Family transfer question

[Matt54]

My step brother wants to transfer his handgun to me. Will such a transfer be eligible for an inter-family transfer if the pistol goes from him to my step father and then to me? I know that the DOJ requires the family transfer form and the fee, but can the two forms and two payments be sent at the same time or do I have to wait for some kind of confirmation of the first transfer and then send off the second transfer form and payment?

[EOD Guy]

My step brother wants to transfer his handgun to me. Will such a transfer be eligible for an inter-family transfer if the pistol goes from him to my step father and then to me? I know that the DOJ requires the family transfer form and the fee, but can the two forms and two payments be sent at the same time or do I have to wait for some kind of confirmation of the first transfer and then send off the second transfer form and payment?

I don't think so. Per the Penal Code, an intra-family transfer can only be between parents and children or grandparents and grandchildren. The Family Code allows transfers between spouses.

If your step father legally adopted you, the transfer might be possible, but I'm not sure about that point.

[paradox]

You could go step-brother -> step-dad -> mother -> you.

[SemperGumby]

it qualifies under "operation of law" there should be a small fee associated with it, as long as the background checks out

http://www.ag.ca.gov/firearms/forms/pdf/oplaw.pdf

[railroader]

If your step brother lives close by a simple PPT would be easier and cheaper if you have to do the paperwork three times with the interfamily transfer. It would be quicker too if you have to wait for each transfer to go through. Mark

[NSTLLMNGR]

what is the advantage of a family transfer opposed to a ppt ?

[Mssr. Eleganté]

what is the advantage of a family transfer opposed to a ppt ?

It's cheaper - $19 instead of $35, and you can transfer multiple guns for the one $19 fee.
No waiting period.
No need to travel to a gunshop, just mail in the form and payment.
No safety demonstration required.
No gunlock or safe affidavit required.
Handgun can be transfered to an 18 year old.

[NSTLLMNGR]

It's cheaper - $19 instead of $35, and you can transfer multiple guns for the one $19 fee.
No waiting period.
No need to travel to a gunshop, just mail in the form and payment.
No safety demonstration required.
No gunlock or safe affidavit required.
Handgun can be transfered to an 18 year old.

where can i find info on this?

[rkt88edmo]

http://www.ag.ca.gov/firearms/forms/?PHPSESSID=d9c7e472c5fb1d8c14c9e579aa2328fc

Operation of Law form

[five.five-six]

You could go step-brother -> step-dad -> mother -> you.

of course, each would have to have a HSC card

[DraconiaN]

Hi, I was wondering if you can help me out too. My father has been deceased for almost 12 years now, but he owned a gun. (.357 Magnum revolver) I have no idea if it was registered or not. The thing was placed in a small safe and it pretty much was forgotten about, but I really don't want to have this handgun around the house without it being registered. Can any of you outline some procedures on what I should do about getting this handgun under my name. I would also like to run a history check on this thing. I don't know where he got it, and I would sure like to know where its been. I'm new to handguns in general, please excuse my ignorance.

I figured since my father is deceased, the Operation of Law form my not work for me. If by chance non of you know how to help me, can you at least point me to the right direction in my city to start looking for help?

Thank you for your time.

[railroader]

Isn't the $19 for transfer for 2 people? Because in this case the transfer has to be repeated because there are going to be several people involved. Also wouldn't he have to wait for the 1st transfer to be complete so the next transfer could be started especially if it is a registered california handgun, because the name on the registration wouldn't be correct? Mark

[rkt88edmo]

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=39225&highlight=deceased+father

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=39338&highlight=deceased+father

There is no real way to run a 'history check.' My understanding is that if you send in the Op Law form and the firearm was stolen you might hear from the DOJ, but you most likely won't. At the time your father bought the gun it is likely there was no "registration" (pre-1991).

Hi, I was wondering if you can help me out too. My father has been deceased for almost 12 years now, but he owned a gun. (.357 Magnum revolver) I have no idea if it was registered or not. The thing was placed in a small safe and it pretty much was forgotten about, but I really don't want to have this handgun around the house without it being registered. Can any of you outline some procedures on what I should do about getting this handgun under my name. I would also like to run a history check on this thing. I don't know where he got it, and I would sure like to know where its been. I'm new to handguns in general, please excuse my ignorance.

I figured since my father is deceased, the Operation of Law form my not work for me. If by chance non of you know how to help me, can you at least point me to the right direction in my city to start looking for help?

Thank you for your time.

[Mssr. Eleganté]

Isn't the $19 for transfer for 2 people? Because in this case the transfer has to be repeated because there are going to be several people involved.

Yes, the $19 fee covers any amount of handguns, but is only for one transfer.

Also wouldn't he have to wait for the 1st transfer to be complete so the next transfer could be started especially if it is a registered california handgun, because the name on the registration wouldn't be correct? Mark

Yes.

As your other post points out, using the "family transfer" exemption to move one handgun from brother to brother costs more than a PPT because you have to pay the $19 fee twice (or three times with a step-parent). And it could take several months.

[SemperGumby]

It is still an operation of law... I was in the same situation and it worked for me.