Who needs a BOF 412 form?
This form is used by the individual who wants to apply for a firearms license (or renew the existing license). The license can be issued to a resident of the county of good moral character and who completed a course of training. To convince the licensing authority (sheriff, chief or other head of a municipal police department) that you are eligible for the license, you should complete this form.
What is the purpose of the BOF 412 form?
The applicant has to answer all the questions in the form and provide all the required information. The data is used to determine if the individual meets all the requirements for carrying a weapon.
What documents must accompany the BOF 412 form?
There is no need to complete any other forms and documents in addition to this application.
Does the BOF 412 form have a validity period?
The application should be submitted when the individual needs it. The estimated time for considering the application is one month.
What information should be provided in the application?
The applicants are to fill out Sections 1 through 5 of the application by themselves. Sections 6-8 are completed in the presence of the licensing authority.
The form asks for the following information:
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Personal information of the applicant (name, address, date and place of birth, height, weight, eye color, hair color, sex)
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Applicant’s clearance questions (previous licenses, traffic violations, information about the probation and parole
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Description of the weapons (make, model, caliber, serial number)
The applicant must sign and date the application.
Section 7 of the form is completed by the licensing authority who conducts an interview with the applicant.
What do I do with the application after its completion?
The completed application form is submitted to the licensing authority of the California Department of Justice, Bureau of Firearms.
