Firearm Safety Certificate - FSC - Ask questions here only

[dfletcher]

Originally Posted by Bullets&Whitewalls

Wouldn't an ATM card work for the credit card issue? Who doesn't have one of those? Not saying I like it but I'm surprised no one has mentioned that.

ATM cards ought to be used at ATMs only, that's their intent and really the only way to use them without exposing yourself to risk. I understand slapping "Visa" or "Mastercharge" on them gets folks to use a debit like a credit card but there's a "my money" vs "their money" difference between the two. I wouldn't be too keen relying on the state to be diligent safeguarding my card information. If Walgreens, Target and other retailers can't do it I see no reason to expect better from the state.

That the FFLs have come up with a workaround allowing cash use by customers seems to me a good solution.

[JDay]

I don't think you have to produce your FSC to buy a firearm since it's computerized now.

[beardog308]

The system had crashed at the San Berdoo turners around four. I'm not buying anything in CA anytime soon. Just read the sign on the door.

[MacanTaillear]

At close of business this evening the DROS system was back up but the FSC system was not.
Lots of unhappy folks but everyone understood that it was not the store's fault. We all shrugged our shoulders and said, "Kalifornia."

[lapsbpbep]

Went to do a ppt on a Glock 20 took the test past then the system went down 2 and a half hours later left no dro s done doj wasted his time and mine got to love it !! Hopefully we can try it again tomorrow

[juncali]

I read somewhere that you don't need to take the FSC test (to obtain a rifle) if you have taken your Hunter Safety Course. Can anyone confirm?

[2shotjoe]

Originally Posted by juncali

I read somewhere that you don't need to take the FSC test (to obtain a rifle) if you have taken your Hunter Safety Course. Can anyone confirm?

i heard of it, not sure if true. i'll check tomorrow morning.

[Mayor McRifle]

Originally Posted by juncali

I read somewhere that you don't need to take the FSC test (to obtain a rifle) if you have taken your Hunter Safety Course. Can anyone confirm?

According to the DOJ website's FAQ section: "There are several FSC requirement exemptions. In addition to the previous Handgun Safety Certificate (HSC) exemptions, a person issued a valid hunting license is exempt from the FSC requirement for long guns only. (Pen. Code, § 31700, subd. (c).)"

[rg_1111@yahoo.com]

Does PC 832 Exempt?

[edgerly779]

Dupe lots of posts on this. hundreds as a matter of fact. Hunter safety no good. Uswe it to get hunting license then you can dros long guns.

[VendetAR]

I may be buying a shotgun in a few months, does a CCW exempt you from this BS fee like it does for handguns?

[TurboS600]

I picked up my Howa 1500 in .300 WinMag from SB Turner's yesterday. They made a public announcement to everyone waiting to pick up a long gun that they had to go pay the fee at the register and come back and take the FSC to pick up their long guns. ANOTHER new CA hoop to jump through that makes absolutely no sense and only serves to enrich the politicians and funnel more of my hard earned money into the public employee union pension funds.

HOWEVER... I asked if my LTC exempted me from that. He said I was GTG with the LTC.



Rat bastard CA legislature. How many ways can they find to **** with you???

[antiseen]

Originally Posted by ziconceo

That test looks exactly the same as the handgun test I took...why couldn't they at least make it so if you already had the hsc you wouldn't have to take this?

Because then you wouldn't have to pay the state another 25 dollars.

[2shotjoe]

Originally Posted by VendetAR

I may be buying a shotgun in a few months, does a CCW exempt you from this BS fee like it does for handguns?

Federal Firearms License Collectors with a Certificate of Eligibility
(for Curio and Relic transactions only);
• Active, active reserve, or honorably retired military;
• Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) permit holders; and
• Persons who have completed Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) (Pen. Code, § 832) firearms training.

[thmpr]

Revenue

[Librarian]

Let's use this one to cover the practical aspects.

The politics, the civil rights, the idea of lawsuits go someplace else.

[KrisDSA]

How does someone become a FSC instructor ?

[a510flip]

I read thru this whole thread. What a mess... I bought shotgun on Dec 23 and went to pick up yesterday at Dicks sporting goods and the manager was pulling his hair out trying to sell guns and issue guns and give fsc test... I was told I would have to still get a FSC card even though I had a Hunting license. I had to have the manager look up all the exemptions on DOJ website. Well I was able to correct him on the hunting license exemption but still not able to pick up my shotgun... Gotta love California... Hopefully today I have better luck.


