One of my guns is missing!

[SVT-40]

He doesn't know when he lost possession of it, so you can't say for sure that it's been too long. And besides, if the ex-fiancee took it, she may not know about the statute of limitations and the gentle threat may serve as incentive to give the gun back should she have it. My point is that it can't hurt to try.

Actually, the OP did say that there was no way anyone in the last 15 years anyone else could have taken his pistol. So the statute would be valid. I did indicate he should try and talk with his ex. If she sold it, which is what probably happened he's S.O.L.

Just report it missing not stolen. An Officer will also be able to find out if there is even a handgun registration for it under your information.

The only problem is he no longer lives in Calif. Agencies outside of Calif don't have access to Calif DROS information. Agencies in other states can check if it's been reported stolen through NCIC if the OP has the serial number, but that's it.

[tyrist]

The only problem is he no longer lives in Calif. Agencies outside of Calif don't have access to Calif DROS information. Agencies in other states can check if it's been reported stolen through NCIC if the OP has the serial number, but that's it.

He would need to report it to whatever agency services his prior California residence. He has to do it in person though.

[BigDogatPlay]

Have to agree... if it went missing in LA it may well already have been recovered someplace else and turned into rebar.

I think you have to chalk it up to a hard lesson learned.