Intrafamilial Transfer under penal code 27875

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The new penal code for 2012 has a part involving intrafamilial transfers in section 27875. I know that in the past, a handgun could be transfered or gifted to an immediate family member who was 18 or older. But now it says that "commencing on January 1, 2014, handguns can be transfered to anyone 18 and older" given a few more requirements.

So what I need to know is, can a handgun still be transfered to an 18 year old now? Or do I have to wait until 2014?

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The "commencing January 01, 2014" part applies to all firearms, not just handgun.

So, yes, as long as all parties involved are CA residents, a 18+ year old can recieve a handgun via intra-familial transfer. The person recieving the handgun will need to have a HSC and will need to register it with CA DOJ. [PC 27875]

After 01-01-2014, all firearms received via intra-familial transfer will need to be registered with CA DOJ.
Currently... rifles, shotguns & others that are recieved via intra-familial transfer do not have to be registered with CA DOJ. [PC 27870]


Penal Code 27870
Section 27545 does not apply to the transfer of a firearm, other than a handgun, by gift, bequest, intestate succession, or other means from one individual to another, if both of the following requirements are satisfied:
(a) The transfer is infrequent, as defined in Section 16730.
(b) The transfer is between members of the same immediate family.
(c) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2014, and as of that date is repealed, unless a later enacted statute, that is enacted before January 1, 2014, deletes or extends that date.

Penal Code 27875
Section 27545 does not apply to the transfer of a handgun, and commencing January 1, 2014, any firearm, by gift, bequest, intestate succession, or other means from one individual to another, if all of the following requirements are met:
(a) The transfer is infrequent, as defined in Section 16730.
(b) The transfer is between members of the same immediate family.
(c) Within 30 days of taking possession of the firearm, the person to whom it is transferred shall forward by prepaid mail, or deliver in person to the Department of Justice, a report that includes information concerning the individual taking possession of the firearm, how title was obtained and from whom, and a description of the firearm in question. The report forms that individuals complete pursuant to this section shall be provided to them by the Department of Justice.
(d) The person taking title to the firearm shall first obtain a handgun safety certificate, if the firearm is a handgun.
(e) The person receiving the firearm is 18 years of age or older.

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I think you just articulated my thoughts.