yet another intrafamilial transfer question

[moleculo]

Here's the scenario:

One family member is giving a parent an off-roster handgun and sends the intrafamilial transfer paper in. The parent wants to give the same handgun to another child. Is there a minimum ownership time period by the parent that must lapse until the second transfer occurs to keep everything legal? A local FFL told me that the parent must own the gun for a year before it's legal to gift it again. I haven't found anything to support that, but what do I know?

[five.five-six]

yes, until the child is 21

other than that it would have to be at least a few seconds to fill out the paperwork

[moleculo]

All parties are well over 21.

[Cokebottle]

yes, until the child is 21

Pretty sure it's 18.

Can't purchase one from an FFL until you're 21, but a parent can gift at 18.

[Mssr. Eleganté]

It's not required by law, but I would wait until I got the confirmation letter back from CalDOJ for the first transfer (1-4 months) before sending in the form for the second transfer. That's just so the forms get processed in the right order.

[Doheny]

It's not required by law, but I would wait until I got the confirmation letter back from CalDOJ for the first transfer (1-4 months) before sending in the form for the second transfer. That's just so the forms get processed in the right order.

I agree with this, adding the caveat that everyone is of proper age as mentioned.

[Librarian]

Here's the scenario:

One family member is giving a parent an off-roster handgun and sends the intrafamilial transfer paper in. The parent wants to give the same handgun to another child. Is there a minimum ownership time period by the parent that must lapse until the second transfer occurs to keep everything legal? A local FFL told me that the parent must own the gun for a year before it's legal to gift it again. I haven't found anything to support that, but what do I know?

yes, until the child is 21

other than that it would have to be at least a few seconds to fill out the paperwork

Heh.

No, no requirement to have the gun for any length of time. The OPLAW forms are retrospective - it's a good idea to file them in a timely fashion, but a few days here or there would not be remarkable. Be sure to file them in the correct order so the chain of title is correct. Probably kid1-to-parent on dated on day 1, parent-to-kid2 dated on day 2 would be sufficient.

[moleculo]

It's no wonder the average person can't comprehend the firearm laws. Even the FFL's can't seem to get it right.

[Requiem]

Pretty sure it's 18.

Can't purchase one from an FFL until you're 21, but a parent can gift at 18.

Correct.

[lorax3]

Pretty sure it's 18.

Right, deal is the law in question prohibits FFL's from giving possession of a handgun to someone under 21.

So if the transfer had to go through an FFL due to the parent being a resident of a different state, the child would need 21.

No FFL involved, it's 18. In states that do not require handgun transfers to be facilitated through an FFL those who are 18 can buy handguns from private parties.

[jtmkinsd]

It's no wonder the average person can't comprehend the firearm laws. Even the FFL's can't seem to get it right.

We're people too...heck, DOJ can't even get it right sometimes...so it's best to ask...then research...then come here