{"id":5580,"date":"2025-08-20T23:40:10","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T23:40:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spectrolitedefense.com\/?page_id=5580"},"modified":"2025-08-21T14:47:32","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T14:47:32","slug":"how-to-buy-a-gun-in-california","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/spectrolitedefense.com\/index.php\/how-to-buy-a-gun-in-california\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Buy a Gun in California"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id5580_c7cdac-4c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id5580_c7cdac-4c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id5580_c7cdac-4c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id5580_c7cdac-4c > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.20;background-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);mix-blend-mode:normal;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id5580_c7cdac-4c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id5580_c7cdac-4c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id5580_c7cdac-4c alignfull has-theme-palette9-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-layout-overlay kt-row-overlay-normal\"><\/div><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column5580_f7658b-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column5580_f7658b-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column5580_f7658b-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column5580_f7658b-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column5580_f7658b-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column5580_f7658b-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column5580_f7658b-64{position:relative;}.kadence-column5580_f7658b-64, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column5580_f7658b-64:not(.specificity){margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column5580_f7658b-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column5580_f7658b-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column5580_f7658b-64 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_26c529-a8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_26c529-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_26c529-a8\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);text-align:center;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-xl, 3rem);line-height:1.1;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_26c529-a8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_26c529-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_26c529-a8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_26c529-a8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_26c529-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_26c529-a8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading5580_26c529-a8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_26c529-a8\">How to Buy a Gun in California<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-sm-font-size has-theme-palette-5-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-55cc47c40909098369ea0aee39b1b2c3\"><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong> This page is for general information only, not legal advice. <br>California firearm laws and regulations change frequently. <br>Confirm details with your local FFL (gun store) and the California DOJ before making a purchase.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id5580_f618dd-78 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id5580_f618dd-78 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id5580_f618dd-78 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id5580_f618dd-78 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id5580_f618dd-78 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id5580_f618dd-78 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id5580_f618dd-78 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column5580_1d7bbd-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column5580_1d7bbd-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column5580_1d7bbd-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column5580_1d7bbd-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column5580_1d7bbd-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column5580_1d7bbd-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column5580_1d7bbd-d4{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column5580_1d7bbd-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column5580_1d7bbd-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column5580_1d7bbd-d4\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_f1c26b-97, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_f1c26b-97[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_f1c26b-97\"]{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-size:24px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_f1c26b-97 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_f1c26b-97[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_f1c26b-97\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_f1c26b-97 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_f1c26b-97[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_f1c26b-97\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading5580_f1c26b-97 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_f1c26b-97\"><strong>At-a-Glance: Process<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Get your Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC)<\/strong> \u2013 a 30-question test on firearm safety and laws<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Confirm eligibility and required documents.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Select a firearm from the store<\/strong>   \u2013 handguns must be on the DOJ roster; rifles must meet CA compliance rules.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Start the purchase (DROS)<\/strong> \u2013 the dealer submits your background check and paperwork.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wait 10 full days<\/strong> (ten 24-hour periods).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pick up between Day 10\u201330<\/strong> \u2013 bring documents, complete the demo, and take possession.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_d79d92-82, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_d79d92-82[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_d79d92-82\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-size:24px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_d79d92-82 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_d79d92-82[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_d79d92-82\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_d79d92-82 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_d79d92-82[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_d79d92-82\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading5580_d79d92-82 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_d79d92-82\"><strong>Step 1: Get Your FSC (Firearm Safety Certificate)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>30-question multiple-choice and true &amp; false test<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can take this test at the gun store<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passing score: <strong>75% or higher<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cost: <strong>$25<\/strong>, valid for <strong>5 years<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bring a valid CA ID.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_6c8c54-37, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_6c8c54-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_6c8c54-37\"]{margin-top:-15px;margin-bottom:32px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_6c8c54-37 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_6c8c54-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_6c8c54-37\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_6c8c54-37 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_6c8c54-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_6c8c54-37\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading5580_6c8c54-37 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_6c8c54-37\">You can review the <a href=\"https:\/\/oag.ca.gov\/system\/files\/media\/fsc-study-guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"DOJ FSC Study Guide\">DOJ FSC Study Guide<\/a> before testing.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_8a1689-33, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_8a1689-33[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_8a1689-33\"]{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-size:24px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_8a1689-33 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_8a1689-33[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_8a1689-33\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_8a1689-33 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_8a1689-33[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_8a1689-33\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading5580_8a1689-33 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_8a1689-33\"><strong>Step 2: Confirm You\u2019re Eligible<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Age:<\/strong> Must be 21+ to purchase most firearms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Status:<\/strong> You cannot be prohibited under state\/federal law (e.g., certain convictions, restraining orders, or mental health prohibitions).