Handgun registration question

[Ifticar]

I have a handgun that I purchased in 1977 at a gun show. The sale did not go through a dealer and did not need to at the time. I paid for it and walked out the door. The gun show was in California. I was a California resident at the time of the purchase and have been a California resident ever since.

What is my status with this handgun now in 2009. Is there something I need to do?

[9mmlaw]

Its yours and I am not aware of any requirement that you do anything further.

[JTROKS]

Keep it that way, but if you do sell it must go through an FFL.

[ErikTheRed]

Most of us wish we had more guns that weren't registered. Its none of the governments friggin' business what I own. The best guns to have are the ones nobody knows you have.

[ad6mj]

You are not required to do anything. However, be aware that if you should be caught carrying it illegally, it is a felony enhancement for it not being registered.

[sac550]

You are not required to do anything. However, be aware that if you should be caught carrying it illegally, it is a felony enhancement for it not being registered.

Not true 12025b6 12031a2f doesn't apply to firearms sold prior to the dros requirement. A trace through atf would confirm it was sold prior to the date.