California Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC) Practice Exam

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Under California law, who is responsible for ensuring a firearm is transferred through a licensed dealer?

  1. The buyer

  2. The seller

  3. Both the buyer and the seller

  4. The state

The correct answer is: Both the buyer and the seller

Under California law, both the buyer and the seller are responsible for ensuring a firearm is transferred through a licensed dealer. This is to ensure that proper background checks and paperwork are completed before the transfer of ownership. Choosing option A or B would place the full responsibility on either the buyer or the seller, which could result in potential legal issues if the transfer is not done through a licensed dealer. Option D is also incorrect as the state is not responsible for the transfer of individual firearms, but rather upholds and enforces the laws and regulations surrounding firearm transfers.