SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Justice Thursday issued an information bulletin to all California law enforcement agencies, firearms dealers, manufacturers and vendors providing a brief summary of new California firearms laws that took effect on January 1, 2019.
The information bulletin addresses new requirements relating to firearm transfers, gun violence restraining orders, multi-burst trigger activators, vehicle storage, identifying information, concealed carry licenses, prohibited possession, mental health prohibitions, unsafe handguns, and retired peace officers.
In addition, the California Department of Justice bulletin outlines recent amendments to existing firearms laws. In providing guidance on the new and amended laws, the California Department of Justice seeks to ensure that all law enforcement agencies, firearms dealers, manufacturers, ammunition vendors and consumers properly manage their firearms and ammunition under state law.
A list of the new laws can be found below:
- 2019-BOF-01 (01/03/2019), pdf
New and Amended Firearms/Weapons Laws
- 2019-BOF-01 (01/03/2019), pdf
- 2018-BOF-03 (8/23/2018), pdf
Evidence and Crime Guns Automated Firearms System
- 2018-BOF-03 (8/23/2018), pdf
- 2018-BOF-01 (03/19/2018), pdf
New and Amended Firearms/Weapons Laws
- 2018-BOF-01 (03/19/2018), pdf
- 2017-BOF-01 (11/2/2017), pdf
Assignment of Firearms to Licensed Security Guards by Private Patrol Operators
- 2017-BOF-01 (11/2/2017), pdf
- 2016-BOF-02 (1/10/2017), pdf
New and Amended Firearms/Weapons Laws
- 2016-BOF-02 (1/10/2017), pdf
- 2016-BOF-01 (2/10/2016), pdf
New and Amended Firearms/Weapons Laws
- 2016-BOF-01 (2/10/2016), pdf
- 2015-BOF-01 (3/25/2015), pdf
New and Amended Firearms/Weapons Laws
- 2015-BOF-01 (3/25/2015), pdf
- 2014-BOF-01 (1/10/2014), pdf
New and Amended Firearms/Weapons Laws
- 2014-BOF-01 (1/10/2014), pdf
- 2013-BOF-03 (5/17/2013), pdf
Certification of Microstamping Technology pursuant to Penal Code section 31910, subdivision (b)(7)(A)
- 2013-BOF-03 (5/17/2013), pdf
- 2013-BOF-01 (3/15/2013), pdf
New and Amended Firearms/Weapons Laws
- 2013-BOF-01 (3/15/2013), pdf
- 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
- 2012-BOF-02 (6/22/2012), pdf
- 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
- 2010-BOF-05 (3/24/2011), pdf
- 2009-BOF-05 (12/30/09), pdf
New and Amended Firearms Laws
- 2009-BOF-05 (12/30/09), pdf
- 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)
- 2008-BOF-05 (5/29/2008), pdf
- 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
- BOF 2007-05 (12/10/2007), pdf
- 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
- FD 2006-06 (5/11/2006), pdf
- FD 2005-02 (5/12/2006), pdf
Burglary of Firearms Dealer Business Premises
Dealer Theft Report – Reporting Requirements
- FD 2005-02 (5/12/2006), pdf
- 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
- FD 2004-08 (12/20/2004), pdf
- 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
- FD 2003-04 (12/17/2003), pdf
- 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
- FD 2002-05 (11/22/2002), pdf
- 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
- FD 2001-07 (12/27/2001), pdf
- 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
- FD 2000-07 (12/12/2000), pdf
- 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
- FD 99-07 (12/17/99), pdf
- 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