California · Court-Ordered Gun Safety

California Gun Safety Course for Court Requirements — 100% Online

For court, probation, and diversion orders — a 4-hour firearm safety course including a California firearm-law module that's current for 2026, instant certificate, money-back acceptance guarantee.

4.7 from 831 verified reviews Instant certificate 100% online, self-paced $49 $75
"A court, judge, or probation officer sent me here."

This course is for you. It's designed for California court, diversion (PC 1001.95), and probation requirements — 4 hours, instant certificate, backed by our acceptance guarantee.

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"I’m buying a gun and need my FSC."

Heads up: the Firearm Safety Certificate is a $25 written test taken in person with a DOJ Certified Instructor — usually right at the gun shop.

No website, including ours, can issue an FSC online. Study free instead: the official DOJ study guide is free.

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Built to satisfy firearm safety class requirements from California courts, probation officers, and judge-initiated diversion (PC 1001.95) — and backed by our guarantee: accepted or your money back, plus a letter to your court on your behalf if it's ever needed.

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Serving courts across California

Students submit our certificates for gun safety and firearm safety requirements to judges, probation officers, and diversion programs statewide.

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Not sure your court accepts online courses? Forward us the wording of your order — we'll send you a syllabus and instructor-credentials sheet to show your PO before you spend a dollar.

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Built for your situation

Who takes this firearm safety course in California

These are the charges and conditions California courts most often attach a firearm safety class to.

PC 246.3
Negligent discharge
Willfully firing a gun in a grossly negligent way that could injure someone — chargeable as a misdemeanor or felony.
PC 417
Brandishing
Drawing or exhibiting a firearm in a rude, angry, or threatening manner — a misdemeanor in most forms.
PC 25400 / 25850
Unlicensed carry
Carrying a concealed firearm, or a loaded firearm in public, without a license.
PC 25145 (SB 53)
The new storage law
Since January 1, 2026, firearms kept at home must be securely stored (DOJ-certified device or safe) whenever not carried or under your control. First and second violations are fines; a third is a misdemeanor.
PC 1001.95
Judge-initiated diversion
California judges can offer misdemeanor diversion — even over prosecutor objection — for up to 24 months, and they set the conditions. A gun safety class is a common one; complete it and the case can be dismissed.

Diversion conditions are set case by case — a gun safety class is one of the most common. Complete your conditions and a PC 1001.95 case can be dismissed. Ask your attorney whether you qualify.

Every court order is different — if you're unsure, check with your PO or attorney, or send us your order and we'll help.

Fast by design

Most students finish in one sitting

Start on your phone at lunch, finish on your laptop tonight — your progress syncs automatically.

The Courseable lesson player showing the gun safety course with tracked seat time and course progress
The Courseable gun safety lesson player on a phone

Over 50% finish on their phone.

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Pick your course & enroll
Under 2 minutes.
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Get Proof of Enrollment
Sent automatically
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Complete at your own pace
Stop and resume anytime.
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Download your certificate
Available instantly
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Submit to your court
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What's covered

4 hours of firearm safety instruction — with a real California law module

Five core modules plus a 40-minute module on California firearm law, with statute citations — not filler.

Firearms Safety Rules 50 min
Firearm Safe Storage 50 min
Firearms and Ammunition 50 min
Fundamentals of Shooting 50 min
Federal Firearms Laws 45 min
California Firearm Laws 40 min
Your state module
Storage under the 2026 law, brandishing, negligent discharge, carry rules, and diversion basics.
4 hours of instruction · certificate included
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Court order specifies more hours? Contact us before enrolling — we'll make sure you get the right course.

Jeremy Poole — Certified Firearms Instructor and former Senior Probation Officer
Your instructor
Jeremy Poole
Certified Firearms Instructor · Former Senior Probation Officer

Built by someone who sat on the other side of the compliance report.

Jeremy spent 13 years in law enforcement reviewing exactly the certificates courts now ask you for — every module is written to hold up when your PO checks it.

NRA Pistol InstructorNY DCJS Firearms InstructorFormer Senior Probation Officer13 Years in Law Enforcement

Trusted by people who needed it accepted

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Marcus

Needed to take a gun safety course for court and was worried about finding one that would actually be accepted. Courseable made it simple. The content on safe storage and the four cardinal rules was really well done. My court accepted the certificate with no issues at all.

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Terri

I'm in California and was glad this course included a module on CA firearms laws. A lot of the other courses I looked at were super generic. This one covered the assault weapons rules, storage requirements, and waiting periods that are specific to my state. Very thorough.

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James

Took this for a court requirement and honestly went in expecting to just click through it. But the instructor clearly knows his stuff — the modules on safe storage options and ammunition types were surprisingly practical. I actually learned things I'll use as a gun owner.

