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Hello guys! Been a nice cool day here in San Diego. A much needed change from these past few days. I have a brother in Alaska that has a 9mm Beretta and he was thinking of giving it to me and since I've never bought a handgun before I was curious how the process worked. I've purchased a few rifles and have gone through that but I'm not purchasing the handgun this time, just receiving it as a gift. Can he just give it to me and call it a day? I don't want to do anything illegal or stupid so I always check with CalGuns first. He can't personally ship it to me correct (with FedEx or UPS)? What if he drives down with it and gives it to me in person? Do I still need to get it registered? Thanks.
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Federal laws prohibits the transfer of firearms between non-licensed residents of different states, unless the transfer is done through a FFL dealer in the recipiant's state of residence.
So, the handgun needs to be transfered through a CA FFL dealer.
In order for a CA FFL dealer to transfer the handgun to you, the handgun will need to be on the approved list or be exempt from the approved list.
It can either be shipped to a CA FFL dealer or be brought in person to the CA FFL dealer.
You will also need a HSC or be exempt from the HSC, will need to have a valid CA DL/ID and be able to show proof of residency.sigpic
"If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun." - Dalai Lama (Seattle Times, 05-15-2001). -
no to all of the above. to do so would violate federal and state law.
Your brother would need to deliver the handgun to a CA FFL (either by shipping it, or hand delivering it) who would transfer it to you. In this case, the handgun would need to be on the Roster of not unsafe handguns, or be roster-exempt (such as C&R, some single-action revolovers, or some single-shot pistols). If it wasn't on the roster, or roster-exempt, you could not receive it from your brother through a CA FFL.Jack
Do you want an AOW or C&R SBS/SBR in CA?
No posts of mine are to be construed as legal advice, which can only be given by a lawyer.Comment
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Can my brother personally ship it to a CA FFL dealer?
*edit* well disregard thisComment
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"If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun." - Dalai Lama (Seattle Times, 05-15-2001).Comment
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Beretta made seven versions of the Beretta 92G.
But, there are only three versions of the Beretta 92G on the approved list.
Which version does your brother have?
If it's not one of the ones on the list, then it can not be transfered to you.
CA DOJ approved list
92G Elite 1A / Steel Pistol 4.5" 9mm 9/18/2011
92G Elite II / Blue Steel, Stainless Steel Pistol 4.7" 9mm 12/31/2010
92G-SD / Stainless Steel, Steel, Alloy Pistol 5" 9mm 12/14/2010Last edited by Quiet; 07-19-2010, 12:47 AM.sigpic
"If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun." - Dalai Lama (Seattle Times, 05-15-2001).Comment
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the following 92G's are on the list.
if it is one of those, then the dealer can transfer it to you. If it isn't, then you can't.92G Elite 1A / Steel Pistol 4.5" 9mm 9/18/2011
92G Elite II / Blue Steel, Stainless Steel Pistol 4.7" 9mm 12/31/2010
92G-SD / Stainless Steel, Steel, Alloy Pistol 5" 9mm 12/14/2010
edit: too slow
Jack
Do you want an AOW or C&R SBS/SBR in CA?
No posts of mine are to be construed as legal advice, which can only be given by a lawyer.Comment
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Well thank you guys. Provided some much needed help.Comment
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I hate to be a pest but does each model have a name, like Elite or SD, or is the regular 92G one of the seven?Comment
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"If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun." - Dalai Lama (Seattle Times, 05-15-2001).Comment
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He said it says "MOD. 92G-CAL. 9mm Parabellum-PATENTED" on the slide. I'm guessing this one is illegal here?Comment
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