Double Tap Training Center (CA BSIS License - TFF 1247)

Handgun Safety Certificate Class

Classes are conducted by appointments only.

Fee: $25 for HSC review & exam

Handgun safety is the law in California. Every handgun owner should understand and follow handgun safety practices, have a basic familiarity with the operation and handling of his/her handgun, and be fully aware of the responsibility of handgun ownership.

Pursuant to Penal Code section 12071 (b) any person who acquires a handgun must have a Handgun Safety Certificate (HSC), unless they are exempt from the HSC requirement. In order to obtain an HSC a person must pass a Department of Justice (DOJ) written test on handgun safety. The test is given by DOJ Certified Instructors.

To obtain an HSC a person must take the Department of Justice (DOJ) written test and receive a passing score of at least 75%. An HSC is valid for five years from the date of issuance. If your HSC is lost, stolen or destroyed, a replacement may be obtained from the DOJ Certified Instructor who issued your original HSC.