Gun Safety & Firearm Buying 101

Service Description

Thinking about buying your first gun in California but not sure where to start or what the state actually requires? This class is designed to answer exactly that. No firearm needed, no experience required just come ready to learn. We'll cover everything the California DOJ requires you to know before you can legally purchase or acquire a firearm, including: - The fundamentals of firearm safety and safe handling - California laws on carrying and handling firearms, especially handguns - The responsibilities that come with firearm ownership - California law on private-party sales and firearm transfers - When California law permits the use of lethal force - Safe firearm storage requirements under state law - The real risks of bringing a firearm into your home and how to reduce them - Who is legally eligible to own or possess a firearm, including restraining order and prohibited person rules I'll also walk you through what actually happens when you go to buy a gun in California, the paperwork, the ID requirements, the 10-day waiting period, and what the dealer will and won't do, so there are no surprises when you're standing at the counter. At the end of class, you'll have the option to take the official Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC) test right on the spot. Pass the 30-question test (23 correct answers required) and you'll walk out with your FSC card in hand, valid for five years and ready to use the next time you purchase a firearm.