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Carlos

Filing from Florida and this was the only course I found that covered Stand Your Ground and Florida-specific carry laws. Most other online courses are one-size-fits-all. Finished in one afternoon on my phone, certificate was instant, and the price was fair. Court accepted it right away.

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Nicole

Super easy to use. I did the whole gun safety course on my phone during breaks at work. The safe storage module was really informative — I didn't know there were so many lock options. Had my certificate downloaded the same day I started. Great experience.

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Robert

Good course for the money. The federal firearms laws module was especially useful — I didn't fully understand the Brady Act or NICS background check process before. You also get state-specific modules included at no extra charge, which none of the other courses I looked at offered.

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Danielle

What sold me was the money-back guarantee if the court doesn't accept it. I was nervous about doing a gun safety course online but the court acceptance guarantee gave me confidence. Finished the 4-hour course in one sitting, got my certificate, and my attorney submitted it with no problems.

Paperwork, handled

See exactly what your court sees

Three documents cover you from enrollment to verification — issued automatically, built to hold up when your PO checks.

Sample Courseable Proof of Enrollment letter for a gun safety course
1 · Proof of Enrollment
Sent automatically after you enroll — before you've finished anything
Shows your name, course, hours, and enrollment date
Forward it to your attorney, PO, or court clerk
Sample Courseable Certificate of Completion for the California gun safety course
2 · Certificate of Completion
Issued the instant you pass — download, print, or email it
Title, hours, and completion date — exactly what courts require
Unique ID + QR code your PO can verify online
Sample Courseable Course Completion Audit Report for a gun safety course
3 · Course Completion Audit Report
Time spent and sections completed, tracked automatically
Reflection answers available at the request of a judge, PO, or attorney
The paper trail that makes verification painless
Questions & answers

Everything you need to be sure

Can I take a gun safety class online for a California court?

Courts across California accept online completion, but every order is different — the judge or your PO decides, and practice varies from Los Angeles County to San Diego. We back every certificate with a money-back guarantee, and you can send us your order wording before you pay.

My court order says 'firearms safety course' — is this the same thing?

Yes. Courts and statutes typically write 'firearm safety'; most people say 'gun safety.' They're the same class — our certificate documents the course content and hours, which is what your court is checking.

Can I take the FSC test online in California?

No. The FSC is a written test administered in person by DOJ Certified Instructors, usually at licensed gun dealers. Any site selling an "online FSC" isn’t selling the real thing.

The official DOJ study guide is free and covers everything on the test.

How much does a firearm safety certificate cost in California?

The official FSC test costs $25 (including one retake). That’s separate from this course, which is a $49 court-ordered safety course.

Is the FSC test hard? How many questions?

30 questions; you need 23 correct (75%). The DOJ publishes a free study guide that covers everything on the test.

What is misdemeanor diversion under PC 1001.95?

A California judge can pause a misdemeanor case, set conditions (like a gun safety class), and dismiss the case when you complete them. Your attorney can tell you if you’re eligible.

Does this course cover the new 2026 storage law?

Yes — PC 25145 (SB 53) is covered in the California module, along with the DOJ-certified storage devices that satisfy it.

How fast can I finish?

4 hours of self-paced instruction; instant certificate.

Know where you stand

California gun law quick reference

Short, plain-English summaries — verified against primary sources. Not legal advice; talk to your attorney about your case.

PC 246.3 Negligent discharge
Grossly negligent discharge that could injure someone is a "wobbler" — chargeable as a misdemeanor or felony.
PC 417 Brandishing
Drawing or exhibiting a firearm in a rude, angry, or threatening manner is a misdemeanor in most forms.
PC 25400 / 25850 Unlicensed carry
Concealed carry, or carrying a loaded firearm in public, without a license is criminal.
PC 25145 (SB 53) 2026 storage law
From January 1, 2026, home firearms must be secured in a DOJ-certified device or safe when not carried or under your control. Violations 1–2 are fines; a third is a misdemeanor.
PC 1001.95 Judge-initiated diversion
Judges can divert misdemeanors for up to 24 months with court-set conditions (a safety class is common); completion can end in dismissal.
PC 31610+ FSC (buying a gun)
The Firearm Safety Certificate is a $25 in-person written test (30 questions, 23 to pass) with a DOJ Certified Instructor — it cannot be taken online.
One clear next step

Get your California requirement done tonight.

$49, certificate included, issued the instant you pass — and if your court, PO, or diversion program declines it, we refund 100% and send a letter to your court on your behalf.

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Accepted or your money back — guaranteed.
Also available: Florida All gun safety courses

This course is designed to satisfy court, probation, and diversion requirements. It does not grant or replace the California Firearm Safety Certificate — the FSC is a $25 written test taken in person with a DOJ Certified Instructor. Every court order is different — if you're unsure, check with your PO or attorney, or send us your order and we'll help.

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