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4. What can a dealership do to ensure they are not in violation of any new assault weapon legislation?
If you do NOT have a Dangerous Weapons Permit, you must deliver, or dispose of all firearms that are
affected by SB 880/AB 1135 prior to January 1, 2017:
o Conduct all SB 880/AB 1135 affected firearms sales (DROS) by no later than
December 21, 2016, and ensure all firearms are picked up/delivered PRIOR to
December 31, 2016, at 10:59:59 pm (the DROS Entry System is available from 7:00 am –
11:00 pm). It is strongly recommended that dealers plan accordingly and ensure they are
able to deliver all firearms by said date and time.
o For SB 880/AB 1135 affected firearms that are not sold (DROS’d) by December 21, 2016:
Transfer the firearms to a firearms dealers with a Dangerous Weapons Permit
Remove the characteristic(s) specified in Penal Code section 30515 that make the
firearm an assault weapon
Permanently attach the magazine in such a manner that it cannot be removed without
disassembly of the firearm action
Lawfully remove the firearm from this state
Make arrangements with the local police department or sheriff's office to relinquish the
firearms. Call first. Do not go to the police department or sheriff’s office without first
making prior arrangements.
Please note: it is the dealership’s responsibility to ensure they are not in violation of any assault weapon
laws. If you do not have a Dangerous Weapons Permit and are in possession of firearms that are
affected by SB 880/AB 1135 after January 1, 2017, you will be prosecuted.
5. What if an individual initiates a DROS on a firearm that is affected by SB 880/AB 1135 on or before
December 21, 2016, but the background check is delayed and determination is not provided by the
Department of Justice by December 31, 2016?
The dealer will NOT be able to deliver the firearm after December 31, 2016, regardless of the
circumstances.
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