Combat Arms
2869 Grove Way
Castro Valley, California 94546-6709
Telephone (415) 538-6544
BBS: (415) 537-1777
CALIFORNIA ASSAULT WEAPON REGISTRATION
The following material was received from the California
Department of Justice (DOJ) and relates to how California owners
of "assault" weapons are to register them. Please note that
there is NO proof of purchase required. The law stipulates that
you should have purchased them before June 1, 1989 but there is
no need for a receipt. You must tell DOJ where you got the
weapon but it is unlikely that a check of that will ever be
made. DOJ has other things to do that are much more important.
If you wish to register the weapons, you need only to fill
out the approved card, get your thumbprint put on it from an
"approved" facility and send it with a check for $20.00 (total
per person; NOT $20.00 per gun) to the DOJ. If you do not have
the approved registration card, please send Combat Arms a large
(8" x 10") self addressed stamped envelope with $0.45 in stamps
on it and I'll mail it to you. If you cannot come up with the
envelope, mail $3.00 in cash and you will be mailed a complete
package that contains everything you need. The information in
this bulletin is also contained in the file ASS_REG.ZIP, which
you may wish to download and post to other bulletin board
systems within California. Let your conscience be your guide
about registering your weapons. Before you make your final
decision about registering your "assault" weapon(s), you may
wish to read the material in the also enclosed file called
CUBA.DOC. These are times of tough decisions but that's what
being a grown man (or woman) is all about. Pray for America
during these troubled hours.
Richard Bash
-Your SysOp-
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John K. Van de Kamp State of California
Attorney General Department of Justice
P.O. Box 903417
Sacramento, CA 94203-4170
December, 1989
To: All Assault Weapon Owners
ASSAULT WEAPON REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
This letter provides information and instructions
needed for the registration of Assault Weapons as required
by California Penal Code Section 12285. The law requires
owners of assault weapons, as defined in Penal Code Section
12276, to register these weapons with the Department of
Justice prior to January 1, 1991.
An Assault Weapon Registration card (BJIS 8528) is
provided for your use. Please do not use any other form to
register your assault weapon(s). Forms other than the DOJ
Assault Weapon Registration card will not be accepted and
will be returned to you. Please follow the instructions
below to complete the Assault Weapon Registration card.
1. Complete both sides of the card, including the
applicant's right thumbprint imprinted thereon. The
thumbprint required on Side 1 of the registration card
may be obtained by going to your local police
department, sheriff's office and some Department of
Motor Vehicles offices. Call for times and
availability. In addition, there are numerous
commercial fingerprinting services; look for them under
"Fingerprinting" in your telephone yellow pages. There
may be a cost for fingerprinting services.
2. Side 2 of the card requests information regarding the
acquisition of your assault weapon. If you are unable
to provide this information, please complete the
remainder of the form and submit it to the Department.
YOU MAY NOT REGISTER YOUR ASSAULT WEAPON UNLESS YOU
LAWFULLY POSSESSED IT PRIOR TO JUNE 1, 1989.
3. The law does allow for joint registration of assault
weapons owned by family members residing in the same
household. If you wish to register an assault weapon as
a joint owner, each person must complete a card and pay
the registration fee. Please send in joint registration
cards together.
4. Please DO NOT bend or fold the registration card. You
may obtain the appropriate size envelope (8" x 10")
from any stationery or office supply business.
5. Mail the completed card along with the registration fee
of $20.00 PER PERSON to the Department of Justice, P.O.
Box 903417, Sacramento, CA 94203-4170. Payment must be
made by U.S. Money Order, Certified Check, Cashier's
Check or Personal Check and made payable to the
California Department of Justice. DO NOT SEND CASH.
In the event that your assault weapon does not have an
assigned serial number or other identifying numbers, you may
contact your local law enforcement agency and make
arrangements to have a serial number affixed to your weapon.
There may be a fee associated with this service. [NOTE FROM
SYSOP: If your weapon does not have a serial number, Combat
Arms will put a legal serial number of your choice, stamped
on your weapon for a $50.00 charge; we hold a Federal
Firearms Manufacturer's License.]
CAUTION - Registering your weapon allows you to possess it
only under the following conditions:
1. At your residence, place of business, or other property
you own or property owned by another with the owner's
express permission.
2. While on the premises of a target range of a public or
private club or organization organized for the purpose
of practicing shooting at targets.
3. While at a target range which holds a regulatory or
business license for the purpose of practicing.
4. While on the premises of a shooting club which is
licensed pursuant to the Fish and Game Code.
5. While attending any exhibition, display, or educational
project with is about firearms and which is sponsored
by, conducted under the auspices of, or approved by a
law enforcement agency or a nationally or state
recognized entity that fosters proficiency in, or
promotes education about, firearms.
6. While transporting the assault weapon between any of
these places if you carry it in a locked container
directly to or from a motor vehicle to transport it,
and if the weapon is in the truck or locked container
other than the utility or glove compartment while it is
in the motor vehicle.
7. Nobody under the age of 18 years and nobody otherwise
prohibited by law from possessing a firearm may
register an assault weapon.
If you have questions concerning the registration of
your assault weapon, you may write to the Department of
Justice, P.O. Box 903417, Sacramento, CA 94203-4170,
Automated Firearms System, or call (916) 739-2773.
Very truly yours,
John K. Van de Kamp
Attorney General
by:
Robert W. Drake, Chief
Bureau of Justice Information Services
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