California Compliant Guns

FAQ - California Compliance

California Compliant Handguns

• Safety Features: Must include certain safety features, such as a loaded chamber indicator, a magazine disconnect mechanism, and micro-stamping technology (for newer models).
• Roster of Handguns Certified for Sale: Must be listed on the California Department of Justice's roster of handguns certified for sale.

California Compliant Rifles

• Featureless Rifles: Semi-automatic, centerfire rifles that do not have any of the following features:
  • A pistol grip that protrudes conspicuously beneath the action of the weapon.
  • Thumbhole stock or folding/telescoping stock.
  • A grenade launcher or flare launcher.
  • Flash suppressor.
  • Forward pistol grip.
  • Instead, they may have a fixed stock, a grip that does not allow the thumb to wrap around it, and a muzzle brake instead of a flash suppressor.
• Fixed Magazine Rifles: Semi-automatic, centerfire rifles with a fixed magazine with no more than 10 rounds are also compliant.

California Compliant Shotguns

• Shotguns must not have features that classify them as assault weapons, such as a revolving cylinder or certain combinations of features like a telescoping stock or a pistol grip.

• Magazine Capacity: Magazines must not exceed a 10-round capacity.
• Age Restrictions: Buyers must be at least 21-years old for handguns and 18 for rifles and shotguns.
• Background Checks: Mandatory for all sales, including private transactions and sales at gun shows.
• Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC): Buyers must possess an FSC obtained by passing a written safety test.