It can take as little as 15-20 business days to process the application if there is no criminal background and all of your information is correct and matches. From the time it gets processed and approved, it takes an additional 2 weeks for BSIS to send you the actual guard card in the mail.
Buying a Gun in California Individuals who wish to buy handguns must be at least 21 years old. If a parent gives consent, a child under 18 may own a BB gun. Regardless of age, everyone who purchases a gun of any kind must pass a background check. The state refers to this as the “Dealer's Record of Sale,” or DROS.
INITIAL applicants will be required to attend a 16 hour CCW training course and qualification. RENEWAL applicants will be required to attend an 8 hour CCW training course and qualification.
Waiting period laws give law enforcement additional time to perform an accurate background check and create a “cooling off” period to prevent acts of violence or suicide attempts. If sold from a federally licensed dealer, a gun can be transferred to a purchaser before a proper background check is performed.
Current Processing Times for Employee Applications License TypeApplication TypeTarget Timeframe Firearms Permit (FQ) Initial 75 days Renewal 60 days Baton Permit (BAT) Initial 75 days Renewal 60 days33 more rows
To obtain an FSC, a person must pass a Department of Justice (DOJ) written test on firearm safety. The test is administered by DOJ Certified Instructors, who are often located at firearms dealerships. This study guide provides the basic firearm safety information necessary to pass the test.
INITIAL applicants will be required to attend a 16 hour CCW training course and qualification. RENEWAL applicants will be required to attend an 8 hour CCW training course and qualification.
Current Processing Times for Employee Applications License TypeApplication TypeTarget Timeframe Firearms Permit (FQ) Initial 75 days Renewal 60 days Baton Permit (BAT) Initial 75 days Renewal 60 days33 more rows