Last updated Monday, January 19, 2004 7:09 PM
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As usual at the end of each year, we get ready to implement the changes required by new laws passed by our primarily anti-gun Kalifornia legislature. (If you wish to receive email notification of changes in the law, please send a blank email to subscribe@ARMUSA.com.)
The majority of new laws, passed under the guise of handgun safety, work more to prevent law-abiding citizens from owning firearms than anything else. While the purported goal is to promote firearm safety, additional gun control regulations confuse and burden the average citizen, many of whom choose NOT to make further firearm purchases. Some would rather forego buying guns altogether than put up with the B.S. we're forced to endure. All the while, you've got little POS gang bangers and criminals who steal guns or buy them on the black market and who will get theirs guns regardless of whatever gun laws are passed - NO 10 DAY WAIT, NO NOTHIN'. Don't get me started....
Anyways.... New information will be posted here as soon as I can read and interpret it. In the meantime, please subscribe using the email link above. I will be sending out our next newsletter shortly. It will outline the new laws and how they affect gun purchasers. Or bookmark this page and check back often. Also check ARM USA's Freedom Reporter for news, information, as well as current store specials.
Highlights of new legislation taking effect January 1, 2003:
Handgun Safety Certificate: All purchasers must possess a valid HSC. The Hunter Safety Course and Hunting License exemptions no longer exist. Nor is an Honorable Discharge of any value. Military exemptions include only Active, Reserve, or Honorably RETIRED only. All other military must have a HSC. Exemptions still exist for law enforcement, peace officers, CCW permit holders, those with permits to carry exposed firearms, to name a few.
The new HSC can be obtained by taking a 30-question multiple choice test and obtaining a minimum passing score of 23. It is very similar to the last test that was offered for the BFSC. A video should be available in March 2003, but I do not believe you can watch the video to obtain the HSC. Any fourth grader should be able to pass this test as well, with a little common sense.
"So, what's the difference?" you ask? The difference is that now they get to stick you with the HSC fee every 5 years, rather than it being good forever. Over 10 years, that means twice as much money as they've been receiving under the BFSC program. The whole purpose of the new HSC requirement is to stick law abiding gun owners with another fee and to create more BS for us to go through to get a gun. Thankfully, we are hearing from a great deal of customers that the new law won't keep them from getting their guns. Hooray for you! And thank you! Gun stores can hardly survive if the shooting sports fade away.
Testing materials are now available. Keep in mind that we do NOT give the test to just anyone. Seriously, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to pass the test. At ARM USA, we have a higher standard. Before we will give you the test, you must have some type of firearm knowledge and hands-on experience. It is not enough just to pass a lousy 30-question test. No kidding, a fourth grader probably REALLY COULD pass these tests. If we do not feel comfortable putting a gun in your hands, then we will NOT give you the test. This is our prerogative. Sure, you could run over to some big chain store and say "Yeah, I need to take the test to buy a gun," and they WILL give it to you. At ARM USA, we choose to be a responsible gun store, and we appreciate your understanding. That's why it's called a choice. Of course, you can always CHOOSE to gun to a gun store where they'll give the test to an orangutan, but that's not being responsible, is it?
The cost for the new test is $25, which includes the state mandated fee of $15 for the certificate and $10 administration fee. For a limited time, we are offering the HSC test at a reduced price of $20 when you pay with CASH. You must print this page and bring it in when you come in for the test in order to receive the discounted rate. Hours for testing are Opening - 5PM daily. This offer may be withdrawn at any time without notice.
Our normal hours are Tuesday, 11
- 7, and Saturday 10 - 6.
Safe Handling Demonstration: (SHD) All handgun purchasers must perform a Safe Handling Demonstration prior to taking possession of the firearm. Keep your finger off the trigger and keep the muzzle poited in a safe direction - two of the basic tenets of firearms handling - are key points in the demonstration. An affidavit must be signed by the purchaser and the dealer affirming that the safe handling demonstration has been performed successfully. Any person exempt from the HSC requirement is also exempt from the SHD. If a purchaser fails to perform the SHD properly, the SHD must begin again from the beginning. We will run you through exactly how the demo must be performed. Please review the Handgun Safety Study Guide for info on the Safe Handling Demonstration prior to picking up your new firearm.
Proof of Residence: Handgun purchasers must present proof of Kommifornia residence by presenting a rental agreement, lease, or utility bill dated within the 3 months prior to purchase. Yeah, we know. Shouldn't you be able to tell residence by having a California Driver's license? You should, but what I think is really happening here is that they're going to try to shut down dealers if they're missing a utility bill copy or other trivial item. Hey - just be glad YOU'RE not the one having to keep all these books!
