Leo letter

[ShepherdFirearms]

Hi
I am a 01/07 FFL and recently ran into a " I stumped the DoJ" question that took a week and the question being forwarded to someone in the Ivory tower.


A LEO waited 10 days ( no letter) and on the Pickup day commented that next time a letter will be used to save time. I am pretty sure this off roster item was for the wife, So I mentioned with a letter the Firearm would be registered to the department..I will say correcting a high ranking officer can go two ways..
I went to seek clarification and the helpless desk after four tries and hours on hold always refered me to a supervisor and will call me back ( never called back)..
Attempt number 7 and a phone call back a few hours later confirmed the Dros must match the address on the letter as it is for performing duties ect.

Is this common and did I miss the bus or what is the consensus on the process with the LETTER? Why not use the letter everytime personal use or not?

Thanks

[taperxz]

A sworn Police Officer can get a letter for whatever they want IF the Sheriff or Head of Dept issues it. No requirement on proof of residency in CA for Sworn Police Officers in CA.

DOJ regulations asks for make, model and Serial number to be on the letter. Thus, they don’t have infinite use of the letter.
(Yes, I know this is subjective to some but it’s what my rep asks for)

OP, how can they reuse a letter you’re supposed to retain with the DROS package?

[OCArmory]

The letter is just used to circumvent the 10 day wait. nothing on the DROS record indicates whether it is a duty gun or personal. It is just to get around the 10 day wait. The 10 day letter can be a big trap for a lot of people. It has to be signed by the head of the agency and if you are not doing a 4473 must have the required background check wording for domestic violence convictions. In general I have never had one since the new head of agency requirement started but I am mostly dealing with large organizations like CHP and OCSD

[ugimports]

I've received letters for CHP. Has the commissioner info on it.

[Tyke8319]

Our local S.O. Sheriff has delegated a Capt. to handle such matters though the Sheriff's signature is stamped on the authorization letter.

[ronlglock]

[ugimports]

Our local S.O. Sheriff has delegated a Capt. to handle such matters though the Sheriff's signature is stamped on the authorization letter.

This is similar to how the CHP handles it for the ones I've seen. Localized CHP "manager" (don't remember rank) signs on a separate section, but the form letter has the Commissioner name/signature on it.

[taperxz]

This is similar to how the CHP handles it for the ones I've seen. Localized CHP "manager" (don't remember rank) signs on a separate section, but the form letter has the Commissioner name/signature on it.

We do a bunch of CHP. Its the Captain.