Senate Bill 2 was signed into law by Gov. Newsom in September 2023 to ban concealed carry weapons from being carried in 26 types of public locations. It also requires that a person must be at least 21 years old, provide character references and go through a background check to apply for a concealed carry permit.
The transfer of a firearm up or down the family tree can be done online, via the CFARS website. The recipient of the firearm must be of legal age, and in possession of a valid CA ID/DL, and Firearm Safety Certificate or exemption. This process may take a number of weeks for the CA DOJ to complete.
Individuals who reside in Alameda County may apply for a Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) license.
Individuals who reside in Alameda County may apply for a Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) license.
The transfer of a firearm up or down the family tree can be done online, via the CFARS website. The recipient of the firearm must be of legal age, and in possession of a valid CA ID/DL, and Firearm Safety Certificate or exemption. This process may take a number of weeks for the CA DOJ to complete.
By law you are required to submit your renewal application at least 60 days prior to expiration of your current firearms permit. Also, if your firearms permit is expired, you are ineligible to renew and must apply for a new initial firearms permit, including completing the required training for an initial permit.
You may move to California and bring any on- or off-roster handguns you want. You may NOT bring in >10 rd magaines, threaded barrel guns, You may even sell them to a California resident via a face-to-face transfer. This goes through an FFL of your choice but is perfectly legal.
Owning an unregistered handgun in California is not a crime. But possession of an unregistered firearm in California outside of your home or business without a concealed carry license is — whether the weapon is concealed or carried openly.
The transfer of a firearm up or down the family tree can be done online, via the CFARS website. The recipient of the firearm must be of legal age, and in possession of a valid CA ID/DL, and Firearm Safety Certificate or exemption. This process may take a number of weeks for the CA DOJ to complete.