Bureau of Firearms

Welcome to the California DOJ Bureau of Firearms

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
• Exempt Olympic Pistols, pdf
• .50 BMG Restrictions and Registration Requirements

Handgun and Laboratory Certification

• Laboratories Certified to Test Handguns
• Roster of Handguns Certified for Sale

Firearms Safety Devices, Laboratory Certification, and Gun Safes

• Laboratories Certified to Test Firearms Safety Devices
• Roster of Approved Firearms Safety Devices

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)

Firearms Law Enforcement Information

• Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) of 2004 - HR 218

Firearms Shipment Verification

• California Firearms Licensee Check (CFLC) Program
• CFLC FAQs
• CFLC Internet Enrollee User Manual (all FFLs), pdf