This document is presented as an example of the regulations for a Firearms dealer and was correct when it was issued, but the State of California may have updated it, so make sure that you check to see what the current regulations are.


BILL LOCKYER State of California

Attorney General DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE


DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FIREARMS DIVISION

FIREARMS DEALER COMPLIANCE INSPECTIONS

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the California Department of Justice (DOJ) Firearms Division Inspection Program is to ensure that persons engaged in the firearms business are in compliance with state laws and regulations as they apply to DOJ inspection authority cited in Part 4, Title 2, Article 4 of the California Penal Code.

SCOPE :

The following areas are subject to inspection by DOJ Firearms Division Field Representatives:

Licensing Requirements

The following licenses are required pursuant to Penal Code (PC) section 12071 and must be current and valid;

Security Requirements

If the business is located in a city with a population greater than 50,000 or in the unincorporated area of a county with a population of greater that 200,000 security requirements pursuant to PC section 12071(b)14) apply.

Recording Keeping Requirements

Dealers are required to make the following available for inspection pursuant to Part 4, Title 2, Article 4 of the California Penal Code:

Handgun Safety Certificate (HSC)

All documents associated with the HSC course and handgun demonstration, including rosters, completed tests, test booklets, unissued certificates, and affidavits. Also, the HSC Study Guide is available to purchasers and the test area shall be a separate room or partitioned area .

California Firearms Laws Requirement

All firearms dealers are required to make the California Firearms Laws booklet (available from DOJ) available to each purchaser or transferee of a firearm.

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