CA FFL Security Camera Requirements | Penal Code 26806
California Penal Code 26806 Video Surveillance Requirements
CA 26806 Security System Installation in San Diego & Orange County
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California FFL Camera Requirement Checklist
☑ Digital video surveillance system
☑ Indoor audio recording
☑ Permanently mounted cameras
☑ Coverage of entrances, storage & transaction
☑ Continuous recording, 24 hours per day
☑ At least 15 frames per second
☑ Visible and accurate date and time
☑ System interruption or failure notifications
☑ Secured recording equipment and storage
☑ Minimum one-year recording retention
☑ Warning signs at every entrance
☑ Annual California DOJ system certification
Where Are Security Cameras Required in an FFL Business?
Entrances and Exits
The law requires interior views of all entrances and exits. The camera should provide a useful identification view, not merely show that someone entered.
Firearm Display Areas
Security Cameras must cover areas where firearms are displayed, including counters, racks, cases and showroom areas.
Points of Sale
Each point of sale must be recorded with sufficient detail to identify the parties involved in the transaction.
Can an Existing Camera System Meet Penal Code 26806?
An existing camera system may be able to meet the requirements of California Penal Code § 26806, but it must be evaluated for camera quality, placement, audio recording, frame rate, storage capacity, and system-failure notifications. Depending on the condition and compatibility of the equipment, some or all existing cameras may be incorporated into an upgraded system.
COR Security offers video surveillance platforms that integrate with many professional security cameras. We can evaluate your current equipment, identify which components can remain, and recommend the upgrades needed to support the required coverage and one-year recording retention.
FFL Video Recording Retention Under Penal Code 26806
California Penal Code § 26806 requires licensed firearm dealers to retain video and audio surveillance recordings for at least one year. Because the system must record continuously, 24 hours a day, FFL dealers may need significantly more storage than a typical commercial camera system, in some cases up to 50 times more.
One-Year Security Camera Storage for California FFL Dealers
Storage capacity depends on the number of cameras, resolution, frame rate, bitrate, compression, and audio recording. COR Security designs commercial on-premise and cloud video storage solutions to meet the one-year retention needs of California FFL dealers.
California FFL Security Camera Installation by COR Security
COR Security has installed and supported commercial security systems throughout Southern California since 1986. Our experience with professional video surveillance, system upgrades, long-term storage, and ongoing service makes us well positioned to help FFL dealers address the technical requirements of Penal Code § 26806.
We install on-premise and cloud-based camera systems, evaluate existing equipment, reuse compatible professional cameras, and complete the upgrades needed for proper coverage, audio recording, one-year retention, secure storage, and system-failure notifications.
California FFL Dealer Video Surveillance FAQs
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No. Penal Code § 26806 does not require 4K cameras or specify a minimum resolution. Cameras must provide clear footage that allows individuals and transaction participants to be identified.
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No. Penal Code § 26806 requires the surveillance system to record continuously, 24 hours per day, at no less than 15 frames per second. Motion-only recording does not meet this requirement.
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Penal Code § 26806 requires surveillance systems located inside the premises to record audio, but it does not explicitly state that every individual indoor camera must have its own microphone. The system should provide clear audio coverage throughout the required indoor surveillance areas.
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There is no fixed storage amount. The system must retain at least one year of continuous video and audio, so capacity depends on the number of cameras, resolution, frame rate, bitrate, compression, and audio settings.
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The cost depends on the number of cameras, required coverage, audio recording, one-year storage capacity, and whether existing equipment can be reused. COR Security can evaluate the site and provide a system recommendation and installation quote based on the requirements of Penal Code § 26806.
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No. Penal Code § 26806 specifically requires a digital video and audio surveillance system, not a burglar alarm system. However, separate local licensing rules, lease requirements, or insurance policies may require intrusion detection, alarm monitoring, or other security measures.
Legal Notice: This page is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or a guarantee of compliance. Firearm dealers are responsible for confirming all applicable federal, state, local, licensing, insurance, and property requirements with the California Department of Justice and qualified legal counsel. Laws and regulations may change, and local jurisdictions may impose additional requirements.
View California Penal Code § 26806
Request an FFL Camera System Assessment
Whether you are opening a new firearm dealership or evaluating an existing camera system, COR Security can help determine what equipment, coverage, audio recording, storage, and system monitoring may be needed under California Penal Code § 26806.
COR Security has installed and supported commercial security systems since 1986, serving FFL dealers throughout San Diego County, Temecula, and South Orange County. Complete the form to schedule a site assessment and receive a recommendation for an on-premise, cloud-based, or upgraded video surveillance system.
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