ID needed for gun purchase

[frenchman]

This is probably a dumb question but is there a set ID requirement for a gun purchase or can it vary from gun store to gun store? I don't buy a lot of guns, maybe 2-4 a year but everyone has asked for different set of ID or address verification the past 3-4 months. The most recent one I did asked for a SDGE bill for verification and wouldn't take the actual letter from SDGE that says ADDRESS VERIFICATION. I know it's different for pistol and long gun. Thought I'd throw it out here since I'm getting a little cabin fever.

[CHEONG_FUN]

I don't shop Turner's very often but here is an informative link.

https://www.turners.com/info/ca-license-federal-limits-apply

[baranski]

You need a CA driver license and a second form of ID, utility bill, mrtgage, etc.


Applies to all firearm purchases now.

[Preston-CLB]

Easiest way is to call the LGS and ask what they require. You will also need a valid Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC).
--P

[tabascoz28]

CCW ID is great also. And if it's a handgun then you might also need an FSC card that has a 5 year expiration date.

[OCEquestrian]

This is probably a dumb question but is there a set ID requirement for a gun purchase or can it vary from gun store to gun store? I don't buy a lot of guns, maybe 2-4 a year but everyone has asked for different set of ID or address verification the past 3-4 months. The most recent one I did asked for a SDGE bill for verification and wouldn't take the actual letter from SDGE that says ADDRESS VERIFICATION. I know it's different for pistol and long gun. Thought I'd throw it out here since I'm getting a little cabin fever.

You need:

- Current California Drivers licence or ID card for proof of identity. If you dont have a REAL ID, you will need to provide a valid passport, Passport card or Green card in addition.
- Proof of residency in Ca...vehicle registration or utility bill are most common but there are others
- Firearms safety card (for pistol/rifle purchase OR Hunter Safety card for rifle only

You need a CA driver license and a second form of ID, utility bill, mrtgage, etc.
Applies to all firearm purchases now.

The utility bill, mortgage, vehicle registration are not proof of identity, they are proof that you are a CA resident.

[9Cal_OC]

If you don’t have REAL ID, you can also use birth certificate in lieu of a passport.

[bergmen]

CCW ID is great also. And if it's a handgun then you might also need an FSC card that has a 5 year expiration date.

With a current CCW no need for FSC even for handguns.

Dan

[OCEquestrian]

With a current CCW no need for FSC even for handguns.

Dan

Likelihood the OP asking this question has a CCW?

[bergmen]

Likelihood the OP asking this question has a CCW?

I was responding specifically to tabascoz28 post, not the original request from the OP.

Clear enough?

Dan

[OCEquestrian]

I was responding specifically to tabascoz28 post, not the original request from the OP.

Clear enough?

Dan

Crystal! Dan, you are right...my bad. I should have left that as a response to tobascoz28 post.

[OCEquestrian]

CCW ID is great also. And if it's a handgun then you might also need an FSC card that has a 5 year expiration date.

Likelihood the OP asking this question has a CCW?

[frenchman]

Likelihood the OP asking this question has a CCW?

Yes I do have my CCW. The reason I asked was the amount of items I had to produce for my last transfer (long gun):
CA DL (not REAL ID)
passport
vehicle reg
FSC
SDGE bill

When I offered my CCW they said they didn't need/want/wasn't necessary.

[vhuang168]

[baranski]

CCW satisfies the FSC.