Proof of address

[bigbryan]

I bought a rifle today at sts guns and they required a second proof of address the guy said it was the law in California but I've never had to do this when I bought rifle from other gun store is this guy wrong or is this a new law

[SoCal AJ]

I bought a rifle today at sts guns and they required a second proof of address the guy said it was the law in California but I've never had to do this when I bought rifle from other gun store is this guy wrong or is this a new law

I just went through something minorly similar and the shop had to call ATF to make sure they were within the law.

I dont know about a "2nd" proof of address, I've never heard about that, but in my case my CA D/L address is off by one digit on my current address and I never bothered to get a new one issued even though I did the online form. It never really mattered because I always had my vehicle registration, only as circumstances would play out right now, I also just got a new vehicle and even if I wanted to use the paper on the old vehicle that registration expired in Nov... and I havent received the new paperwork yet! CATCH 22! bigtime!

I think that gun shop asking for a 2nd "proof" is reaching a little bit. Either it's a valid Govt ID / document or it's not... and in my case since I had one that was "valid" but "incorrect" I had to jump through a couple extra hoops. In your case, I think the guy working the counter may have been mistaken about needing a 2nd form of ID.

[axel4488]

Bought my first handgun on the 19th of December. Told me when I come to pick it up, bring a 2nd proof of residency and it had to be some type of proof sent by the government. Meaning only my vehicle registration worked.

[roushstage2]

When it comes to rifles, you need a 2nd form of proof of residency if the address on your government issued ID is not the address of your residence (i.e.- having only a PO BOX listed on your DL, as I do).

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=327217

You can now use a hunting or fishing license as they are printed out licenses on Dept. of Fish and Game paper (this is true. I had to do it, and the shop called CA DOJ to confirm it). They swipe your DL, and you can have them change the address to your physical.

[ke6guj]

I bought a rifle today at sts guns and they required a second proof of address the guy said it was the law in California but I've never had to do this when I bought rifle from other gun store is this guy wrong or is this a new law

does your CA ID/DL have your current correct address on it? If so, that is all you need (assuming you are a US citizen). If not, then federal law requires you to have a .gov-issued document with your name and adress on it.

[roushstage2]

I don't own a pistol and have obviously never gone through the process, but IIRC, all pistol transactions require two forms of ID no matter what.

[bigbryan]

I bought a rifle and my cdl has my correct Home address I'm not complaining it just another inconvenience

I told they gun who I believe is part owner that he was wrong but he would listen to me said that the law

[-madmax-]

I never had to show 2nd proof of address...just D/L with current address...

[polo.45]

D/L and Car Registration..

[-madmax-]

Sorry, I stand corrected...

I always use D/L and 90 days of PG&E guess that what counts as 2nd proof of address...I thought this was used to proof 90 days of residency....

[bigbryan]

Yes they said to use my cdl and car registration as proof of address

[Dead*Reckoned]

Are you a U.S. Citizen?

[ke6guj]

Sorry, I stand corrected...

I always use D/L and 90 days of PG&E guess that what counts as 2nd proof of address...I thought this was used to proof 90 days of residency....

having to prove "90 days of residency" is a federal req that only applies if you aren't a US citizen.

[bigbryan]

Yes I'm a US citizen lived in kalifornia all my life

[Dead*Reckoned]

Yes I'm a US citizen lived in kalifornia all my life

I wouldn't support a store that makes my compliance with california gun laws harder than they need to be.