HSC on a second handgun purchase

[mirage2123]

i already have the hsc, but i dont have it on me (tucked away somewhere in filing cabinet). if i start the DROS on a second handgun, do i need to have it present or can i wait until the 10 days to pickup the gun? i know there are other paperwork requirements, just not sure about the hsc.

[D53]

The HSC has to be present during the DROS. They will reference the number and will need to make a copy of that and your id.

Copied and pasted from the DOJ FAQ page:

Do I have to carry my Handgun Safety Certificate (HSC) with me whenever I possess or transport my handgun?

No. Mere possession/ownership of a personally-owned handgun does not require a Handgun Safety Certificate (HSC). However, you do have to present your HSC to the firearms dealer at the time you begin a transaction to purchase/acquire a handgun.