FSC Card Not Signed

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NEVER...SIGN...ANYTHING.

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Just got a new FSC card and I realized that I signed the card, but not the instructor. It has been laminated by the store. Will this cause problems when I try to use it in the future?

In order to be valid, it needs to be signed by the instructor and by the holder. [PC 31655(b)(5)&(6) and 11 CCR 4254(g)]

No valid FSC or valid exemption to the FSC means a CA FFL dealer can not legally release the firearm to the recipient. [PC 31615(a)(1)]

Legally, the FSC instructor can not issue a FSC until it signed by both parties. [PC 31625(a) and 11 CCR 4254(g)]



Penal Code 31615
(a) A person shall not do either of the following:
(1) Purchase or receive any firearm, except an antique firearm, without a valid firearm safety certificate, except that in the case of a handgun, an unexpired handgun safety certificate may be used.
(2) Sell, deliver, loan, or transfer any firearm, except an antique firearm, to any person who does not have a valid firearm safety certificate, except that in the case of a handgun, an unexpired handgun safety certificate may be used.
(b) Any person who violates subdivision (a) is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(c) The provisions of this section are cumulative, and shall not be construed as restricting the application of any other law. However, an act or omission punishable in different ways by different provisions of this code shall not be punished under more than one provision.
(d) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2015.

Penal Code 31625
(a) A certified instructor shall not issue a firearm safety certificate to any person who has not complied with this article. Proof of compliance shall be forwarded to the department by certified instructors as frequently as the department may determine.
(b) A certified instructor shall not issue a firearm safety certificate to any person who is under 18 years of age.
(c) A violation of this section shall be grounds for the department to revoke the instructor’s certification to issue firearm safety certificates.
(d) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2015.

Penal Code 31655
(a) The department shall develop firearm safety certificates to be issued by instructors certified by the department to those persons who have complied with this article.
(b) A firearm safety certificate shall include, but not be limited to, the following information:
(1) A unique firearm safety certificate identification number.
(2) The holder’s full name.
(3) The holder’s date of birth.
(4) The holder’s driver’s license or identification number.
(5) The holder’s signature.
(6) The signature of the issuing instructor.
(7) The date of issuance.
(c) The firearm safety certificate shall expire five years after the date that it was issued by the certified instructor.
(d) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2015.

California Code of Regulations Title 11 Divison 5 Chapter 9 Article 3 Section 4254
FSC Issuance.
(a) If an applicant passes the FSC test, the DOJ Certified Instructor shall immediately issue a Firearm Safety Certificate, BOF 034 (Rev. 01/2015), which is incorporated by reference, to the successful applicant.
(b) FSCs are issued via the Firearms Certification System.
(c) Payment of the fifteen dollar ($15) DOJ fee must be made prior to issuance of an FSC. Payment options are limited to major credit/debit cards (e.g. MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and Discover cards). Payment by cash or check is not accepted.
(d) The FSC recipient's complete name, California identification type, California driver license or identification card number, and date of birth must be entered to create the FSC record. The FSC issue date, expiration date, and the DOJ Certified Instructor's first name and first initial of his or her last name will be generated by the Firearms Certification System and printed on the FSC.
(e) DOJ Certified Instructors can preview the information and make changes prior to submitting to the Firearms Certification System. Changes cannot be made after the information has been submitted.
(f) Each FSC will be available for reprint, without any additional fee, for 24 hours from the date and time payment is received.
(g) The DOJ Certified Instructor and the recipient must sign the FSC once it is printed.