FSC FSC - Firearm Safety Certificate California Firearm Laws and Regulations Questions and Answers 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is California's 'Roster of Handguns Certified for Sale'?
- A list of handguns banned in California
- A list of handguns approved for retail sale by licensed dealers (Correct answer)
- A list reserved for law enforcement use
- A list of antique and curio handguns
Correct answer: A list of handguns approved for retail sale by licensed dealers
California's Safe Handgun Roster lists only those handguns that licensed dealers are permitted to sell to the general public.
Question 2: What does 'DROS' stand for in a California firearm transaction?
- Department Record of Sale
- Dealer Record of Sale (Correct answer)
- Department Registration of Safekeeping
- Division Record of Safety
Correct answer: Dealer Record of Sale
DROS stands for Dealer Record of Sale, the process by which California dealers submit sale information to the DOJ.
Question 3: How must a handgun be transported in a vehicle under California law?
- Loaded but concealed under the seat
- Unloaded in a locked container (Correct answer)
- In a closed, unlocked bag
- On the seat within the driver's reach
Correct answer: Unloaded in a locked container
California law requires handguns to be transported unloaded and in a locked container when carried in a vehicle.
Question 4: Can a California resident lend a firearm to a friend without using a licensed dealer?
- Yes, for any duration
- No, never under any circumstances
- Generally no, with only narrow exceptions (Correct answer)
- Yes, for up to 30 days
Correct answer: Generally no, with only narrow exceptions
Most private-party firearm transfers in California must go through a licensed dealer, with limited statutory exceptions such as transfers between immediate family members.
Question 5: What is the minimum age to purchase a rifle or shotgun from a licensed dealer in California?
- 16
- 18 (Correct answer)
- 21
- 25
Correct answer: 18
California requires purchasers to be at least 18 years old to buy a long gun such as a rifle or shotgun from a licensed dealer.
Question 6: What firearm safety device requirement applies to handgun purchases from California licensed dealers?
- Dealers must install a manual safety switch
- Each handgun sale must include an approved firearm safety device such as a trigger lock (Correct answer)
- Trigger guards are optional accessories
- Safety devices are only required for rifles and shotguns
Correct answer: Each handgun sale must include an approved firearm safety device such as a trigger lock
California law requires that every handgun sold by a licensed dealer be accompanied by an approved firearm safety device, such as a trigger lock or a gun safe.
FSC FSC - Firearm Safety Certificate California Firearm Laws and Regulations Questions and Answers 2
What is California's 'Roster of Handguns Certified for Sale'?