Minimum Age To Buy A Long Gun

[Nardo1895]

I could not get the search function to work this morning so sorry if this has been asked and answered.

One of the questions on the FSC exam reads:

Generally, to legally purchase a long gun in California you must be at least?

...with the correct answer being 21.

I think that only applies to semiauto long guns. Have I got that wrong? I suppose that is what the "generally" is supposed to mean. I suspect semi-autos are the most popular category of long guns sold, but there are a lot on non semi-autos sold as well.

So am I wrong or is the test wrong/misleading?

[Frank_5.0]

Usually 21
With a hunting license you can be 18 to purchase certain long guns

[9Cal_OC]

The law was enacted Jan 2019.

Exemptions would be active LEO, military, or hunting license.

[Tyke8319]

Last Updated
OCTOBER 9, 2020
Minimum age for sales and transfers: California generally prohibits people from selling handguns to anyone under age 21, and from selling, loaning, or transferring firearms of any type to minors under 18. These restrictions are subject to certain exceptions, such as for the transfer of a long gun to a minor by the minor’s parent or legal guardian.

Licensed firearms dealers are also generally prohibited from selling or transferring handguns and most semiautomatic rifles to people under 21, subject to certain exceptions for people with valid hunting licenses, or who are members of the Armed Forces or law enforcement. These restrictions apply to private party firearm sales or transfers conducted through a licensed dealer, pursuant to California law. State law does, however, permit certain sales or transfers to occur without the participation of a licensed dealer, such as between certain immediate family members.

[Nardo1895]

Thanks, I forgot about the hunting license requirement.

[Tyke8319]

Thanks, I forgot about the hunting license requirement.

[SkyHawk]

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/f...ctionNum=27510.

27510.
(a) A person licensed under Sections 26700 to 26915, inclusive, shall not sell, supply, deliver, or give possession or control of a firearm to any person who is under 21 years of age.
(b) (1) Subdivision (a) does not apply to or affect the sale, supplying, delivery, or giving possession or control of a firearm that is not a handgun or a semiautomatic centerfire rifle to a person 18 years of age or older who possesses a valid, unexpired hunting license issued by the Department of Fish and Wildlife.
(2) Subdivision (a) does not apply to or affect the sale, supplying, delivery, or giving possession or control of a firearm that is not a handgun or a semiautomatic centerfire rifle to a person who is 18 years of age or older and provides proper identification of being an honorably discharged member of the United States Armed Forces, the National Guard, the Air National Guard, or the active reserve components of the United States. For purposes of this subparagraph, proper identification includes an Armed Forces Identification Card or other written documentation certifying that the individual is an honorably discharged member
(3) Subdivision (a) does not apply to or affect the sale, supplying, delivery, or giving possession or control of a firearm that is not a handgun to any of the following persons who are 18 years of age or older:
(A) An active peace officer, as described in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2, who is authorized to carry a firearm in the course and scope of employment.
(B) An active federal officer or law enforcement agent who is authorized to carry a firearm in the course and scope of employment.
(C) A reserve peace officer, as defined in Section 832.6, who is authorized to carry a firearm in the course and scope of employment as a reserve peace officer.
(D) A person who provides proper identification of active membership in the United States Armed Forces, the National Guard, the Air National Guard, or active reserve components of the United States. For purposes of this subparagraph, proper identification includes an Armed Forces Identification Card or other written documentation certifying that the individual is an active member.

[ronlglock]

I could not get the search function to work this morning so sorry if this has been asked and answered.

One of the questions on the FSC exam reads:

Generally, to legally purchase a long gun in California you must be at least?

...with the correct answer being 21.

I think that only applies to semiauto long guns. Have I got that wrong? I suppose that is what the "generally" is supposed to mean. I suspect semi-autos are the most popular category of long guns sold, but there are a lot on non semi-autos sold as well.

So am I wrong or is the test wrong/misleading?

[Quiet]

I could not get the search function to work this morning so sorry if this has been asked and answered.

One of the questions on the FSC exam reads:

Generally, to legally purchase a long gun in California you must be at least?

...with the correct answer being 21.

I think that only applies to semiauto long guns. Have I got that wrong? I suppose that is what the "generally" is supposed to mean. I suspect semi-autos are the most popular category of long guns sold, but there are a lot on non semi-autos sold as well.

So am I wrong or is the test wrong/misleading?

Technically, it is 21. [PC 27510(a)]

But, exemptions are granted for a qualifying person age 18-20. [PC 27510(b)]