Bill > AB1187

This bill proposes several changes to California's firearm safety regulations. It would require personal firearm importers to obtain a valid firearm safety certificate and include a copy of that certificate when reporting firearm importation to the Department of Justice, with violations being classified as a misdemeanor. Starting July 1, 2027, applicants for a firearm safety certificate would need to complete an 8-hour training course that includes comprehensive instruction on firearm laws, safe storage, handling techniques, shooting fundamentals, mental health and domestic violence awareness, and legal considerations. The training must include at least one hour of live-fire shooting exercises on a firing range, demonstrating safe handling and basic shooting proficiency, and must be taught by Department of Justice-certified firearms instructors. The bill expands existing requirements for firearm safety certificates, making the training more extensive and in-depth, with the goal of improving firearm safety knowledge and responsible ownership. The legislation also specifies that the Dealers' Record of Sale Special Account may be used to cover implementation costs, and includes provisions that no additional state reimbursement will be required for local agencies due to the bill's potential creation of new legal requirements.

Budget and Finance, Justice

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