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Manual of Policy and Procedures / Volume 5 - Line Procedures / Chapter 9 - Miscellaneous Line Procedures

5-09/190.00 - Issuing New Serial Numbers for Pistols, Revolvers and Long Guns


5-09/180.10 - Prohibited Possession - Seizure/Surrender of Assault Weapons
5-09/200.00 - Emergency Driving Policies

This Department has been authorized by the State Department of Justice to assign and stamp new serial numbers on pistols, revolvers and long guns.

All persons requesting new serial numbers shall be directed to Arson/Explosives Detail which shall conduct an investigation regarding the weapon and owner and initiate a first report.  If the weapon and owner are cleared, a copy of the report and the weapon shall be delivered to the Scientific Services Bureau, Firearms Identification Unit.  This Unit shall be responsible for the following:

  • Assign and stamp a serial number on the weapon; and
  • Hold the weapon at the Lab pending release to the investigator.

The Arson/Explosives Detail shall submit a supplemental report indicating the serial number assigned and stamped on the weapon and the date released to owner.