Thumbprint: All
firearm purchasers must provide their right thumbprint on the DROS. No thumb,
no gun.
Now, please don't cry about the thumbprint! After all, they already have that
at the DMV. They already know everything about you. Please don't cave in and
"refuse to let them have any more information!" That's exactly
what they WANT you to do! If you let them win this one, then we've lost
the battle. Just turn in your guns right now. Or come and give them to me,
because I'M not ready to give up the fight!
These are the four main new laws that consumers must be cognizant of. But remember, the gun dealer is the one that has to keep all this krap on file for years and years. The gun store is the one that has to pay for the paper to make all these copies we have to keep. We are not reimbursed for expenses incurred like toner cartidges, thumprint inkpads, EMPLOYEE PAYROLL to pay for the extra time this B.S. is going to take to perform, or employee training and certification expenses. Keep in mind there is a myriad of other B.S. that you DON'T see, that dealers have to comply with. It's not easy selling guns in Kalifornia. That's why we need all the help you can give us, which includes buying your guns from us as well as your patient understanding in dealing with these new laws. More info will be posted here as soon as physically possible.
It's not going to be a difficult as rumor has had it to buy guns next year. There is NO 8- or 16-hour course that you have to take to buy a gun. Those were reports circulating and they are not true.
You can subscribe to our newsletter by sending a blank email to subscribe@ARMUSA.com. Thanks.
If you have any questions, please come down to the store. You may also call, although we may be very busy due to the holiday season and may not be able to spend much time on the phone with you. Email is your third option. guns@ARMUSA.com We'll respond to emails as time permits. We appreciate your understanding.
Happy Holidays!
Frank, Jolynne and the ARM USA crew
DISCLAIMER: THIS SITE CONTAINS AN INTERPRETATION OF THE NEW LAWS AND IS NOT MEANT TO BE "LEGAL ADVICE." ARM USA IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY HARM OR LOSS SUSTAINED AS A RESULT OF RELIANCE ON THESE INTERPRETATIONS. YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK COUNSEL FROM AN ATTORNEY SPECIALIZING IN FIREARMS LAW IF NECESSARY. Check out the California DOJ's website: http://caag.state.ca.us/firearms/ for more information.
Specifically, http://caag.state.ca.us/firearms/2001bills.htm, explains 2001 legislation that goes into effect 1/1/03 (some of the 2001 laws already took effect January 1, 2002).
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We have the DOJ Study Guides and testing materials for the new Handgun Safety Certificate test. Get a jump on your New Year's handgun purchases and pick one up today. Although the test consists of "common sense" questions and answers, the booklet is quite lengthy and also includes information on the new "Safe Handling Demonstration." Be sure to pick up your copy today! subscribe to ARM USA's Freedom Reporter : subscribe@50BMGstore.com
FAQS I still have a Basic Firearm
Safety Certificate (BFSC). Am I exempt from this new law? Do I have to take a hands-on
training course? What kind of test will
it be? I took a 2-day firearms
course this past year. Do I still need to HSC card? Do I need to get the new
HSC in order to keep the guns I already own? Can
I still use my DD214 for the honorably retired discharge exemption? I have a hunting license,
will that work? Who is exempt from the
HSC? So how much is this going
to cost me? The cost for the new test is $25, which includes the state mandated fee of $15 for the certificate and $10 administrative fee. For a limited time, we are offering the HSC test at a reduced price of $20 when you pay with CASH. You must print this page and bring it in when you come in for the test in order to receive the discounted rate. You may wish to call ahead and schedule an appointment to take the test. Hours for testing are Opening - 5PM daily. This offer may be withdrawn at any time without notice. What other new laws are
there for 2003? I have no utility bills
or rental agreements or anything in my name - what do I do? "Dear Jolynne: In response to your correspondence, satisfactory
proof of residency Sincerely, Safe Handling Demonstration - Purchaser must perform a Safe Handling Demonstration before taking possession of a handgun. The dealer and the purchaser must sign an affidavit that the safe handling demonstration has been performed correctly and properly. Make sure you review the Handgun Safety Study Guide prior to picking up your firearm. Any mistake in the handling demonstration requires that the purchaser start the demonstration over from the beginning. Anyone who is exempt from the HSC requirement is also exempt from the Safe Handling Demonstration requirement. The safe handling demonstration DOES NOT APPLY to long guns. Thumbprint - Purchasers taking possession of a firearm must provide their right thumbprint on the DROS. If you do not have a right thumb, you are prohibited from purchasing firearms in California. Just kidding. We will use your right big toe print instead. I crack me up! RECAP Hand Guns - Thumbprint
and Utility Bill, HSC Card and Safe Handling Demonstration, Locking
Device or Safe Affidavit
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