Storage & Child Access

What must accompany every firearm sold in California?

Answer

A DOJ-approved firearms safety device, or proof the purchaser owns a qualifying firearm safe

California requires that all firearms sold in the state be accompanied by a DOJ-approved firearms safety device, or proof that the purchaser owns a firearm safe that meets DOJ regulatory standards.

Source: Chapter 4: Safety and Storage Devices

Not the answer

  • A DOJ-issued unique serial number, or proof the purchaser registered the firearm through CFARS
  • A DOJ-approved cleaning kit, or proof the purchaser completed a hands-on training course
  • A DOJ-certified ammunition sample, or proof the purchaser bought from an authorized vendor

Practice this

The California Firearm Safety Certificate test is 30 questions and takes 23 correct — 75% — to pass. The app’s page carries a free ten-question test drawn from the same bank, marked as you go.

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