1987 gun laws question

[RuskieShooter]

Hi CalGuns! Long time lurker, first time poster.

I was having a discussion with a friend about pre-ban gun laws and the following scenario came up. What was required back in 1987 paperwork-wise for a father to transfer handgun ownership to his 18 year old son. My understanding was back then paperless face to face inter-family transfers were legal but my friend is saying it would have needed to go through an FFL. Who is right (either of us?)?

Thanks in advance,
RuskieShooter

[morrcarr67]

Hi CalGuns! Long time lurker, first time poster.

I was having a discussion with a friend about pre-ban gun laws and the following scenario came up. What was required back in 1987 paperwork-wise for a father to transfer handgun ownership to his 18 year old son. My understanding was back then paperless face to face inter-family transfers were legal but my friend is saying it would have needed to go through an FFL. Who is right (either of us?)?

Thanks in advance,
RuskieShooter

Nothing

[Bill Carson]

You are correct Sir.

[crazychinaman]

Hi CalGuns! Long time lurker, first time poster.

I was having a discussion with a friend about pre-ban gun laws and the following scenario came up. What was required back in 1987 paperwork-wise for a father to transfer handgun ownership to his 18 year old son. My understanding was back then paperless face to face inter-family transfers were legal but my friend is saying it would have needed to go through an FFL. Who is right (either of us?)?

Thanks in advance,
RuskieShooter

Yes it is ok .But up to you.I would not worry the system is so messed up.My friend who is a retired Huntington Beach cop tried to check on himself one time about ten years said the system show he owned three .357 revolvers.He never bought any revolvers before.

[RuskieShooter]

Thanks for the responses

Thanks CalGuns! Now I just need to go collect on the free box on 9mm he owes me for losing the bet.

-RuskieShooter

[morrcarr67]

Thanks CalGuns! Now I just need to go collect on the free box on 9mm he owes me for losing the bet.

-RuskieShooter

Glad to help. Have fun @ the range shooting your free ammo

[Andy Taylor]

The father had to hand the gun to the son and say, "here you go. it's yours."

[Librarian]

For future reference, read this at the wiki:

http://wiki.calgunsfoundation.org/index.php/Time_Line_of_California_Firearms_Laws