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Prohibited Persons and Restrictions Flashcards

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  1. After a 10-year misdemeanor firearm prohibition period ends in California, what must the person do to legally possess firearms again?

    Answer: Rights are automatically restored — no action is required

    When a 10-year misdemeanor prohibition expires, firearm rights are automatically restored without needing to petition any court.

  2. Tom is a prohibited person whose father leaves him several firearms in a will. Under California law, Tom must:

    Answer: Transfer the firearms to an eligible person or licensed dealer

    A prohibited person who inherits firearms must transfer them to an eligible non-prohibited person or licensed dealer — they cannot register or retain them.

  3. Which of the following individuals is prohibited from possessing firearms under FEDERAL law but NOT under California state law?

    Answer: A person under felony indictment (charged but not yet convicted)

    Federal law prohibits firearm possession by persons under a felony indictment, but California state law does not have a parallel prohibition for mere indictment without conviction.

  4. A person is prohibited from possessing firearms for 5 years due to a mental health hold they believe was unjustified. What can they do?

    Answer: Petition the superior court for a finding that they do not pose a danger

    A person subject to a mental health firearm prohibition may petition the superior court for a finding that they no longer pose a danger and are fit to possess firearms.

  5. Under California law, 'possession' of a firearm includes:

    Answer: Both actual possession and constructive possession (having control over a firearm's location)

    Possession under California law includes both actual possession (physically holding the firearm) and constructive possession (having dominion and control over where the firearm is located).

  6. A person subject to an Emergency Protective Order (EPO) issued due to domestic violence is prohibited from possessing firearms:

    Answer: For the duration of the EPO, typically up to 5–7 days

    An EPO that includes a firearm prohibition is effective for the duration of the order — typically 5 to 7 days — until a formal court hearing can be held.

  7. Which statement about a 'prohibited person' and firearms in California is TRUE?

    Answer: A prohibited person has no legal right to possess or handle a firearm under any ordinary circumstance

    A prohibited person has no legal right to possess, handle, or control a firearm under any ordinary circumstance — there is no 'supervised' exception in California law.