CA-FSC Firearm Registration and Documentation 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the Automated Firearms System (AFS) in California?
- A database maintained by the DOJ that tracks firearm ownership records (Correct answer)
- An automated firing range safety system
- A computerized gun cleaning tool
- A self-loading magazine device
Correct answer: A database maintained by the DOJ that tracks firearm ownership records
The AFS is the California Department of Justice database that records all registered firearms and their owners in the state.
Question 2: When must a California resident report the loss or theft of a firearm?
- Within 5 days of discovering the loss or theft to local law enforcement (Correct answer)
- Within 30 days
- Within 24 hours to the FBI
- Reporting is optional
Correct answer: Within 5 days of discovering the loss or theft to local law enforcement
California law requires reporting of lost or stolen firearms to local law enforcement within 5 days of discovering the loss or theft.
Question 3: What is a Dealer Record of Sale (DROS) in California?
- The official form documenting a firearm sale, submitted to the DOJ for background check processing (Correct answer)
- A receipt given to the buyer for warranty purposes
- A form used only for antique firearms
- A voluntary disclosure form
Correct answer: The official form documenting a firearm sale, submitted to the DOJ for background check processing
The DROS is the mandatory form completed by licensed dealers that documents the sale and initiates the DOJ background check process.
Question 4: What is the DROS fee charged for processing a firearm purchase in California?
- $37.19 (Correct answer)
- $10.00
- $100.00
- $250.00
Correct answer: $37.19
The DROS fee is $37.19, which covers the cost of the background check and registration processing by the California DOJ.
Question 5: Are California residents required to register firearms they bring into the state from another state?
- Yes, within 60 days of bringing the firearm into the state (Correct answer)
- No registration is required
- Only if the firearm is a handgun
- Only if staying more than one year
Correct answer: Yes, within 60 days of bringing the firearm into the state
New California residents must register any firearms they bring into the state within 60 days using the New Resident Firearms Report.
Question 6: What happens if a firearm dealer fails to properly submit DROS forms in California?
- The dealer's license can be suspended or revoked, and they may face criminal charges (Correct answer)
- They receive a verbal warning
- Nothing, as submission is voluntary
- They pay a $50 fine per missing form
Correct answer: The dealer's license can be suspended or revoked, and they may face criminal charges
Failure to properly submit DROS forms is a serious violation that can result in license suspension or revocation, and may lead to criminal prosecution.
CA-FSC Firearm Registration and Documentation 1
What is the Automated Firearms System (AFS) in California?