Gun owners in California and gun owners moving into the state, will soon face new training requirements under a newly passed bill aimed at expanding firearm safety education. Under Senate Bill 948, the requirement to obtain a Firearm Safety Certificate will change from only a written test to both a written test and a minimum four-hour course that includes live-fire training. The safety course will have to be completed every five years to maintain a Firearm Safety Certificate, which has been the standard with the written test. The new requirement is set to take effect Jan. 1, 2029.