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California law requires individuals to report the loss or theft of a firearm to local law enforcement in the jurisdiction where the loss or theft occurred within five days of the time they discovered or reasonably should have discovered the loss or theft.1
Licensed California firearms dealers are also required to report the loss or theft of any firearm or ammunition within 48 hours to the appropriate law enforcement agency in the city, county, or city and county in California where the dealer’s business premises are located.2
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