Handgun Safety Cert.

[ROAD_DOG]

Is it needed to have a HSC for buying a used handgun from a private seller when going through the DROS...

[Snoopy47]

No.

You can provide your military ID, CCW or LEO certs if you have them.

Otherwise, yes you need the HSC.

[ROAD_DOG]

Ok thanks for the info i am just gathering info because im going to make my first gun purchase in a matter of weeks i can decide were to start if i want a handgun, shotgun, or buy a ar lower receiver..

[roushstage2]

http://oag.ca.gov/firearms/hsc2

The following qualify for Handgun Safety Certificate (HSC) exempt status:

• Peace officer (active California)
• Peace officer (active federal)
• Peace officer (honorably retired California or federal)
• Reserve peace officer (as defined in Penal Code Section 832.6)
• Persons who have successfully completed P.O.S.T. 832 PC firearms training
• Federally licensed firearm collector who has a DOJ-issued COE who is acquiring a federally-defined curio/relic
• Person to whom a handgun is being returned, where he/she is the owner of the firearm
• Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) Permit Holder
• Military - active duty
• Military - honorably retired
• Military - active reserve
• Certain particular and limited authority peace officers
• Persons who hold a DOJ-issued special weapons permit
• Persons taking possession of firearms pursuant to specific conditions related to operation of law acquisitions
• Law enforcement service weapon passed to surviving family member

Unless you are in one of those categories, you need an HSC for handgun purchases, whether new or used; FFL (dealer) or PPT (private party).

[ROAD_DOG]

kool thanks for the info