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State of California Department of Justice
Rob Bonta
Attorney General
Attorney General
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| Abbreviation | Description |
|---|---|
| AFS | Automated Firearms System |
| BATFE | Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives |
| BOF | Bureau of Firearms |
| BMG | Browning Machine Gun |
| CAV | California Ammunition Vendor |
| CCW | Carry Concealed Weapon |
| CDL | California Drivers License |
| CFARS | California Firearms Application Reporting System |
| CFD | California Firearms Dealer |
| CID | California Identification Card |
| COE | Certificate of Eligibility |
| CRIS | California Reporting Information System |
| DMV | Department of Motor Vehicles |
| DOJ | California Department of Justice |
| DROS | Dealer Record Of Sale |
| FFL | Federal Firearms License (Federal) |
| FSD | Firearms Safety Device |
| FSC | Firearms Safety Certificate |
| LER | Law Enforcement Release |
| NLIP | No Longer In Possession |
| PC | Penal Code |
| PFEC | Personal Firearms Eligibility Check |
| PSD | Point of Sale Device |
| PPT | Private Party Transfer |
| USNA | Unique Serial Number Application |