Bureau of Firearms
Latest Additions
- July 23, 2010 On July 9, 2010, a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding the DROS fee was filed with the Office of Administrative Law for publication in the California Regulatory Notice Register on July 23, 2010. To view or download a copy of the text of the proposed regulations, click on the following link: Current and Proposed Regulations
- July 2010 FDAS Troubleshooting for Unlisted Firearm Makes and Calibers
- July 2010 Firearms Dealer Acquisition System
- December 2009 Summary of New and Amended California Firearms Laws
- December 2009 The Department of Justice is posting on its website notice of proposed microstamping regulations recently filed with the Office of Administrative Law. The proposed notice of regulations was published by OAL on Friday, December 18, 2009. For your convenience, to view or download copies of the Notice, Proposed Regulations, and Initial Statement of Reasons, click on the following link. Current and Proposed Regulations June 2008 California Firearms Licensee Check (CFLC) Program
- January 2008 2008 Dangerous Weapons Control Law
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Welcome to the California DOJ Bureau of Firearms Page
The Bureau of Firearms serves the people of California through education, regulation, and enforcement actions regarding the manufacture, sales, ownership, safety training, and transfer of firearms. Bureau of Firearms staff will be leaders in providing firearms expertise and information to law enforcement, legislators, and the general public in a comprehensive program to promote legitimate and responsible firearms possession and use by California residents.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Information Bulletins
- Forms and Publications
- Tips for Gun Owners
- Traveling with Firearms in California
- Firearms Information for New California Residents
- Law Enforcement Gun Release Information
NEW AND AMENDED FIREARMS LAWS
- New and Amended Firearms Laws for 2009
- Firearm Legislation from Prior Years
- Search for Specific Legislation (Legislative Info Website)
ASSAULT WEAPONS, LARGE CAPACITY MAGAZINES AND .50 BMG RIFLES
- Assault Weapons Identification Guide
- Latest Information about Large Capacity Magazines, Assault Weapon Registration Requirements and Regulations
- Public Notice - Zastava SKS Carbines are Considered Destructive Devices
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Exempt Olympic Pistols
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- .50 BMG Restrictions and Registration Requirements
HANDGUN AND LABORATORY CERTIFICATION
FIREARMS SAFETY DEVICES, LABORATORY CERTIFICATION, AND GUN SAFES
FIREARMS DEALER INFORMATION AND TOOLS
- CA Firearms Dealer DROS Entry System Access
- Firearms Dealer Notices, Forms, and Information
- Handgun Safety Certificate Forms and Publications
- DROS Internet Process Frequently Asked Questions
- California Entertainment Firearms Permit
- Firearms Dealer Acquisition System (FDAS)