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Prohibited Persons and Restrictions Flashcards

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  1. A person placed on a 14-day involuntary psychiatric hold (5250 certification) in California faces a firearm prohibition of:

    Answer: 5 years, with the right to petition the court for early relief

    A 5250 hold (14-day certification for intensive treatment) results in a 5-year firearm prohibition, during which the person may petition the superior court for relief.

  2. Under the federal Lautenberg Amendment, which California conviction results in a LIFETIME firearm prohibition?

    Answer: Misdemeanor domestic violence against an intimate partner

    A misdemeanor conviction for domestic violence against an intimate partner triggers a lifetime federal prohibition under the Lautenberg Amendment.

  3. In California, a person found NOT GUILTY by reason of insanity in a criminal trial is subject to what firearm prohibition?

    Answer: Lifetime prohibition

    A finding of not guilty by reason of insanity results in a lifetime firearm prohibition in California.

  4. Carlos is addicted to heroin but has never been convicted of a drug crime. Under California law, he is:

    Answer: Prohibited from possessing firearms due to his addiction, regardless of conviction

    Both state and federal law prohibit persons who are addicted to controlled substances from possessing firearms, regardless of whether they have been criminally convicted.

  5. What is the minimum age to purchase a HANDGUN from a licensed dealer in California?

    Answer: 21

    California law requires a person to be at least 21 years old to purchase a handgun from a licensed dealer.

  6. A person subject to a domestic violence restraining order in California that prohibits firearm possession must:

    Answer: Surrender or transfer all firearms while the order is in effect

    A person subject to a qualifying domestic violence restraining order must surrender or transfer all firearms while the order remains in effect.

  7. Which of the following persons is NOT prohibited from possessing a firearm under California law?

    Answer: A person who received a standard misdemeanor DUI conviction last year

    A standard DUI misdemeanor conviction does not automatically trigger a firearm prohibition in California.