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Nothing wrong with option 3 and returning the lock. It sure is a lot of effort for an inexpensive lock. Option 1 works the best. Most places I do business with just ask for the make and model. No proof of purchase necessary.

[M. Sage]

Only if you tell them you're returning it! Don't buy and return the lock where you buy your gun.

Sheesh.

[Hunter]

Simple question. What does california law require in regards to gun locks when purchasing a new handgun.

I thought it was that you either had to have a safe, a Ca approved gun lock with a receipt showing a purchase within 30 days, or buy a gun lock there.

Assuming you went with option 3, why can you not, purchase the lock, then come back the next day and return it. Is there something in the law that specifically addresses this?

I believe with the new Fed handgun lock requirements (Child Safety Lock Act), all buyers must have a physical lock for the handgun when purchased. Either the one that some manufactures are including or your own. Having a safe at home will not work anymore.

[Hunter]

Use the search function, this was discussed a few days ago in the legal forum. There is a post by 10% saying that under a new federal law, purchases of handguns must be accompanied by a lock, but I don't know the details.

Here is the flyer on the Act.

http://www.atf.gov/firearms/042106openletter-safetylocks.pdf

[Librarian]

We did this Child Safety thing in December - see my post at http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/s...5&postcount=44

A safe qualifies for the Feds, too, but BATF didn't bother to mention that in their letter, nor are the rules finalized, so convincing a dealer may be something of an adventure.