and subsequently become prohibited (due to felony conviction, mental health commitment, etc.). California DOJ agents use APPS to conduct operations to recover firearms from these individuals, preventing prohibited persons from retaining legally purchased guns.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

New California residents who bring firearms into the state must report those firearms to the CA DOJ within 60 days using the New Resident Report of Firearms Ownership form. This is required by California Penal Code Section 26840. Failure to report is a misdemeanor. This is separate from the DROS process, which applies to new purchases.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

California law provides specific exceptions to the general rule requiring all transfers to go through a dealer. One exception allows temporary loans at a supervised target range or shooting event. The firearm owner must be present and the firearm must be used for legal sporting purposes only. This exception does not apply to ongoing possession away from the range.

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