Firearms: safety certificates.
- Requires firearm owners to complete an 8-hour safety training course with live-fire exercises starting July 2027.
- Mandates firearm importers to obtain a safety certificate within 60 days of bringing firearms into California.
- Establishes new training requirements covering firearm laws, safety, mental health, and conflict resolution.
- Creates penalties for importing firearms without obtaining proper safety certification.
Assembly Member Celeste Rodriguez's firearms safety legislation mandates expanded training requirements for California firearm safety certificates and establishes new protocols for individuals importing firearms into the state. Under the measure, personal firearm importers must obtain a valid firearm safety certificate within 60 days of bringing firearms into California and include certificate documentation in their required Department of Justice reports.
Starting July 1, 2027, applicants for firearm safety certificates must complete an eight-hour training course that includes live-fire exercises on a shooting range. The course curriculum covers firearm laws, safe handling practices, secure storage protocols, and instruction on mental health considerations, suicide prevention, and domestic violence issues related to firearms. Department of Justice-certified instructors must conduct all training components, with at least one hour dedicated to supervised live shooting practice.
The Department of Justice will establish processing fees for firearm import reports and oversee implementation through new regulations. The measure provides for public education programs in partnership with the Department of Motor Vehicles and makes relevant documentation available to licensed firearms dealers and law enforcement agencies. Implementation costs will be funded through the existing Dealers' Record of Sale Special Account, subject to legislative appropriation.
 Joaquin ArambulaD Assemblymember | Committee Member |  Not Contacted | |
 Buffy WicksD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Lisa CalderonD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Mike FongD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Diane DixonR Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted |
| Bill Number | Title | Introduced Date | Status | Link to Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SB-1253 | Firearms: firearm safety certificates. | February 2024 | Failed |
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Introduced By
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 2 | 1 | 9 | PASS |
- Requires firearm owners to complete an 8-hour safety training course with live-fire exercises starting July 2027.
- Mandates firearm importers to obtain a safety certificate within 60 days of bringing firearms into California.
- Establishes new training requirements covering firearm laws, safety, mental health, and conflict resolution.
- Creates penalties for importing firearms without obtaining proper safety certification.
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Assembly Member Celeste Rodriguez's firearms safety legislation mandates expanded training requirements for California firearm safety certificates and establishes new protocols for individuals importing firearms into the state. Under the measure, personal firearm importers must obtain a valid firearm safety certificate within 60 days of bringing firearms into California and include certificate documentation in their required Department of Justice reports.
Starting July 1, 2027, applicants for firearm safety certificates must complete an eight-hour training course that includes live-fire exercises on a shooting range. The course curriculum covers firearm laws, safe handling practices, secure storage protocols, and instruction on mental health considerations, suicide prevention, and domestic violence issues related to firearms. Department of Justice-certified instructors must conduct all training components, with at least one hour dedicated to supervised live shooting practice.
The Department of Justice will establish processing fees for firearm import reports and oversee implementation through new regulations. The measure provides for public education programs in partnership with the Department of Motor Vehicles and makes relevant documentation available to licensed firearms dealers and law enforcement agencies. Implementation costs will be funded through the existing Dealers' Record of Sale Special Account, subject to legislative appropriation.
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 2 | 1 | 9 | PASS |
Joaquin ArambulaD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Buffy WicksD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Lisa CalderonD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Mike FongD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Diane DixonR Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted |
| Bill Number | Title | Introduced Date | Status | Link to Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SB-1253 | Firearms: firearm safety certificates. | February 2024 | Failed |