CAlifornia residency requirement
Commencing January 1, 2003 no firearms dealer may deliver a handgun unless the intended recipient presents satsifactory documentation indicating that he or she is a california resident. blahblahblah..
penal code 12071(b)(8)
Get a copy printout of the current firearms laws..
its only for handguns..
I helped point out this fact to a dealer who wouldn't release a longarm to me in the first place without proof.
Just to be sure, i also called the DOJ firearms division, and a lady there clearly confirmed its only for handguns. Have your dealer call if he doesnt believe you.
I am forever grateful to the dealer that i worked with because they got me a gift membership in the NRA...
:)