HSC to become FSC

[DVSmith]

I got a call from CA DOJ to check on my contact information prior to sending out the new FSC program updates. So I thought I would post this in case any of you have not seen it yet:

http://oag.ca.gov/sites/all/files/agweb/pdfs/firearms/upcoming_changes_to_hsc.pdf

[Dano3467]

So my new HSC that was good for 5yrs is crap paper after the 1st of the year ?

OMG they can't stop making up new junk, glad our tax dollars are not wasted in any way shape or form....

[ke6guj]

So my new HSC that was good for 5yrs is crap paper after the 1st of the year ?

no, its still good for your handgun purchases until it expires.

[DVSmith]

ETA: LOL - ke6guj beat me to it...

So my new HSC that was good for 5yrs is crap paper after the 1st of the year ?

OMG they can't stop making up new junk, glad our tax dollars are not wasted in any way shape or form....

Kinda sorta but not exactly:

Holders of current HSCs may continue to use their certificate to
purchase handguns only after December 31, 2014. However, effective January 1, 2015, an FSC will be required to purchase long-guns. Once obtained by a purchaser, an FSC can be used to purchase/acquire all lawful firearm types.

[hermosabeach]

Yep
The original one lasted forever- they cancelled that sucker


A fee is not a tax....


Thanks for sharing.

[krwada]

Chip-chip-chipping away!!!

[bigbearbear]

How does it work if a person only wants to buy a long gun and not hand guns? Does he/she still need to do the handgun safety demonstration stuff?

[Peter.Steele]

Hm. Does my CCW still cover the new requirement?

[Victor Cachat]

Because those long guns are so incredibly different from handguns.
For one thing, they are LONG.

[CBruce]

Because those long guns are so incredibly different from handguns.
For one thing, they are LONG.

I can still stick the end in my mouth, right?

[dustoff31]

Hm. Does my CCW still cover the new requirement?

To expand on this, do all the current HSC exemptions apply to the FSC?

[Quiet]

To expand on this, do all the current HSC exemptions apply to the FSC?

Yes and they added a few new exemptions.

[DVSmith]

I can still stick the end in my mouth, right?

I don't think California law allows that, so you better not.

[dustoff31]

Yes.

Good. Thanks!

[Quiet]

The laws that go into effect 01-01-2015...

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 31700
(a) The following persons, properly identified, are exempted from the firearm safety certificate requirement in subdivision (a) of Section 31615:
(1) Any active or honorably retired peace officer, as defined in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2.
(2) Any active or honorably retired federal officer or law enforcement agent.
(3) Any reserve peace officer, as defined in Section 832.6.
(4) Any person who has successfully completed the course of training specified in Section 832.
(5) A firearms dealer licensed pursuant to Sections 26700 to 26915, inclusive, who is acting in the course and scope of that person's activities as a person licensed pursuant to Sections 26700 to 26915, inclusive.
(6) A federally licensed collector who is acquiring or being loaned a firearm that is a curio or relic, as defined in Section 478.11 of Title 27 of the Code of Federal Regulations, who has a current certificate of eligibility issued by the department pursuant to Section 26710.
(7) A person to whom a firearm is being returned, where the person receiving the firearm is the owner of the firearm.
(8) A family member of a peace officer or deputy sheriff from a local agency who receives a firearm pursuant to Section 50081 of the Government Code.
(9) Any individual who has a valid concealed weapons permit issued pursuant to Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 26150) of Division 5.
(10) An active or honorably retired member of the United States Armed Forces, the National Guard, the Air National Guard, or the active reserve components of the United States, where individuals in those organizations are properly identified. For purposes of this section, proper identification includes the Armed Forces Identification Card or other written documentation certifying that the individual is an active or honorably retired member.
(11) Any person who is authorized to carry loaded firearms pursuant to Section 26025 or 26030.
(12) Persons who are the holders of a special weapons permit issued by the department pursuant to Section 32650 or 33300, pursuant to Article 3 (commencing with Section 18900) of Chapter 1 of Division 5 of Title 2, or pursuant to Article 4 (commencing with Section 32700) of Chapter 6 of this division.
(b) The following persons who take title or possession of a firearm by operation of law in a representative capacity, until or unless they transfer title ownership of the firearm to themselves in a personal capacity, are exempted from the firearm safety certificate requirement in subdivision (a) of Section 31615:
(1) The executor or administrator of an estate.
(2) A secured creditor or an agent or employee thereof when the firearms are possessed as collateral for, or as a result of, or an agent or employee thereof when the firearms are possessed as collateral for, or as a result of, a default under a security agreement under the Commercial Code.
(3) A levying officer, as defined in Section 481.140, 511.060, or 680.260 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
(4) A receiver performing the functions of a receiver.
(5) A trustee in bankruptcy performing the duties of a trustee.
(6) An assignee for the benefit of creditors performing the functions of an assignee.
(c) A person, validly identified, who has been issued a valid hunting license that is unexpired or that was issued for the hunting season immediately preceding the calendar year in which the person takes title of possession of a firearm is exempt from the firearm safety certificate requirement in subdivision (a) of Section 31615, except as to handguns.
(d) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2015.