- Effective January 1st, 2015, the HSC (Handgun Safety Certificate) has been replaced by the FSC (Firearm Safety Certificate).
- The HSC (Handgun Safety Certificate) is only valid for Handguns. Not Long Guns. The FSC is valid for both.
- HSC (Handgun Safety Certificate) is still valid for Handgun purchases until the expiration date on the card.
- We offer the FSC test at our location. Cost is $25 - $15 paid to the State and $10 dealer fee.
- This is a 30 question test and is required in order to purchase any handgun or long gun in the state of California as of January 1, 2015.
- Firearm Safety Certificate Program: http://oag.ca.gov/firearms/fscinfo
- FSC FAQ’s: http://oag.ca.gov/firearms/fscfaqs
- Online Study Guide: http://oag.ca.gov/sites/all/files/agweb/pdfs/firearms/forms/hscsg.pdf?
You may be exempt from the FSC requirement if you fall under any of these categories;
FSC Exemptions:
- 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)