FAQ – Loyal Arms – you can count on us

How do I purchase a gun for the first time?

You must acquire a Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC). We administer the test in store. It consists of 30 questions and you must score 23 to pass. You can obtain a study guide here: https://oag.ca.gov/firearms/fsc
Select the firearm you want to purchase. It must be California compliant.
Purchase the firearm (in store or on our website) and fill out the background paperwork. You fill out the paperwork in store. Here are the documents you must bring with you.

a. A copy of your driver’s license

b. A copy of one of these: firearm safety certificate, hunter license, CCW, peace officer badge, or military ID

c. A copy of one of these: utility bill, DMV auto registration, cable bill, internet bill, phone bill, property tax

d. A copy of your passport or birth certificate if your driver’s license has “Federal Limits Apply” or you are not a USA citizen

4. After 10 days you will be able to pick up your firearm.

3 simple steps to order from Loyal Arms

Submit your online order at shop.loyalarms.com
We will inform you once your order is ready for pickup or background check

How do I transfer firearm with Loyal Arms?

Please see detailed information here in section “Transfer a firearm with Loyal Arms”

How do I transfer ammunition with Loyal Arms?

Please see detailed information here in section “Transfer ammunition with Loyal Arms”

What about Private Party Transfer?

Please see detailed information here in section “Private Party Transfer”

How to buy ammo on July 1, 2019?

We are asked by this question everyday. Background check is CA mandatory to purchase ammo. There are 2 different background checks for ammo:

Standard Eligibility Check is $1 with immediate status update
Basic Eligibility Check is $19 with maximum of 10 days to update status

Exception to the ammo check is when you are pickup a firearm, purchase of ammo can be attached to the original firearm background check.

We have compiled several links below with more details information on this change:

What is single–action exemption?

This exemption applies to any off-roster revolver that requires the hammer to be manually cocked by hand before each shot. The revolver must have a barrel at least 3″ in length, an overall length of 7.5″, and a cylinder that holds at least 5 rounds.

What is single–shot exemption?

This exemption applies to a single-shot pistol with a break top or bolt action that is originally make as a single-shot pistol. This does not apply to a semiautomatic pistol that has been temporarily or permanently altered so that it will not fire in a semiautomatic mode.

In reference to Assembly Bill No. 1964, Article 4 (commencing with Section 31900) and Article 5 (commencing with Section 32000) shall not apply to a single-shot pistol with a break top or bolt action and a barrel length of not less than six inches and that has an overall length of at least 10½ inches when the handle, frame or receiver, and barrel are assembled. However, Article 4 (commencing with Section 31900) and Article 5 (commencing with Section 32000) shall apply to a semiautomatic pistol that has been temporarily or permanently altered so that it will not fire in a semiautomatic mode.