Privately Selling a Firearm
To legally sell a firearm in California, a dealer or licensed person must meet all the following requirements:[1]
- Has a federal firearms license;
- Has any regulatory or business license or licenses required by the local government;
- Has a valid seller’s permit issued by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration;
- (Effective July 1, 2024) Has a valid certificate of registration issued by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration;
- Has a certificate of eligibility issued by the Department of Justice;
- Has a license issued in the format prescribed by Section 26705(c); and
- Is among those recorded in the centralized list.
If a private owner wants to sell their firearm to another private buyer, they must use a licensed seller as a third party to process the transaction and physically transfer the firearm.
Concealed Carry
How to Apply
The minimum age to carry a concealed weapon in California is 21. Applicants must be of good moral character, have reasonable cause to obtain a permit, be a resident of or work in the county where they are applying, and complete a firearm training course that satisfies legal requirements.[10]
- Complete a Standard Initial and Renewal Application for a License to Carry a Concealed Weapon.
- Attach all required evidence.
- Submit the application to the applicant’s local county sheriff or by mail to the California Department of Justice at Hall of Justice, ATTN: CCW Coordinator, 211 West Temple, Street 8th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90012.
- Pass a federal background check.
- The California Department of Justice will approve or deny the application within 90 days of receiving it.[11]
Reciprocity
California does not have a law recognizing concealed carry licenses from other states. Concealed carry with an out-of-state permit or license is prohibited.