Why in the world should you not report a stolen firearm? That is, unless you illegally possessed it to begin with.
Mr. Reno, our Records show you purchased a Ruger SP101 on January 27, 1982. You were instructed to display its safe storage yesterday and were unable, or unwilling, to demonstrate such safe display and have never reported that dangerous firearm as stolen, in accordance with the current ordinance you are herewith charge with public endangerment subject to a penalty of up to 25 years in State confinement.
Your anecdotal account of your son’s birthday in 2009 doesn’t explain failure to complete CA Form CA-117 and pay fees of .....
I hope you see my point and I know they do.