CA DOJ FIREARM SAFETY CERTIFICATE INSTRUCTOR COURSE. 01/13/2024 9:00AM-5:00PM

This is the Firearm Safety Certificate Instructor Program Course of Training.

This course is for those wishing to work, or continue to work, in the California Firearms Industry.

BE ADVISED: THIS IS NOT A CCW COURSE. IT WILL NOT ENABLE YOU TO APPLY FOR A CCW, APPLY FOR A CCW RENEWAL, OR TO APPLY TO BECOME A CCW INSTRUCTOR.

Firearm Safety Certificate Program

https://oag.ca.gov/firearms/fscinfo

Effective January 1, 2015, the Handgun Safety Certificate program was replaced with the Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC) program. Under the FSC program, requirements that previously applied to handguns only now apply to all firearms (handguns and long guns), unless exempt. A list of exemptions is available on this website.

A valid Handgun Safety Certificate can still be used to purchase/acquire handguns only until it expires. For long gun purchases/acquisitions made January 1, 2015, and thereafter, an FSC will be required. Once an FSC is obtained, it can be used for both handgun and long gun purchases/acquisitions.

FSCs are acquired by taking and passing a written test on firearm safety, generally at participating firearms dealerships and private firearms training facilities. A Firearm Safety Certificate Study Guide to help individuals prepare for the FSC test is available for viewing/downloading from this website. A Firearm Safety webinar is also available for viewing or download on the Videos page.

The firearm safety demonstration protocols and DOJ Certified Instructor standards have been established and implemented by DOJ. An explanation of the firearm safety demonstration can be found starting on page 12 of the Firearm Safety Certificate Study Guide. https://oag.ca.gov/firearms/forms

Comparable Training In Firearms Safety

Entities Recognized by DOJ as Providing Comparable Firearm Safety Training to Those Entities Specified by Penal Code section 31635, subdivision (b).

Penal Code section 31635, subdivision (b) authorizes the California Department of Justice (DOJ) to recognize entities which provide firearms safety training comparable to the entities specified within that subdivision. Individuals possessing a Certificate of Completion from any of the entities so recognized by DOJ may apply to be a DOJ Certified Instructor.