Firearms.

Existing law generally regulates the sale and transfer of firearms, including, among other requirements and subject to exceptions, that the transfer of a firearm be conducted through a firearms dealer. Existing law, subject to exceptions, imposes a 10-day waiting period for delivery of a firearm, during which time a background check is conducted by the Department of Justice to determine if the proposed recipient of the firearm is prohibited from owning or possessing a firearm. This bill would require a firearms dealer to immediately release a firearm to a recipient who is not prohibited from possessing, receiving, owning, or purchasing a firearm if the person is authorized to carry a concealed firearm, possesses a valid Certificate of Eligibility, or owns a firearm registered with the department, as specified. The bill would make additional conforming changes.