Handgun Transfer vs. DOJ

[Terol]

Something tells me I'm not going to win this battle, but I'm going to try.

My story is that I inherited a S&W Model 19 when my older brother passed away this year. He and my sister-in-law were living in Las Vegas. I was offered his entire collection, but declined, opting only for the S&W.
My sis-in-law arranged thru a Nevada FFL to ship it to my FFL guy here in Elk Grove. That didn't turn out so well, since this S&W is not on the approved list any longer. So, back to Nevada it went. I contacted the DOJ and explained the situatation and was told to get a notarized statement from my sis-in-law explaining the facts. I got the document, but called the DOJ to make sure I was filling the paperwork out properly. This time they're saying it may not help, no matter what..... So, now I'm waiting for a call from them to tell me what's what.

My main reason for trying to accompolish the transfer into my name is to have my sister-in-laws name off it.

Thanks for letting me vent.

[Librarian]

Only shipping is the real issue.

Both Federal and State law say inheritance does not require an FFL.

Once you get the gun, file the OPLAW form and you're done.

See the wiki on inheritance: http://wiki.calgunsfoundation.org/in...and_Interstate

[Ubermcoupe]

If it was directly left to you it is roster exempt, the tricky part is finding an FFL that understands this process as some do not.

[CenterX]

Nevada has no registration so how's your sister-in-laws name on it?

Interfamilial transfers have always been exempt from the list - Unless this is Kamala's re-interpretation.

I'd suspect more than one inherited firearm has entered the state without this dispute.

Best of luck!

[CenterX]

Librarian and Ubermcoupe were fast - what they said.

[paul0660]

So two FFL's and the DoJ don't know what the deal is...............

[Ubermcoupe]

So two FFL's and the DoJ don't know what the deal is...............

It can get lost in translation if one is not explicitly clear on the inheritance rules. Remember the FFL in NV doesn’t have to deal with CADOJ rules on the regular

[Terol]

The CA FFL told me that he contacted the DOJ when he found it was not on the "roster" Since my sis-in law is a Nevada resident we could not do a private party transfer. When it was returned to Las Vegas, I went with her to retrieve it and I understand that at the point it was tagged in her name in Nevada's data bank.

When I called the DOJ a couple days ago it was to make sure on the paperwork before filing it. I didn't want to say it was in my possesion, although technically it is even though it's in Las Vegas. So, I couldn't put a date as to when I aquired it....etc. etc. Don't want Big Brother knocking on my door asking me to give up a terrible illegal weapon because they can't get they're heads out of....

Thanks Librarian... I'll do more research.

[paul0660]

These aren't DoJ rules, they are Federal. The DoJ is trying to be helpful, I suppose, but saying nothing would have been better, and the phone number of ATF would have been a lot better.

Both FFL's should understand inheritance transfers across state lines, because they are Federally licensed.

[Oceanbob]

Thanks Librarian... I'll do more research.

No need to do more research..!!.
Follow Librarians advice and don't make this simple thing a big drama-fueled-extravaganza.

The CDOJ handles about 5.000 transactions a day. Just fill out the Form and get on with it.

Be well, Bob

[Dead*Reckoned]

Nevada has no registration so how's your sister-in-laws name on it?

Interfamilial transfers have always been exempt from the list - Unless this is Kamala's re-interpretation.

I'd suspect more than one inherited firearm has entered the state without this dispute.

Best of luck!

Clark county, NV DOES have handgun registration, so his sister-in-law's name may be on it.

[Ubermcoupe]

These aren't DoJ rules, they are Federal.
...
Both FFL's should understand inheritance transfers across state lines, because they are Federally licensed.

[Terol]

Thanks to Librarian and others for advice. I submitted the OPLAW doc along with a statement from my sister-in-law. Apparently, that's all it needed. It's a done deal and now in my name.