Current law requires gun buyers to show a driver's license or state ID at the gun store and complete a Dealer Record of Sale which is then forwarded to the state Department of Justice followed by a 10-day background check. Some buyers are also required to take a written test or watch a safety video prior to purchasing guns and most of the time these could be done right at the store. It sounds easy that anyone could get a gun in the matter of minutes and this made it convenient for those who thought of committing crimes. California Handgun Safety License Bill SB 52 improves current law by: First, Local police check the buyers' identity and take a thumbprint and require proof of residency. Second, Require both written and hands-on safety test administered by certified Department of

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