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The State of San Andreas recognizes the lawful ownership and possession of firearms subject to applicable state law. Individuals who possess, carry, purchase, or transfer firearms must comply with the San Andreas Penal Code and any applicable licensing requirements. This policy establishes administrative standards for maintaining firearm licensing privileges, recording violations, suspending licenses, and revoking privileges when necessary to protect public safety.

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License Requirements

Individuals seeking to legally possess firearms requiring state authorization must:
  • Be at least 18 years of age.
  • Possess the applicable firearm license or authorization.
  • Not be subject to an active firearm prohibition, suspension, or revocation.
  • Comply with applicable weapons classifications and restrictions.
  • Comply with all applicable provisions of the Weapons & Explosives Code.
A firearm license does not authorize the possession of prohibited military-grade firearms, automatic weapons, destructive devices, or other restricted equipment unless separately authorized under state law.

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Firearm License Point System

San Andreas maintains an administrative firearm license point system to identify individuals who repeatedly violate firearm regulations or demonstrate unsafe firearm-related conduct. Points are assessed for qualifying offenses according to their severity.

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Point Thresholds

Qualifying points remain active for 30 real-world days from the date of the offense’s final determination. Expired points do not count toward new administrative suspension thresholds.

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Firearm Violations

Firearm points are administrative penalties separate from criminal fines, imprisonment, probation, or other sanctions. Offenses involving only non-firearm weapons do not automatically generate firearm license points.

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License Suspension

A firearm license suspension temporarily removes an individual’s legal authorization to possess, carry, purchase, or use firearms requiring that license. A suspension may occur when:
  • The license holder accumulates 10 or more active firearm points.
  • The individual is convicted of a qualifying serious firearm offense.
  • A lawful court order requires temporary suspension.
  • The individual repeatedly violates firearm licensing requirements.
During an active suspension, the individual may not exercise any privileges granted by the suspended license. Firearms subject to lawful seizure may be retained by law enforcement in accordance with state law and applicable court orders. A suspension does not, by itself, authorize the permanent confiscation of lawfully owned property.

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Suspension Periods

A judge may impose a different duration when justified by the circumstances and applicable law.

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License Revocation

Revocation removes an individual’s firearm licensing privileges until those privileges are formally restored. A revocation may occur when:
  • The individual accumulates 20 or more active firearm points.
  • The individual is convicted of a serious offense involving the unlawful use of a firearm.
  • The individual repeatedly violates an existing firearm suspension.
  • A lawful court order prohibits the individual from possessing firearms.
  • The individual is legally disqualified from holding a firearm license.
Revocation requires review by a judge or other duly authorized licensing authority. A revoked license does not become valid merely because a waiting period has expired.

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Firearms During Suspension or Revocation

Individuals whose licenses are suspended or revoked may not legally possess, carry, purchase, or use firearms that require the affected license. A violation may result in:
  • Additional charges under the Weapons & Explosives Code.
  • Lawful seizure of firearms connected to the violation.
  • Extension of licensing restrictions.
  • Further court proceedings.
  • Denial of a future reinstatement application.
Law enforcement must establish the applicable licensing restriction and the elements of any alleged criminal offense before filing charges.

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License Reinstatement

Individuals seeking reinstatement must:
  1. Complete the required suspension or minimum revocation period.
  2. Resolve applicable court orders and outstanding licensing conditions.
  3. Satisfy any imposed fines or other lawful reinstatement requirements.
  4. Obtain judicial or administrative approval when required.
  5. Reapply for licensing when the previous license was revoked.
Individuals whose licenses have been revoked must wait at least 14 real-world days before requesting reinstatement unless a court orders otherwise. Approval is not automatic. The court may consider the severity of the original offense, subsequent criminal conduct, compliance with court orders, and the applicant’s demonstrated ability to handle firearms responsibly.

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Law Enforcement Procedures

Officers investigating firearm licensing violations must:
  1. Establish the applicable firearm offense.
  2. Determine the current license status.
  3. Record supporting evidence and applicable charges in the MDT.
  4. Document qualifying administrative points.
  5. Identify whether suspension or revocation thresholds have been reached.
  6. Refer revocation requests and disputed suspensions to the appropriate authority.
Only qualifying offenses supported by a final judicial determination or legally authorized administrative finding may generate points. Officers may not arbitrarily revoke a firearm license based solely on suspicion, association, or an unrelated criminal allegation.

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Duplicate Violations

When multiple charges arise from the same firearm-related act, points may not be duplicated merely because overlapping statutes apply. Separate and independently established incidents may generate additional points. The applicable offense carrying the highest firearm point value should ordinarily control when multiple overlapping charges describe the same conduct.

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Judicial Authority and Appeals

The San Andreas Judiciary retains authority to review licensing restrictions, resolve disputes, and order reinstatement when warranted. A person affected by a suspension or revocation may seek review through established court procedures. Criminal penalties and firearm licensing restrictions remain separate legal consequences. For additional information, consult the Weapons & Explosives Code, court procedures, and applicable state law.