I recently moved back to CA from out of state, where I purchased a handgun. Do I need to register my handgun here in CA?
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Yes. There is a DOJ form you must fill out and send in. Along with a fee.
Do some Google fu.Sorry, not sorry.
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Here are the links to the info regarding the requirement and the form.
Pursuant to Penal Code sections 17000 and 27560, any person who moves into California with a firearm is considered a "Personal Firearm Importer" and is required by California law to do one of the following within 60 days: Complete and submit a New Resident Report of Firearm Ownership (BOF 4010A), pdf along with $19.00 to the California Department of Justice, Bureau of Firearms; Sell or transfer the firearm to a California licensed firearms dealer or to another individual using a California licensed firearms dealer to conduct the transaction; or Sell or transfer the firearm to a California
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ARCHIVED Calguns Foundation Wiki here: http://web.archive.org/web/201908310...itle=Main_Page
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