Documentation required for handgun purchase

• Valid CA Driver License or CA ID Card (With Picture)
• Handgun Safety Certificate (HSC)
• Proof of residency* (DMV Vehicle Registration preferred)
• Proof of Lock purchase with gun
  (new gun purchases include lock)
• Federal Valid government issued ID** (With Picture)
• Proof of residency (Driver License or car registration)*

*Proof of residency is where you physically live and where the gun is registered. PO Boxes are not acceptable.

** What is acceptable to the state (DOJ) may not be acceptable to Federal Gov. (ATF)

DOJ Forms & Publications

Forms and publications in "PDF" format can be downloaded and printed in a version almost identical to the original format.
To view "PDF" files, you may need to download and install the free viewer available from Adobe.

• HSC Study Guide
• California 2004 Firearms Laws
• Personal Firearms Eligibility Check Application Form
• Ownership of an Acceptable Gun Safe or Lock Box
• Firearm No Longer In Possession Form
• Firearm Voluntary Registration Form
• Report of Handgun Ownership Form (New Residents)

Airline Transportation

Ever wondered how to transport firearms on domestic airlines? All commercial airlines flying domestically out of California will allow you to transport firearms provided you can legally posses the firearm at your destination and transport it in accordance with State Laws and their rules & regulations. The rules for transportation vary from airline to airline. All will require you to declare it at check in, show that it is unloaded, and sign a "Declaration of Unloaded Firearm" to be attached to the firearm. The firearms must be in an approved lockable container, for handguns we recommend the American Security DC23 (pictured)..