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CA SB948
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jesse Arreguin
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AI Summary
- Requires personal firearm importers to obtain a valid firearm safety certificate within 60 days of bringing a firearm into California and include a copy with their Department of Justice report
- Creates a new misdemeanor offense for bringing a firearm into California without obtaining a firearm safety certificate within 60 days
- Starting July 1, 2028, applicants for firearm safety certificates must complete a minimum 8-hour training course, including at least 1 hour of live-fire shooting exercises on a firing range
- Required training topics include federal and state firearm laws, secure storage, safe handling, accident risks, legal self-defense, and mental health/suicide prevention issues related to firearms
- Training must be taught by Department of Justice-certified firearms instructors, with live-fire exercises demonstrating safe handling and basic shooting proficiency
Legislative Description
Firearms: safety certificates.
Last Action
Set for hearing March 17.
3/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Public Safety2/11/2026
Rules2/2/2026
Full Bill Text
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