Form Chl 78A, also known as the Firearms Transfer Application, is a document that must be completed for all firearms transfers in California. The form must be submitted to the Department of Justice along with a $19 processing fee. In order to complete Form Chl 78A, you will need the following information: the name and address of both the buyer and seller, the make and model of the firearm, and the serial number of the firearm. Make sure to double-check that all information is accurate before submitting Form Chl 78A. Misdelivering or inaccurately completing this form can result in delayed or denied firearm transfers. By familiarizing yourself with Form Chl 78A, you can ensure a smooth and trouble-free transfer process.
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| Form Name | Form Chl 78A |
| Form Length | 1 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 15 sec |
| Other names | CHL 78A how to fill out chl 78a rev 082010 form |
Texas Department of Public Safety |
MUST USE MOST CURRENT FORM CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSING |
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ORIGINAL APPLICATION
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Have you previously applied for a Texas Concealed Handgun License and/or Qualified |
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Instructor Certification? (REGARDLESS IF ISSUED, TERMINATED, DENIED OR STILL VALID) |
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Iam applying for: (*APPLICANTS FOR QUALIFIED INSTRUCTORS CERTIFICATION MUST ATTACH
Concealed Handgun License Only |
Qualified Instructor Certification Only |
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THE ABOVE SPACE IS RESERVED FOF OFFICE USE ONLY
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Residence Address (NO PO
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Is this the only employment information for the previous 5 years (60 months)? |
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PURPOSES REGARDING THIS APPLICATION)
THIS SIDE SPACE IS RESERVED FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
REPORTED HISTORY
Have you ever been arrested or charged with a crime? (Regardless if pending, dismissed, |
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*If YES, please fill out and attach Supplement |
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committed as a juvenile, was long ago OR was in another state.) |
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Have you ever been treated and/or admitted to a facility for drug, alcohol and/or psychiatric |
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care; OR been diagnosed as suffering from a psychiatric disorder or condition that causes or is |
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likely to cause substantial impairment in judgment, mood, perception, impulse control, or |
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incompetent; OR had court ordered outpatient treatment? |
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I verify that the information provided is true and correct, and I understand that any required fee is
Applicant Signature________________________________________________ |
Date____ /____ /________ |
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