How to get a gun in CA?

This video provides a comprehensive overview of how to buy a gun in California as of 2020, detailing age restrictions, required documentation, background checks, and waiting periods. It explains the differences for individuals aged 18-20 versus those 21 and older, and clarifies the necessity of a Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC) or hunting license for various firearm purchases. The instructor emphasizes the importance of proper documentation and understanding state-specific regulations to legally acquire firearms.

This video details the process of purchasing a firearm in California in 2024, focusing on the requirements and associated taxes. It highlights the necessity of a driver's license or state ID, a Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC), and a second proof of address for handgun purchases. The video also explains the 10-day waiting period and the 11% excise tax applicable to firearm purchases in the state.

This video discusses California's proposed bill SB948, which would mandate extensive firearm training, including classroom instruction and live-fire exercises, for obtaining or importing firearms. The bill is currently in suspense due to its significant fiscal impact, mirroring the fate of a similar bill, AB1187. The speaker expresses cautious optimism that SB948 may fail because of its cost to the state, likening it to putting the Second Amendment behind a paywall.

This video explains California's Senate Bill 948, which proposes significant changes to the Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC) requirements. Chief Instructor Ernie Medina details the potential new 8-hour mandatory training, including live-fire components, and the implications for new residents. The bill, if passed, would increase the cost and complexity of acquiring firearms in California, prompting a call to action for citizens to contact their legislators.

This guide details the process of purchasing a firearm in California, as explained by Reno May. It covers the mandatory Firearm Safety Certificate test, the completion of the federal Form 4473, the background check via the DROS system, and the required 10-day waiting period. The video emphasizes responsible gun ownership and the legal requirements for acquiring a firearm in the state.

This video discusses proposed changes to California's Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC) requirements, specifically focusing on Senate Bill 948. The bill aims to increase the FSC's barrier to entry by mandating an 8-hour training course, including live-fire exercises, for new applicants starting July 1, 2028. This is presented as a "zombie bill" with similar iterations seen previously.

This guide, presented by Chief Instructor Ernie Medina and Firearms Trainer Brendon Arbolon of Tap Rack Bang, LLC, details the two main AR-15 configurations for California compliance: Featureless and Fixed Magazine. Featureless builds prioritize standard functionality with legal grip and stock limitations, allowing higher capacity. Fixed Magazine builds allow traditional features but require breaking the action to reload and are limited to 10 rounds. The instructors offer insights into the operational trade-offs of each system.

This guide details a training drill for shooting with both eyes open, as demonstrated by a professional firearms instructor from Tap Rack Bang, LLC. It emphasizes maintaining peripheral vision and faster target acquisition in dynamic self-defense scenarios, contrasting it with static precision shooting. The drill involves using taped shooting glasses to train the brain to focus on the target while keeping both eyes open.

This expert-level guide from Tap Rack Bang, LLC focuses on the critical technique of establishing a proper grip immediately after a pistol reload to enable rapid and accurate follow-up shots. The instructor emphasizes that a poor grip can cause the firearm to settle high, hindering speed, while a correct grip ensures stability and quick target re-acquisition. This technique is vital for defensive handgun use and competitive shooting.

This guide, presented by Chief Instructor Ernie Medina of Tap Rack Bang, LLC, details crucial pre-attack indicators for civilian defenders. It covers recognizing attacker body language, eye contact, hand gestures, and behavioral cues. The instruction emphasizes situational awareness, the importance of disengagement, and discreetly pre-staging hands near a concealed firearm for improved readiness in potential confrontations.