Generally, all firearms purchases and transfers, including private party transactions and sales at gun shows, must be made through a California licensed dealer under the Dealer’s Record of Sale (DROS) process. California law imposes a 10-day waiting period before a firearm can be released to a purchaser or transferee.
How long is Dros taking in California?
While the rest of the nation generally completes a background check within minutes, in CA the 10 day wait has become a wait of up to 30 days. The DOJ does not have enough staff to process the pending cases in their own background check system, in a timely manner.
What does a Dros check for?
The DROS form completed for firearm transfers, contains information about both the firearm buyer and the firearm itself (make, model, serial number, etc.). California also requires that you furnish either a hard copy Driver’s License, or hard copy California ID card.
How much is the California Dros fee?
Existing law allows the Department to require a firearms dealer to charge each firearm purchaser a fee, called the “DROS Fee,” for the transfer of one or more firearms at the same time to the same transferee. This fee is currently set at $19. As of January 1, 2020, the DROS Fee will be $31.19.
How long is Dros delay?
30 days
The California Department of Justice (the Department) is authorized by Penal Code section 28220 to temporarily delay a firearm transaction for up to 30 days from the date of transaction when the Department is unable to immediately determine the purchaser’s eligibility to own/possess firearms.
Why are my Dros delayed?
Delayed. A DROS application can be delayed for many reasons. Most often it is because the background check found a record matching your personal descriptors (such as your name, date of birth, etc.)
How long is Dros good for?
All completed DROS forms must be retained for three (3) years from the date of sale.
Why is there a 10-day waiting period?
California has a 10-day waiting period for would-be gun purchasers. The 10 days gives the State time to check into the background of the buyer and gives the buyer a cooling off period which may prevent impulsive violence or suicide.
