Intrafamilial Transfer

[mds2004]

I just want to clarify this for a friend who came from out of state. Both of his parents live in Wisconsin and he wants a Ruger MKIII 22/45 RP. The gun is not on the list but he would be able to obtain it if they shipped it to his FFL with a letter saying it is a gift. Would anything else be needed? Also do you know where on the DOJ website this information could be found? Thanks.

[Librarian]

I just want to clarify this for a friend who came from out of state. Both of his parents live in Wisconsin and he wants a Ruger MKIII 22/45 RP. The gun is not on the list but he would be able to obtain it if they shipped it to his FFL with a letter saying it is a gift. Would anything else be needed? Also do you know where on the DOJ website this information could be found? Thanks.

Not on the DOJ web site, except buried in PC.

See the Wiki articles that extract it all in one place: Interstate Transfer and Intrafamilial transfer.

[mds2004]

Thanks. I emailed a dealer and he said:

Absolutely, just depends on what type of handgun it is. For example, the Taurus Judge would be an issue because it is considered a short barreled rifle and assault weapon. We would ask for a short letter containing the parent's name, relationship to receving party, copy of the parent's driver's license, and a statement indicating the fireram, with specific make, model, and serial number, is a gift to their child.

[kaosfreak]

quick question; what do i write on that form for the how possession was obtained when i got it from my grandfather who had passed away a long time ago? would i actually state i got it from my grandmother?

[Swift Justice]

Somewhat related question, but didn't get a complete answer from what I could find.
Assume the following:

1. Out of state son wants to gift off roster handgun to in-state Mom.
2. Son hand delivers or ships gun to FFL to complete the transfer to Mom.
3. Transfer of the off-roster handgun is exempt from roster requirement because it is a child to parent transfer, under operation of law.

Now the question: Does Mom need to have a valid HSC or an exemption to the HSC (CCW permit, PC832 certificate, etc.) in order to do the transfer? If so, why?

The operation of law transfer form has no place to list an HSC# or exemption, and a transfer under that method will be completed by DOJ without one noted. I just completed a gift transfer 2 months ago to my son (over 18, under 21) using the interfamilial transfer forms. He doesn't have an HSC (he has an exemption for PC832), but I did not list the exemption and the transfer went through with no questions asked.

[Cokebottle]

HSC is needed to receive a gun... even a temporary loan.

On the roster exemption, be sure that you are dealing with a gun shop that is aware that it is indeed a roster exempt transaction.

Normal FFL transfer fees will apply, so even though son is gifting the gun to mom, it'll still cost her $50-$100 to complete the transaction.
It is not done on the operation of law... it is done on the normal California DROS, but the roster exemption is claimed by checking the "Olympic or other exempt" box.