Can you still purchase a firearm in California?

benwia

I am looking to purchase my 1st firearm for safety with all this Coronavirus stuff, but I am hearing that gun stores have closed due to the virus. I live on the OC are there any stores still open? Can you still get a background check done? Does anyone know of an open store?

Ricci.Wright

 Good Luck.

mark christian

Welcome to Gun Broker. There is a California specific firearms forum known as Calguns  www.calguns.net/calgunforum which can give you up to the minute information on the status of firearms in the Golden State. 

benwia

Oh awesome, thank you so much!

mark christian

Don't be a stranger here with us, but CA has a...well, let's just say that CA is unique. A dedicated CA gun forum would probably serve your needs better than here, where all you are likely to hear is "Move, but not to my (red) state."

NeoBlackdog

It is not enough to simply purchase a firearm for your safety, Benwia, you must also learn to use it correctly and safely. 
Good luck in your search!  

Mr. Perfect

I hope you are able to find what you need.  Do you know what you are looking for?

benwia

Hi NeoBlackdog, I have gone through NRA gun safety training and shooting training and have my certificate of completion. Ready to purchase one for my home now

benwia

Hi Mr. Perfect, my brother recommended I get a Ruger SR22

Ricci.Wright

You had all that training and the Ruger .22 seems the best choice for a house gun??  May I suggest a good pump shotgun if you can find one?? If there are women or older children who will be using the gun the Remington model 870 20 ga. youth model was a go to model I always kept in stock. Light, powerful, and not too much recoil. Good luck.

NeoBlackdog

I think Ricci is on the right track with the 870 20 ga.  youth.  
Good luck!