Jeffrey, State of California ACTIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT officers and peace officers with proper
credentials on file MAY purchase off-roster handguns and magazines. This exemption includes
FEDERAL law enforcement officers residing or working in California.
● Law Enforcement (including federal) can purchase non-compliant ARs and so-called “assault
pistols” as long as the firearm is being used for duty use only. Department letterhead required
and must ship to a dealer with an “assault weapon” permit.
● Law Enforcement, Judges, and District Attorneys are able to have ammunition shipped directly
to them with proper credentials on file.
● High capacity magazines can also be purchased, however they must be shipped to an FFL.
Credentials need to be on file prior to shipment.
● Active LE are able to purchase stun guns, TASERs, defense spray, and batons.
● Certain entities (departments or city/county offices) and sworn officers (individuals) are eligible
to purchase “off-roster” handguns. These entities/officers must have satisfactorily completed
the firearms portion of a training course prescribed by the Commission on Peace Officer
Standards and Training pursuant to CA Section 832. That expanded list of entities/officers can
be found here >>> https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billCompareClient.xhtml?bill_id=201520160AB2165

Jeffrey, regular QP no. It would depend on if you fall under #4 under Exceptions here : budsgunshop.com/feeds/state_reg/california_restrictions.pdf