Information Bulletins

• 2024-DLE-02 (03/01/2024), pdf
  New and Amended Firearms/Weapons Laws [Spanish] [Chinese] [Korean] [Tagalog] [Vietnamese]
• 2023-DLE-08 (02/06/2024), pdf
  Information Regarding the Assignment of Firearms to Licensed Security Guards by Private Patrol Operators [Spanish] [Chinese] [Korean] [Tagalog] [Vietnamese]
• 2022-DLE-17 (12/16/2022), pdf
  New and Amended Firearms/Weapons Laws
• 2022-DLE-19 (11/16/2022), pdf
  Important Notice Re: Application of California’s Assault Weapon Laws to the “Fixed It For You Fixed Magazine Cage,” Also Known as the “FIFY”
• 2021-DLE-08 (10/25/2021), pdf
  Update to Assignment of Firearms to Licensed Security Guards by Private Patrol Operators
• 2021-BOF-01 (04/30/2021), pdf
  New and Amended Firearms/Weapons Laws

• 2019-BOF-02 (01/30/2019), pdf
  Gun Violence Restraining Order Process
• 2019-BOF-01 (01/03/2019), pdf
  New and Amended Firearms/Weapons Laws

• 2018-BOF-03 (8/23/2018), pdf
  Evidence and Crime Guns Automated Firearms System
• 2018-BOF-01 (03/19/2018), pdf
  New and Amended Firearms/Weapons Laws

• 2017-BOF-01 (11/2/2017), pdf
  Assignment of Firearms to Licensed Security Guards by Private Patrol Operators

• 2016-BOF-02 (1/10/2017), pdf
  New and Amended Firearms/Weapons Laws

• 2016-BOF-01 (2/10/2016), pdf
  New and Amended Firearms/Weapons Laws

• 2015-BOF-01 (3/25/2015), pdf
  New and Amended Firearms/Weapons Laws

• 2014-BOF-01 (1/10/2014), pdf
  New and Amended Firearms/Weapons Laws

• 2013-BOF-03 (5/17/2013), pdf
  Certification of Microstamping Technology pursuant to Penal Code section 31910, subdivision (b)(7)(A)

• 2013-BOF-01 (3/15/2013), pdf
  New and Amended Firearms/Weapons Laws

• 2012-BOF-02 (6/22/2012), pdf
  New Mental Health Firearms Prohibition Reporting System
• 2012-BOF-01 (4/16/2012), pdf
  New and Amended Firearms/Weapons Laws

• 2010-BOF-05 (3/24/2011), pdf
  New and Amended Firearms/Weapons Laws
• 2010-BOF-04 (3/24/2011), pdf
  New and Amended Firearms/Weapons Laws

• 2009-BOF-05 (12/30/09), pdf
  New and Amended Firearms Laws

• 2008-BOF-05 (5/29/2008), pdf
  California Firearms Licensee Check Program (CFLC)
• 2008-BOF-03 (4/4/2008), pdf
  New and Amended Firearms/Weapons Laws
• 2008-BOF-01 (2/25/2008), pdf
  Centralized List of Exempted Federal Firearms Licensees (CLEFFL) and the California Firearms Licensee Check Program (CFLC)

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• BOF 2007-05 (12/10/2007), pdf
  Prohibited Persons Notice and Power of Attorney for Firearms Relinquishment, Sale or Disposal
• BOF 2007-04 (5/22/2007), pdf
  Mental Health Reporting Requirements
• BOF 2007-01 (3/7/2007), pdf
  New and Amended Firearms/Weapons Laws

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• FD 2006-06 (5/11/2006), pdf
  Single-Shot Pistol Handgun Transactions
• FD 2006-02 (1/1/2006), pdf
  New and Amended Firearms/Weapons Laws for 2006

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• FD 2005-02 (5/12/2006), pdf
  Burglary of Firearms Dealer Business Premises
  Dealer Theft Report - Reporting Requirements

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• FD 2004-08 (12/20/2004), pdf
  .50 BMG Rifles - Assembly Bill 50
• FD 2004-07 (12/16/2004), pdf
  New and Amended Weapons Laws for 2005
• FD 2004-05 (9/28/2004), pdf
  U.S. DOJ ATF Determination Regarding the Effect of Penal Code Sections 1203.4 and 12021(c)(2) Firearms Rights Restoration
• FD 2004-02 (5/26/2004), pdf
  Gun Show Safety and Security Responsibilities
  ADDITIONAL REMINDER
• FD 2004-01 (5/19/2004), pdf
  Discontinuation of the “Pre-Pawn” DROS Check and New DROS Form Country of Citizenship Field

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• FD 2003-04 (12/17/2003), pdf
  Personal Firearms Eligibility Check Program and Employee Certificate of Eligibility
• FD 2003-02 (11/19/2003), pdf
  New and Amended Firearms/Weapons Laws for 2004
• FD 2003-01 (8/25/2003), pdf
  DROS Processing for Non-U.S. Citizens Superseding IB 2002-01

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• FD 2002-05 (11/22/2002), pdf
  Change in Law Regarding Sales of Non-DOJ Certified Firearms Safety Devices
• FD 2002-03 (11/22/2002), pdf
  New/Amended Weapons Laws for 2003
• FD 2002-01 (2/26/2002), pdf
  Implementation of Federal Regulation Relating to Non-U.S. Citizens

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• FD 2001-07 (12/27/2001), pdf
  Implementation of Assembly Bill (AB) 106 - Firearms Safety Device Standards and Testing, and Standards for Gun Safes - Supplement
• FD 2001-06 (12/13/2001), pdf
  Prohibited Persons Notice Form and Power of Attorney for Firearms Transfer and Disposal
• FD 2001-05 (12/10/2001), pdf
  Assault Weapon Acquisition and Registration by Sworn Peace Officers
• FD 2001-04 (12/13/2001), pdf
  Implementation of Assembly Bill (AB) 106 - Firearms Safety Device Standards and Testing, and Standards for Gun Safes
• FD 2001-02 (11/27/2001), pdf
  New/Amended Firearms Laws for 2002
• FD 2001-01 (3/26/2001), pdf
  Requirement for Firearms Dealers to Conduct Private Party Transfers / Allowable Fees

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• FD 2000-07 (12/12/2000), pdf
  Implementation of Senate Bill 15 DROS Entry and Processing Changes and Requirements
• FD 2000-04 (8/22/2000), pdf
  California Supreme Court Decision Regarding Roberti-Roos Assault Weapons Control Act

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• FD 99-07 (12/17/99), pdf
  New Provisions Restricting Handgun Purchases to One per 30 Days
• FD 99-06 (12/17/99), pdf
  New Laws Pertaining to Large Capacity Magazines and Assault Weapons
• FD 99-04 (12/9/99), pdf
  New/Amended Firearms Laws for 2000

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• BCIA 98-25 (11/16/98), pdf
  Brady Act Provisions: Pawn or Consignment Redemption of Firearms
• BCIA 98-24 (11/16/98), pdf
  Brady Act Provisions: Curio/Relic Long Guns & 30 Day Delivery Requirement
• BCIA 98-23 (11/16/98), pdf
  Brady Act Provisions: Pawnbrokers/Secondhand Dealers

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