Daryle

[Sanderhawk]

Originally Posted by echopapa

So I took my FSC test today and they just printed it out on a piece of paper. Is that normal (vs. the cutout HSC cards)?

Yes, Thats how they did it for all of them. Counter guy told me to get it laminated because it wasn`t going to last 5 yrs without it.

[Condorguns]

Originally Posted by KrisDSA

How does someone become a FSC instructor ?

Entities Recognized by DOJ as Providing Comparable Firearm Safety Training to Those Entities Specified by Penal Code section 31635, subdivision (b).

Penal Code section 31635, subdivision (b) authorizes the California Department of Justice (DOJ) to recognize entities which provide firearms safety training comparable to the entities specified within that subdivision. Individuals possessing a Certificate of Completion from any of the entities so recognized by DOJ may apply to be a DOJ Certified Instructor.

The entities recognized by DOJ as providing firearms safety training comparable to the entities specified by Penal Code section 31635, subdivision (b) are:
2nd Amendment Sports, Bakersfield, (661) 323-4512
American Alert Security Services, Inc., Lake Elsinore, (951) 245-2637
Atascadero Firearms, Atascadero, (805) 460-9453
Baptist Security Training, Vacaville
Basic Gun Safety, Huntington Beach, (714) 864-0203
Black Wolf Training, William Heyder, Oceanside, (760) 402-0619
Bolt Defense, San Francisco, (571) 969-4867
Bullet Recovery Systems, Plymouth, (530) 308-4747
BullsEyeTactical Firearms Training, Castella, (530) 235-0721
California Firearms Safety School, San Francisco & Monterey, (415) 816-0099
CCW USA Firearms Training, Santee, (619) 871-9834
Cool Safety, LLC, Lloyd Lantz, Alameda, (510) 541-3580
Defensive Accuracy, Lodi, (408) 687-3791
Dobbs Firearm Training, Suisun City, (888) 486-0250
Double Tap Training, Granada Hills, (818) 363-1777
El Cajon Gun Exchange, El Cajon, (619) 579-5152
Firearms Training Associates, Yorba Linda, (714) 701-9918
Firearms Training Institute, San Jose, (408) 506-1884
Geof Peabody, Placerville, (530) 642-1892
Get Qualified Firearms Training Academy, Placerville, (530) 306-6132
The Grant Boys, Costa Mesa, (949) 645-3400
Greenhorn Outfitter, LLC, Bakersfield, (661) 319-5426
The Gun School, Danny R. Wells, Tulare, Kings, Monterey, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties, (559) 936-9909
Gun World, Burbank, (818) 238-9071
Gunrunner, Merced, (209) 723-3006
Hammer Stryke Self-Reliance Training, Inc (209) 614-1718
Herb Bauer Sporting Goods, Inc., Fresno, (559) 435-8600
Hillside Range (209) 827-0270
HSC Instructor Training Course, William Tidwell, Alameda or Mariposa Counties,
(510) 552-4742 or (209) 878-3056
I Can Defend, Peter Schultz, Ramona, (760) 789-0987
Jackson Arms Shooting Range, Edmund Normandy, (415) 207-1760
Martin B. Retting Inc., Alex Reyes, Culver City, (310) 837-2412
Mike Lee Solutions (707) 834-5602
NorCal Med Tac, , Brannon Schell, Aptos, (831) 970-0440
On Target Firearms Instruction, Modesto, (209) 575-2308
OSOS Security Services Training Facility, Mill Valley, (415) 519-3549
Peter Koch Associates, Gary Morgan, Placerville, Sacramento, (530) 642-1400
Peter Koch Associates, Matt Curry, Sonoma County, (707) 544-9600
Peter Koch Associates, Ziyad Showket, Marin County, (415) 457-6900
Peter Ray, Millville, (530) 547-3633
Powers Security Training, Bakersfield, (661) 871-7273
Premier Tactical Training, Fresno, (559) 779-7742
Pro-Right, Valley Springs, (209) 786-2922
The Range, Grass Valley, (530) 273-4440
Realtime Tactical Solutions (916) 804-2104
Responsible Firearms Education, Mojave, (661) 810-3025
Riverside Magnum Range, Riverside, (909) 731-7031
Rynearson Safety Training, Redding, (530) 524-3288
Safe Gun Handling Course, Mike Green, Elk Grove, (916) 714-4867
Safe Insight, LLC, Lynnwood, WA (417) 233-1444
Safety and Firearm Training Center, Gregory Raabe, Sacramento, (916) 366-1911
Safety Firearm Training, John Holder, Ukiah, (707) 489-3380
Seale Enterprises, Chris Seale, Olivehurst, (530) 632-4101
Shoot Safe Learning, Torrance, (310) 464-0855
Southern Shooting Supply, Tehachapi, (661) 823-1223
Total Commitment Firearms Training (408) 226-9190
Valley Defense Consulting, Inc., Vince Bizzini, Modesto, (209) 552-5728
Valley Gun, Inc., Bakersfield, (661) 352-9468
Wayne Summers, Soquel, (831) 239-4630
Westcoast Firearms Training, Eureka, (707) 601-1030
Wolf Dynamics, Luis Lopez, Los Angeles, (310) 779-5720

