Firearms: safety certificates.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill updates California’s firearm safety regulations by requiring personal firearm importers to obtain a valid firearm safety certificate and include a copy of that certificate in their reports to the Department of Justice. It also mandates that importers bring firearms into the state with a valid certificate within 60 days, with exceptions. Furthermore, the bill increases training requirements for firearm safety certificate applicants, necessitating an 8-hour course including live-fire shooting exercises and instruction on firearm safety and handling. Finally, it clarifies that no reimbursement is required for local agencies due to the creation of a new crime.
Key provisions
- Personal firearm importers must obtain and report a valid firearm safety certificate.
- Importers must bring firearms into California with a valid safety certificate within 60 days.
- Firearm safety certificate applicants must complete an 8-hour training course, including live-fire shooting.
- The Department of Justice will develop regulations for the implementation of these requirements.
- No reimbursement is required for local agencies due to the creation of a new crime.
- Requires a public education and notification program to inform individuals about the new requirements.
- Expands the scope of a crime, potentially imposing a state-mandated local program.
- Addresses reporting requirements for personal firearm importers.
Who is affected
- Firearm importers
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