Firearms Transfer Application Form In Santa Clara
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Owning an unregistered handgun in California is not a crime. But possession of an unregistered firearm in California outside of your home or business without a concealed carry license is — whether the weapon is concealed or carried openly.
Effective March 1, 2025: Mandates that the register or record of sale include an acknowledgment by the purchaser or transferee that they have, within the last 30 days, confirmed possession of every firearm that they own or possess.
The California Firearms Application Reporting System (CFARS) is a web-based application that will allow an individual to report their firearms to the Department of Justice (DOJ) using California Reporting Information System (CRIS) reporting forms, as outlined in California firearms laws and regulations.
WHAT YOU NEED: Identification and Proof of Residency. FSC (Firearm Safety Certificate) or HSC (Handgun Safety Certificate) FSD Firearm Safety Device.
There is no firearm registration requirement in California except for assault weapon owners and personal handgun importers.
A “Private Party Transfer” (PPT) can be conducted at any licensed California firearm dealer. The buyer and seller must complete the required DROS document in person at the licensed firearms dealer and deliver the firearm to the dealer who will retain possession of the firearm during the mandatory 10-day waiting period.
WHAT YOU NEED: Identification and Proof of Residency. FSC (Firearm Safety Certificate) or HSC (Handgun Safety Certificate) FSD Firearm Safety Device.
BOF 4010A - NEW RESIDENT REPORT OF FIREARM OWNERSHIP.
Pursuant to California Penal Code section 25610, a United States citizen over 18 years of age who is not prohibited from firearm possession, and who resides or is temporarily in California, may transport by motor vehicle any handgun provided it is unloaded and locked in the vehicle's trunk or in a locked container.
