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Ag Age

07-11-2008 11:04 PM

CA requirements

I might be the only person on this board that doesn't own a gun, but I am thinking of getting one.

Anyone know the requirements for owning a hand gun in CA? I know they have changed a lot since last time I went looking (7 or 8 years ago).

Hivemindgammahydra7

07-12-2008 01:52 AM

Re: CA requirements

21 years of age w/no criminal history, proof of CA residency, and a certificate of satisfactory completion from a state-approved Basic Handgun Safety course.

For more specific info, click here:

http://caag.state.ca.us/firearms/pubfaqs.htm

HTH...

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aybesee123

07-12-2008 02:35 AM

Re: CA requirements

You can have misdemeanors on record just not a felony. The test is not required for long arms, only pistols.

pusher

07-12-2008 10:44 AM

Re: CA requirements

Can you even say that word (gun) in Kalifornia?

AZLiberty

07-13-2008 04:30 AM

Re: CA requirements

I left Kalifornistan 12 years ago. I don't think anything has actually changed much though:

18 to buy a long arm
21 to buy a handgun

Have to either pass the goofy test, or show other training. Hunter safety course or license works as well. Have to go through a dealer, private sales were outlawed in 1991.

Pay $14 DROS fee to register the firearm with the CA DOJ

15 Day wait to take your gun home. No wait for C&R longarms.

Master_Ho

07-13-2008 04:43 AM

Re: CA requirements

Quote:

Originally Posted by AZLiberty (Post 1190014)

15 Day wait to take your gun home. No wait for C&R longarms.

I might be mistaken - but I was told 16 days wait for ALL guns, shotguns and rifles when Ibought one lst year.

Drumblebum

07-13-2008 04:56 AM

Re: CA requirements

Quote:

Originally Posted by Master_Ho (Post 1190020)

I might be mistaken - but I was told 16 days wait for ALL guns, shotguns and rifles when Ibought one lst year.

Just bought three... it's ten days. At least for long guns.

Drumblebum

07-13-2008 04:58 AM

Re: CA requirements

Quote:

Originally Posted by pusher (Post 1188669)

Can you even say that word (gun) in Kalifornia?

You can say it all you want. Gun Gun Gun Gun Gun Gun Gun Gun.

Crap... I'll be right back... the cops are pounding on my door.:yes:

AZLiberty

07-14-2008 01:14 AM

Re: CA requirements

Quote:

Originally Posted by Master_Ho (Post 1190020)

I might be mistaken - but I was told 16 days wait for ALL guns, shotguns and rifles when Ibought one lst year.

Last rifles I bought in CA were

Mosin-Nagant
Indian Enfield
Sweed M1996 Mauser

No wait, two different dealers.

compass

07-17-2008 10:04 PM

Re: CA requirements

There's a 10 day wait for both pistols and long guns. For a pistol you need a HSC card (which you get at the dealer after taking a simple multiple choice test that takes 10 minutes).

FireMattMillen

07-17-2008 10:12 PM

Re: CA requirements

Ten day waiting period for long guns and handguns!?!?

That blows. What are you doing in Kalifornia in the first place?

Merlin

07-17-2008 10:20 PM

Re: CA requirements

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drumblebum (Post 1190024)

You can say it all you want. Gun Gun Gun Gun Gun Gun Gun Gun.

Crap... I'll be right back... the cops are pounding on my door.:yes:

Don't know about that; but, in my class, we were told to call them "firearms," not "weapons." :D

Drumblebum

07-18-2008 11:45 AM

Re: CA requirements

Quote:

Originally Posted by FireMattMillen (Post 1198015)

Ten day waiting period for long guns and handguns!?!?

That blows. What are you doing in Kalifornia in the first place?

Living, mostly.

Rebel Yarr

07-18-2008 09:28 PM

Re: CA requirements

Cali has so many nbeatiful things - beaches - women - forests - mountains. It is a shame about the population density and liberals though. I do miss it! Thankfully I got to grow up there and experience it though.

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