Question RE CLEO for C&R

[AmishArmorer]

Hello fellow Calgunners:

I was hoping to solicit the experience of those who have gone through the process of obtaining their C&R.

I live in an unincorporated area of Los Angeles county. When filling out section 14 of BATFE form 7CR (5310.16), it asks for the name of the Chief Law Enforcement Officer. After checking the web page for my city, it names a particular Sheriff's Captain as the one who is in charge of the local Sheriff's station. However, does this count as the CLEO? Or do I need to name the Sheriff of LA County (currently Leroy Baca)?

I was under the impression that the point of the CLEO letter was to inform the local law enforcement that a particular individual in their jurisdiction was going to engage in the purchase of C&R firearms - and therefore the most senior-ranking officer in the area should be aware of the individual who is the collector. Therefore, my intent was to put the name of the local police captain on my C&R form, rather than the LA County Sheriff.

However, I want to make sure that all of my paperwork is spot-on with no errors, so I was hoping that someone in the Calguns community would have a similar experience. Anyone have experience with this, and have any better suggestions? Or should naming the local sheriff's captain be sufficient?

I appreciate in advance any advice the community can offer.

[NapalmCheese]

Living in an unincorporated area, I would name the Sheriff as the CLEO.

However, the easiest answer is, call the Sheriff's office and ask them for the contact information of the CLEO in your area.

I am under the impression that the letter to the CLEO is really just a formality codified in the application process, I highly doubt they care or even see the letter. Furthermore, I would be absolutely surprised if I found out that the ATF took the time to find out who your CLEO is, ask them if they received your letter, and if they haven't, deny your application.

[GOEX FFF]

^^ This

The only thing the second copy of the 7CR application that goes to your CLEO is part of the process that you're applying for a license and if they might have any information to notify ATF that may disqualify the applicant.
(You haven't been approved yet at this point by ATF for your 03, so your CLEO wouldn't have any reason to know you'll be a licensed collector or not in the first place) After that, there is no further action required by them. Read under section 16 on the 7CR app which states "Information for the Chief Law Enforcement Officer".

"This form provides notification of a person's intent to apply for a Federal firearms license. It requires no action on your part. However, should you have information that may disqualify the person from obtaining a Federal firearms license, please contact the Federal Firearms Licensing Center at 1-866-662-2750. A "Yes" answer to items #11, #12, and #13 could disqualify a person for a license. Also, ATF may not issue a license if the activity would be in violation of State or local law"

[emcon5]

If you call 911 from your home, who would respond? If it is a city police, then send it to the Chief of Police for that department. If it is a Deputy Sheriff, then send it to the Sheriff.

I wouldn't call them it will just confuse them. Contact information for each is available on the web site.

http://sheriff.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/lasd/contact

[billmaykafer]

i took mine to local police station and gave it to the desk sgt. he threw it away and said"it's filed"

[AmishArmorer]

^^ I thoroughly enjoyed this.

It's definitely the sheriff who will respond if I called 911. I'll put the county Sheriff down.

Thanks!