Notice to all FFLs: New California Firearms Licensee Check (CFLC) Program

6/23/08

Notice to all FFLs: The California Department of Justice (CADOJ), Bureau of Firearms has issued an information bulletin to all federal firearms licensees (FFLs) regarding the new California Firearms Licensee Check (CFLC) program.

Beginning July 1, 2008, all FFLs intending to deliver, sell or transfer a firearm to a California FFL must obtain a verification approval number from the CADOJ Bureau of Firearms. This includes transfers that occur at gun shows. This requirement does not apply to persons licensed as collectors of curio or relics (type 03 FFLs) shipping curio or relic firearms or to nonlicensed individuals shipping firearms to an FFL in California. Additionally, the CFLC program does not apply to persons licensed as manufacturers of ammunition (type 06 FFLs).

Copies of the verification approvals must be retained by both the shipping and receiving FFLs. Additional program and enrollment information may be obtained at http://ag.ca.gov/firearms.