What is a Handgun Safety Certificate? Do I need one?
A. The Handgun Safety Certificate (HSC) is a required California certification program document that would provide you with a certification card valid for handgun purchases made anywhere in California for a term of 5 years. You will need an HSC if you want to buy or transfer a new or used handgun from Irvington Arms (or any other FFL in CA) or you will have to meet an appropriate exemption classification (typically Law Enforcement). You can apply for a COE (Certificate of Eligibility) from the CA DOJ which would also exempt you from the one-handgun per 30 day rule. At the time you pickup your new handgun, you will be required to perform a Safe Handgun Demonstration (at no charge) in order to complete the transfer/sale. If you do not have a current HSC, the test and certified card issuance is required to be conducted at Irvington Arms (by any member of the staff) prior to the completion of your handgun purchase. The fee for administering the HSC test and certification is $25. Study guid
