Bureau of Firearms
Latest Additions
- January 2007 2007 Dangerous Weapons Control Law
- July 24, 2006 Renumbered Firearms Regulations
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 2006
- 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
[PDF 32 kb / 4 pg]
- .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