AG Xavier Becerra
The California Department of Justice has issued a consumer alert to Californians and a notice to firearms dealers regarding identification requirements for the purchase of firearms in California.
Recent changes to California driver licenses and identification cards may result in firearms dealers requiring that holders of a driver license or identification card with the words “Federal Limits Apply” on it provide documentary proof that they are lawfully present in the United States in order to purchase a firearm. This is because federal law prohibits anyone who is not lawfully present in the United States from receiving or possessing a firearm or ammunition.
The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) currently issues two types of California driver licenses and identification cards: “REAL ID” and “Federal Limits Apply.” Applicants for a “Federal Limits Apply” driver license or identification card are not necessarily required to provide proof of lawful presence to DMV, unlike “REAL ID” applicants.
In today’s consumer alert, the California Department of Justice informs consumers that firearms dealers may wish to consider requiring individuals with a “Federal Limits Apply” driver license or identification card to present proof of lawful presence. This may include one of the following documents:
– Valid, unexpired U.S. passport or passport card
– Certified copy of U.S. birth certificate
– U.S. Certificate or Consular Report of Birth Abroad of a U.S. Citizen
– Valid, unexpired foreign passport with valid U.S. immigrant visa and approved Record of – Arrival/Departure (I-94) form
– Certified copy of birth certificate from a U.S. Territory
– Certificate of Naturalization or U.S. Citizenship
– Valid, unexpired Permanent Resident Card
Consumers should check with the dealer from whom they plan to purchase a firearm to verify the dealer’s identification requirements. Alternatively, consumers can obtain a REAL ID driver license or identification card, which would provide sufficient proof of lawful presence in the United States.
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Xavier Becerra is a COMPLETE HIPPOCRITE AND AN ASS.
SO let me get this straight, ANY ILLEGAL can come to California and stay here and commit crimes and collect welfare, get a license and VOTE.
BUT… US CITIZENS now have to jump through hoops to legally purchase firearms???
CANNOT WAIT TO LEAVE THIS STATE!!!
Wow! I guess the Feds are really pressuring us poor life-long citizens of the USA to sign up for the REAL ID Drivers Licenses so that whether or not we ever fly out or otherwise cross the borders of our country we can always be tracked by Homeland Security.
I guess that is supposed to make us feel all warm, comfy and safe. Knowing that our good friends and protectors at Homie Sec are looking our for us is truly comforting.
Unless the use of the term “may” twice in the CA DOJ press release above means it’s something else entirely.
What do YOU think?