i have my gun safety for hunting but now i want to purchase a handgun. do i need to get another license? what do i need to do in order to purchase a handgun in california?
2007-03-01 18:32:31 · 10 answers · asked by master t 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
In California here is the process (I just purchased my first handgun six months ago).
Go into the gun dealer and find one you want. At this point, you'll fill out some paperwork for your background check, pay for the gun (or make payment arrangements), and take a handgun safety quiz(Handbook to read over is linked below). Read this handbook and take chapter quizes and you'll be prepared for the test. This test gives you a Handgun Safety Certificate (HSC). You will also need to provide proof of residency that shows you live where you say you do (Utility bill, vehicle registration, etc).
You will then have to wait ten days to take possession of your firearm. At the end of this waiting period, when you go in to pick up your firearm, you will be shown and have to repeat a safety demonstration with your gun. This demonstration shows that you know how to load and unload your gun safely, and make sure it is unloaded at the end. An explination of this demonstration is also included in the handbook linked too below. Hopefully this is enough information.
2007-03-01 19:19:05 · answer #1 · answered by Wildernessguy 4 · 6⤊ 1⤋
I'm pretty sure getting a handgun in California is gonna be a pain you will probably have to get permits and wait forever.
2007-03-03 12:48:09 · answer #2 · answered by jw1269 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay, you need to get your permit for it here in Cali. It can take awhile to get, though. When you buy handgun, you need to show ID if asked, along with the permit, if asked.
2007-03-05 19:29:24 · answer #3 · answered by Cara Arlene 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You just have to walk into a gun store and purchase a gun. You won't get it right away, since they run a background check. It will take seven days (at least it did back when I lived there).
2007-03-02 02:36:06 · answer #4 · answered by Jack S 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It depends on your state. In North Carolina you have to fill out a pistol purchase permit request from your local sheriff. Wait 5 days and pick up a permit, which you can use to buy one pistol.
The easiest thing to do is go to your local gun store. Tell them you are interested in purchasing a pistol and wanted to find out about the process.
It sounds like California has a complicated process.
2007-03-02 08:59:08 · answer #5 · answered by The Big Shot 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
WhiskeyGuy gave you a great answer! If you still need more info, try the NRA-ILA gun laws list for California...here's the link:
http://www.nraila.org/statelawpdfs/CASL.pdf
Good Luck!
2007-03-02 15:01:54 · answer #6 · answered by Carla 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
go to a gun dealer and he well have everything you need .a very simple test and your on your why to enjoying the fun of pistols .thank god we have another gun totting American walking the earth .
2007-03-02 11:46:08 · answer #7 · answered by henryredwons 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
first u take a hunters safety class. then,(for concealed weapons)get a concealed weapons permit.3 choose caliber, 4 buy. 5blow the crap out of a squirrel or a moose
2007-03-02 19:59:23 · answer #8 · answered by shooter mag 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Are you planning to shoot someone?
2007-03-03 14:49:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
GET A PERMIT
2007-03-02 02:40:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