Roster of Firearm Safety Devices Certified for Sale
Effective January 1, 2002, no firearm may be sold, transferred, or manufactured within California unless that firearm is accompanied by a DOJ-approved firearms safety device (California Penal Code section 12087, et seq).
The safety device requirement does not apply to the following:
- Persons who can demonstrate the purchase of a DOJ-approved safety device in the 30 days prior to taking possession of the firearm by presenting the device to the firearms dealer and providing the firearms dealer with a receipt showing the purchase date and model name of the device.
- The commerce of any firearm defined as an "antique firearm" pursuant to federal law.
- The commerce of any firearm intended to be used by a salaried, full-time peace officer for law enforcement purposes.
- Transfers of firearms to persons who demonstrate ownership of a qualifying gun safe. Ownership may be demonstrated by displaying to the firearms dealer: 1) A receipt indicating purchase of, or an affidavit, signed under penalty of perjury, stating that the purchaser owns a gun safe, and 2) An affidavit, signed under penalty of perjury, stating that the gun safe meets the standards set forth in DOJ regulations.
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Additional information on Safety Devices and Firearms Manufacturers.
- Firearms Safety Device Compatibility Chart
[PDF 51 kb / 16 pg] - Generic Description of Firearms Provide by Device Manufacturers [PDF 37 kb / 16 pg]
- Recently Added Firearm Models [PDF 22 kb / 1 pg]
- Comprehensive Report of all Firearms Safety Devices [PDF 615 kb / 962 pg]
- Firearm Safety Device Manufacturer Contact Information [PDF 13 kb / 2 pg]