What does an LEO Letter Do?

[Spectre1995]

I've read some conflicting things so I just wanted to clarify what's the latest rule / regulation / law on LEO's purchasing off roster firearms.

I have a potential customer that wants an off roster firearm sent to me for transfer. He's active duty LEO, and said he usually waits the 10 days, if that makes any difference.

Do I as an FFL just need a copy of ID for roster exemption? Or is that what the Letter of Authorization does? If not, what is the letter for, and who does it have to come from?

Additionally, if the letter is a requirement for any part of the process, is there a guideline on the specific wording it needs, or perhaps a template?

Is there anything specific aside from those two that I need to facilitate a LEO off-roster transfer?

Thanks in advance.

[BONECUTTER]

To waive the 10 day wait your need:
A letter signed by the head of the Agency (not a LT/Captain) The HEAD
Example CHP needs to be signed by the commissioner in Sacramento (Yes they are auto pened)

The Letter needs to say they are a full time paid peace officer who carries a firearm in the commission of duties.

Dealer keeps orininal letter.

Simple

Proper identification is defined as verifiable written certification from the head of the agency by which the purchaser or transferee is employed, identifying the purchaser or transferee as a peace officer who is authorized to carry firearms while in the performance of duties, and authorizing the purchase or transfer. (Pen. Code, ? 26950, subd. (b)(1).)

[klikoman]

Yeah i get that letter from my department too. Cdcr always good at providing that letter at work.

[Spectre1995]

Gotcha - so it's just to waive the 10 day wait, and has nothing to do with the roster?