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Requirement:<\/strong> You must have an FSC <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_02f28c-68, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_02f28c-68[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_02f28c-68\"]{margin-top:-15px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_02f28c-68 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_02f28c-68[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_02f28c-68\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_02f28c-68 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_02f28c-68[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_02f28c-68\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading5580_02f28c-68 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_02f28c-68\">If unsure of eligibility, consult an attorney.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_7550a1-53, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_7550a1-53[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_7550a1-53\"]{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-size:24px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_7550a1-53 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_7550a1-53[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_7550a1-53\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_7550a1-53 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_7550a1-53[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_7550a1-53\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading5580_7550a1-53 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_7550a1-53\"><strong>Step 3: Select a Firearm from the store<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_c419d0-89, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_c419d0-89[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_c419d0-89\"]{padding-bottom:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_c419d0-89 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_c419d0-89[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_c419d0-89\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_c419d0-89 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_c419d0-89[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_c419d0-89\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading5580_c419d0-89 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_c419d0-89\"><strong>Handguns<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Must be listed on California\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/oag.ca.gov\/firearms\/certified-handguns\/search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Roster of Certified Handguns.\"><strong>Roster of Certified Handguns<\/strong>.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_09b5ce-0c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_09b5ce-0c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_09b5ce-0c\"]{padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:-10px;margin-bottom:5px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_09b5ce-0c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_09b5ce-0c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_09b5ce-0c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_09b5ce-0c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_09b5ce-0c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_09b5ce-0c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading5580_09b5ce-0c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_09b5ce-0c\"><strong>Rifles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Must comply with California\u2019s current feature and configuration restrictions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your dealer can confirm what is compliant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_be4b14-3d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_be4b14-3d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_be4b14-3d\"]{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-size:24px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_be4b14-3d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_be4b14-3d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_be4b14-3d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_be4b14-3d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_be4b14-3d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_be4b14-3d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading5580_be4b14-3d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_be4b14-3d\"><strong>Step 4: Bring Required Documents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_b16d34-11, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_b16d34-11[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_b16d34-11\"]{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_b16d34-11 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_b16d34-11[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_b16d34-11\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_b16d34-11 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_b16d34-11[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_b16d34-11\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading5580_b16d34-11 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_b16d34-11\"><strong>You must have these documents at time of purchase:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Valid CA Driver License<\/strong>\/ID with current address.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you don&#8217;t have a REAL ID, bring a secondary ID (e.g., passport \u2013 ask your FFL what is accepted).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your <strong>FSC <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Proof of Residency<\/strong>  \u2013 one of the following:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Utility bill (within the last 3 months)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Residential lease or rental agreement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Property deed\/title<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government license\/permit\/registration (e.g., vehicle registration)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_f58df9-cd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_f58df9-cd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_f58df9-cd\"]{padding-bottom:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-size:24px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_f58df9-cd mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_f58df9-cd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_f58df9-cd\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_f58df9-cd img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_f58df9-cd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_f58df9-cd\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading5580_f58df9-cd wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_f58df9-cd\"><strong>Step 5: Start the Purchase (DROS) <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dealer enters your info into the <strong>Dealer Record of Sale (DROS)<\/strong> system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay for the firearm, sales tax, and state-mandated DROS fees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As of <strong>July 2025<\/strong>, California also applies an <strong>11% excise tax (CFET)<\/strong> on most firearm and ammunition sales.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_8c9101-d9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_8c9101-d9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_8c9101-d9\"]{padding-bottom:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-size:24px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_8c9101-d9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_8c9101-d9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_8c9101-d9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_8c9101-d9 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_8c9101-d9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_8c9101-d9\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading5580_8c9101-d9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_8c9101-d9\"><strong><strong><strong>Step 6: Wait 10 Days &amp; Pick Up<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mandatory waiting period: <strong>10 full 24-hour days<\/strong> from the exact time your DROS is submitted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_2c0a29-b8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_2c0a29-b8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_2c0a29-b8\"]{padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:-10px;margin-bottom:5px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_2c0a29-b8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_2c0a29-b8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_2c0a29-b8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_2c0a29-b8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_2c0a29-b8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_2c0a29-b8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading5580_2c0a29-b8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_2c0a29-b8\"><strong><strong>At Pickup:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Present all required IDs and documents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perform the <strong>Safe-Handling Demonstration<\/strong> with that firearm under the dealer\u2019s supervision (dealer provides a dummy round if needed)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_88b37d-cc, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_88b37d-cc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_88b37d-cc\"]{padding-bottom:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_88b37d-cc mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_88b37d-cc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_88b37d-cc\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_88b37d-cc img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5580_88b37d-cc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_88b37d-cc\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading5580_88b37d-cc wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5580_88b37d-cc\"><br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Buy a Gun in California Disclaimer: This page is for general information only, not legal advice. 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