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You are not alone

If you, or a loved one, are going through a crisis, resources are here. Protection orders can temporarily remove firearms to prevent harm – providing space for a person to pause and seek healing.

Resources & Materials

Resources are provided in multiple languages to help you prevent gun violence.

California’s Gun Violence Prevention Measures

As the country’s leader in gun safety, California has already taken many actions to keep you safe.
Learn more about these protections below.

Background Checks and Certificates

All gun sales and transfers require people to pass a background check and written safety test to get their Firearm Safety Certificate.

Mental Health Reporting

If a person is sent to the hospital because they might hurt themselves or others and they have a gun, the doctor must report it. That person can’t have or buy guns for a while.

Age Limit

You must be 21 to buy a gun in California.

Suing for Illegal Guns

People in California can sue someone who gives out illegal guns.

Waiting Period

You must wait 10 days after buying a gun to take it home.

Banned Weapons

Assault weapons, large magazines and ghost guns (guns that cannot be traced) are not allowed in California.

Safe Storage

Guns must be locked up safely. If a child or someone else gets it, the owner can be charged with a crime.

Lost or Stolen Guns

If your gun is lost or stolen, you must tell the police within five days.