what do I need to buy a shotgun.?

Question

I would like to buy a remington 870 shotgun, it will be my first gun. do i need any licence or any certification?I'm in California. thanks.

Answer 1

PURCHASE
All firearms sales, transfers or loans, including private
transactions and sales at gun shows, must go through a
California licensed firearms dealer.
An application for sale or transfer must be made
with a licensed California gun dealer before any firearm
may be sold or transferred. This application contains a
description of the buyer or transferee and of the firearm.
The purchaser must present the dealer with a valid
California Driver’s License or a California Identification
Card and supply their right thumbprint. The purchaser
of a handgun must also provide additional proof of
California residence, other than a document from the
Department of Motor Vehicles. The dealer sends a copy
of the application to the California Department of Justice
and the local police chief or sheriff.
The CA DOJ will conduct a background check on
each buyer and the fee is $25.00. There is a 10-day
waiting period before delivery of any firearm. Dealers
must keep a register of all firearm transfers. If a person
has voluntarily been screened through the Personal
Firearms Eligibility Check, and has been found eligible
to purchase and possess firearms, that person must still
undergo a background check and a 10-day waiting period
when purchasing a handgun.
If a person does not take possession of the firearm
from the dealer within 30 days, the entire purchase process
must be repeated, including the payment of fees.
The waiting period and dealer application do not
apply to transfers to police officers, other gun dealers,
manufacturers, or importers, antique firearms, and rifles
and shotguns which are classified as curios or relics by the
federal government, infrequent gifts or transfers to one’s
“immediate family,” an infrequent temporary loan not to
exceed 30 days to a person who is not prohibited from
possessing a firearm, and a transfer of a rifle or shotgun at
auctions by nonprofit or public benefit corporations.

Answer 2

I live in California and own a few guns. I havn't bought a rifle in a while, but I'm 90% positive these are the steps:

First of all, you must be at least 18 years old and pass a background check. This means you can not have committed almost any felonies or violent misdameaners. You do not need any type of certification to purchase a rifle or shotgun in California to my knowledge. You must provide proof of age and identity, which means a valid driver's license or state id, and I'm pretty sure you must also provide proof of residency (although this may be just for handgun purchases) which means (in addition to your ID) a utility bill or vehicle registration in your name where the address matches that on your identification card.

PLEASE take a firearm safety class if you havn't already. They are cheap and only take a few hours, but it's important that you are sure you know how to safely handle your weapon.

Note: Almost forgot, there is a ten day waiting period after purchasing the gun before you can take possession.

Hope this was helpful.

Answer 3

In CA you need to be at least 18 and pass a background check. You don't need any kind of license or permit.
P.S. nice choice the 870 is a great gun.

Answer 4

Identification (I know its more than 1 out there), a clean record, over 18, I believe in CA you have to take a test in the presence of the gun dealer, and money.

Answer 5

probably just a clean history and ID an be at least 18

Answer 6

in michigan we need photo id and they ask a lot of question it should be the same.That is a nice gun have fun huntin.

Answer 7

not sure they register the gun when you buy it where I live

Answer 8

Two arms and two hands, brains not required but at least one eye.

Answer 9

waste of money clap clap CLAP CLAP CLAP