PROGRAMS & SERVICES

Firearms Division

Welcome to the California DOJ Firearms Division Page

The Firearms Division serves the people of California through education, regulation, and enforcement actions regarding the manufacture, sales, ownership, safety training, and transfer of firearms. Firearms Division 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 The Dangerous Weapons Control Laws for the year 2004 Firearms Division Regulations UPDATED March 19, 2004 Information Bulletins UPDATED June 2, 2004 Online Forms/Publications Archive of Site Info
	ADVICE FOR TRAVELERS Transporting Firearms in California Handgun Registration Requirements for New California Residents
	LEGISLATION 2003 Firearms Legislation 2002 Firearms Legislation 2001 Firearms Legislation 2000 Firearms Legislation 1999 Firearms Legislation Search for Specific Legislation
	FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Handgun Safety Certificate (General, Dealers, Instructors, Comparable Entities) Public Firearms Dealers Assault Weapon Registration Firearm Safety Devices
	ASSAULT WEAPONS AND LARGE CAPACITY MAGAZINES 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
	HANDGUN AND LABORATORY CERTIFICATION Laboratories Certified to Test Handguns Roster of Handguns Certified for Sale Exempt Olympic Pistols
	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 and Forms Handgun Safety Certificate Forms and Publications DROS Internet Process Frequently Asked Questions
	FIREARMS DIVISION CONTACT INFORMATION Firearms Division Telephone Numbers Firearms Division Mailing Addresses Send Email to the Firearms Division