California · Penal Code
PEN §31655: (a) The department shall develop firearm safety certificates to be issued by instructors certified by the department to those persons who have complied with this article.
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(a) The department shall develop firearm safety certificates to be issued by instructors certified by the department to those persons who have complied with this article. (b) A firearm safety certificate shall include, but not be limited to, the following information: (1) A unique firearm safety certificate identification number. (2) The holder’s full name. (3) The holder’s date of birth. (4) The holder’s driver’s license or identification number. (5) The holder’s signature. (6) The signature of the issuing instructor. (7) The date of issuance. (c) The firearm safety certificate shall expire five years after the date that it was issued by the certified instructor. (d) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2015.
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