Prior to purchasing or acquiring a firearm, unless exempted, you must have a valid Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC). You must present your FSC to the firearms dealer at the time you begin a transaction to purchase or acquire a firearm.

• To obtain an FSC you must score at least 75% (23 correct answers out of 30 true/false and multiple choice questions) on the FSC test covering firearm safety and basic firearms laws. The test is administered at any Ammo Bros location during business hours and cost $25.  The $25 fee entitles you to take the test twice (from the same DOJ Certified Instructor) if necessary.

• The FSC applicant must be at least 18 years of age and must present clear evidence of identity and age by presenting a California Driver License or California Department of Motor Vehicles Identification Card.

• An FSC is valid for five years from the date of issuance.

• The best way to prepare for the FSC Test is to read the FSC Study Guide. The study guide contains all the information necessary to pass the test. The FSC webinar is also a useful study tool.

• A replacement FSC is available only through the Instructor who issued your FSC. The FSC replacement cost is $5. The replacement FSC will reflect the same expiration date as your original FSC.