[jamve]

I asked this question in a different thread but no one answered. Has anyone shown proof of a hunting license, CCW or military I.D.? Are the exemptions listed on the forms when picking up long guns? Are the exemptions able to be selected on the new forms and do they work?

[Condorguns]

Originally Posted by jamve

I asked this question in a different thread but no one answered. Has anyone shown proof of a hunting license, CCW or military I.D.? Are the exemptions listed on the forms when picking up long guns? Are the exemptions able to be selected on the new forms and do they work?

They are listed, they are able to be selected, and they do work.

[jamve]

Originally Posted by Condorguns

They are listed, they are able to be selected, and they do work.

Thank you!

[Condorguns]

Originally Posted by jamve

Thank you!

Your welcome.

I should add that there is no drop down for picking up, just for starting. Your FFL should take a copy of your exemption and place it with your paperwork if you are picking up a firearm started before the end of the year.

[jamve]

Originally Posted by Condorguns

Your welcome.

I should add that there is no drop down for picking up, just for starting. Your FFL should take a copy of your exemption and place it with your paperwork if you are picking up a firearm started before the end of the year.

I did a PPT for a C&R on 12/27/14. Should he have asked when we did the paperwork to see exemptions? I pick up on Tuesday 1/6/15.

[Condorguns]

Originally Posted by jamve

I did a PPT for a C&R on 12/27/14. Should he have asked when we did the paperwork to see exemptions? I pick up on Tuesday 1/6/15.

No we were unable to add the exemption before the first, but are required to have it for pick ups after the first.

Per DOJ's FAQ

Do I need a Firearm Safety Certificate if I begin a long gun transaction prior to January 1, 2015, but don’t take possession of the long gun until after December 31, 2014?
Yes. Effective January 1, 2015, an FSC must be obtained prior to taking possession of a long gun, regardless of when the DROS transaction was initiated.

[jamve]

Originally Posted by Condorguns

No we were unable to add the exemption before the first, but are required to have it for pick ups after the first.

Per DOJ's FAQ

Do I need a Firearm Safety Certificate if I begin a long gun transaction prior to January 1, 2015, but don’t take possession of the long gun until after December 31, 2014?
Yes. Effective January 1, 2015, an FSC must be obtained prior to taking possession of a long gun, regardless of when the DROS transaction was initiated.

Thank you again!

[a510flip]

So if I qualify for hunting license exemption do I still need to do a safe gun handling demonstration when I pick up my shotgun?


Daryle

[Condorguns]

Originally Posted by a510flip

So if I qualify for hunting license exemption do I still need to do a safe gun handling demonstration when I pick up my shotgun?


Daryle

No if you are exempt from having the card you are also exempt from the demo.

[LeftHand-Fu]

Originally Posted by Condorguns

No if you are exempt from having the card you are also exempt from the demo.

Since we passed a safe handling test as part of Hunter Education that certainly ought to be the case, but can anyone cite a specific a specific exemption in the regs?

(In my experience it would probably take longer to have this discussion with some junior clerk and his or her manager than to just do the demo...)

.

[ke6guj]

Originally Posted by TargetMaven

Since we passed a safe handling test as part of Hunter Education that certainly ought to be the case, but can anyone cite a specific a specific exemption in the regs?

