FSC FSC - Firearm Safety Certificate California Firearm Laws and Regulations Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

What are the two main purposes of California's 10-day firearm waiting period?

Accepted Answer

Allowing background check completion and providing a cooling-off period

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Revenue collection and record-keeping

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Dealer inventory verification and shipping time

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ATF review and local police notification

Question 2

Under California law, which of the following is an example of an 'assault weapon'?

Accepted Answer

A semi-automatic centerfire rifle with a detachable magazine and a pistol grip

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Any semi-automatic rifle

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Any rifle equipped with a telescopic scope

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Any firearm capable of accepting a magazine

Question 3

What does a Gun Violence Restraining Order (GVRO) authorize under California law?

Accepted Answer

Temporary court-ordered removal of firearms from someone deemed a danger

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Permanent revocation of a person's firearm rights

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Mandatory firearm safety training for the subject

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Seizure of all ammunition in the household

Question 4

Who may petition a California court for a Gun Violence Restraining Order (GVRO)?

Accepted Answer

Law enforcement officers and immediate family or household members

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Only sworn law enforcement officers

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Any member of the general public

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Only licensed mental health professionals

Question 5

If a person inherits a handgun in California, what must they do?

Accepted Answer

Report the acquisition to the California DOJ within 30 days

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Nothing — inherited firearms have no reporting requirements

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Immediately surrender the handgun to law enforcement

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Register it only if it is a prohibited assault weapon

Question 6

What happens if a California background check is not completed within the 10-day waiting period?

Accepted Answer

The dealer must continue to wait until the check is resolved or a statutory exception applies

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The sale is automatically approved after 10 days

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The sale is immediately denied

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The buyer may take immediate possession