Firearm Relinquishment
Pursuant to Family Code§ 6389(a), a domestic violence restrained party shall not own, possess, or receive a firearm or ammunition while a protective order is in effect. A person who owns, possesses, purchases, or receives, or attempts to purchase or receive a firearm or ammunition while the protective order is in effect can be criminally punished pursuant to Section 29825 of the Penal Code.
If the restrained party fails to comply with the prohibition, the court shall order the clerk of the court to notify the prosecuting attorney in the jurisdiction where the order had been issued within two (2) business days of the court hearing and immediately notify, by the most effective means available, appropriate law enforcement officials of the issuance and contents of the protective order.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Safely Turn in your Prohibited Weapons
How to Safely Turn in your Prohibited Weapons (Spanish)
How to Safely Turn in your Prohibited Weapons (Vietnamese)
The forms above are approved local forms as required pursuant to Family Code § 6304.
How Do I Turn In, Sell, or Store My Firearms, Firearm Parts, and Ammunition? DV-800-INFO
How Do I Turn In, Sell, or Store My Firearms, Firearm Parts, and Ammunition? DV-800-INFO (Spanish)
Receipt for Firearms, Firearm Parts, and Ammunition (DV-800)
The forms above are official Judicial Council of California forms. Additional languages available at the Judicial Council website click here.
For additional information on how to obey orders prohibiting firearms and ammunition click here.
The Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has a Federal Firearm Listing that can be accessed here.
If your firearm has been lost or stolen, complete this form and submit it to the Bureau of Firearms: BOF4546 - Notice of No longer in possession.
Additional information can be found at the Department of Justice, Bureau of Firearms website here.
For information about firearm safety please visit the Department of Justice, Firearm Safety website click here.
According to the Office of Attorney General, Bureau of Firearms, applicants must electronically submit a Law Enforcement Release (LER) application for the return of firearm(s), ammunition, and/or ammunition feeding device(s) via the California Firearms Application Reporting System (CFARS).