(In my experience it would probably take longer to have this discussion with some junior clerk and his or her manager than to just do the demo...)

.

31700. (a) The following persons, properly identified, are exempted
from the firearm safety certificate requirement in subdivision (a)
of Section 31615:

(c) A person, validly identified, who has been issued a valid
hunting license that is unexpired or that was issued for the hunting
season immediately preceding the calendar year in which the person
takes title of possession of a firearm is exempt from the firearm
safety certificate requirement in subdivision (a) of Section 31615,
except as to handguns.



26860. (a) Except as authorized by the department, commencing
January 1, 2015, a firearms dealer shall not deliver a long gun
unless the recipient performs a safe handling demonstration with that
long gun.
(g) An individual who is exempt from the requirements of
subdivision (a) of Section 31615, pursuant to Section 31700, is also
exempt from performing the safe handling demonstration.

[LeftHand-Fu]

ke6guj thanks and 73!

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[sully007]

Originally Posted by ke6guj

31700. (a) The following persons, properly identified, are exempted
from the firearm safety certificate requirement in subdivision (a)
of Section 31615:

(c) A person, validly identified, who has been issued a valid
hunting license that is unexpired or that was issued for the hunting
season immediately preceding the calendar year in which the person
takes title of possession of a firearm is exempt from the firearm
safety certificate requirement in subdivision (a) of Section 31615,
except as to handguns.



26860. (a) Except as authorized by the department, commencing
January 1, 2015, a firearms dealer shall not deliver a long gun
unless the recipient performs a safe handling demonstration with that
long gun.
(g) An individual who is exempt from the requirements of
subdivision (a) of Section 31615, pursuant to Section 31700, is also
exempt from performing the safe handling demonstration.

[ke6guj]

Originally Posted by sully007

what am I missing here, why repost the PC I already posted

[Condorguns]

Originally Posted by ke6guj

what am I missing here, why repost the PC I already posted

But he posted it bigger. LMAO

[ducklfe]

Originally Posted by bajadan

bingo

Took my test today the only thing different from the hsc test was the one question about age to purchase a rifle....:heres your 25.00 and I just renewed hsc card in November facepalm:

[rbetts]

Originally Posted by JDay

I don't think you have to produce your FSC to buy a firearm since it's computerized now.

You will need to produce the card each time you purchase a longgun as the system requires the card number to complete the DROS. No way for us to look up your card number unless you received your card from us. Carry the card and no problems. Don't carry the card and plan on driving back home to get it so we can complete your DROS for you. Wish it weren't so. . . . . .

[rbetts]

Originally Posted by a510flip

So if I qualify for hunting license exemption do I still need to do a safe gun handling demonstration when I pick up my shotgun?


Daryle

Make sure you bring your exemption with you when you transfer your next longgun as we'll need to record it.

[ke6guj]

Originally Posted by rbetts

You will need to produce the card each time you purchase a longgun as the system requires the card number to complete the DROS. No way for us to look up your card number unless you received your card from us. Carry the card and no problems. Don't carry the card and plan on driving back home to get it so we can complete your DROS for you. Wish it weren't so. . . . . .

mine will be scanned to PDF and saved in my dropbox folder so I can print off a new copy whenever I need to.

[dfletcher]

Originally Posted by Condorguns

Per DOJ.
X01 = Special Weapons Permit Holder
X02 = Operation of Law Representative
X03 = Handgun being returned to the owner
X13 = FFL collector with COE (curio and relic handguns only)
X21 = Military - Active Duty
X22 = Military - Reserve
X25 = Military - Honorably Retired
X31 = Peace Officer - California - Active
X32 = Peace Officer - Federal - Active
X33 = Peace Officer - California - Honorably Retired
X34 = Peace Officer - California - Reserve
X35 = Peace Officer - Federal - Honorably Retired
X41 = Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) Permit Holder
X81 = P.O.S.T. 832 PC (Firearms) Training
X91 = Particular and Limited Authority Peace Officers
X95 = Law Enforcement Service Gun to Family Member
X98 = Valid Hunting License (long guns only)

DOJ is pretty clear when an exemption is only for a certain category. The CCW has no restrictions listed.

Am I to take from the above that my "FFL collector with COE" wouldn't exempt me when purchasing a C & R eligible rifle? This of course makes no sense but - well, do I even have to finish .....?