Interfamily/Interstate transfers into California

[bwiese]

The only way I would be able to get them through inheritence could be to get them from my Mom, as my Dad has passed and all Grandparents gone.

That may not be inheritance if estate closed and/or the guns weren't really left to you.

You'd instead have to do an xfer from your mom.

[67goat]

Seems like some terminology is still off.

You can inherit from siblings, parents, or complete strangers within or across state lines without using an FFL. This however requires a death. Also, in your situation given the time frame, the fact the guns were offered to you and you declined previously, I'm not sure you could legally claim inheritance from your father at this point even if their were a will. If you found who was in current possession of them, you could inherit from them if they wrote it in their will, but only after their death.

You can only do a intrafamilial transfer from grandparents, parents, and children/grandchildren (or other lineal variants like great grandchild) that are living in the same state and avoid using an FFL (though even then handguns currently, long guns next year, in California require paperwork filed by the person receiving the guns). All other transfers between living relatives require an FFL. The only way you could receive guns from your current living relatives without using an FFL would be from your mom, and only so long as you live in the same state.

[pbgrasso81]

Whoa, this thread has just confused the heck out of me. Can you guys help answer some questions I have?

Scenario: Grandparent lives in AZ. Firearm I want is for sale in AZ. Can she buy it, then transfer it to my Mother (lives in CA), who will tranasfer to me (lives in CA)? The model is Beretta 92F (not on CA roster) and comes with a 15rd mag. If the mag capacity is a problem, can it be transfered without the mag or with the mag disassembled? Would this need to go through an FFL at some point, if so which point(s)? Thanks in advance guys!

[Librarian]

Whoa, this thread has just confused the heck out of me. Can you guys help answer some questions I have?

Scenario: Grandparent lives in AZ.

Firearm I want is for sale in AZ.

Can she buy it, then transfer it to my Mother (lives in CA), who will transfer to me (lives in CA)?

The model is Beretta 92F (not on CA roster) and comes with a 15rd mag. If the mag capacity is a problem, can it be transferred without the mag or with the mag disassembled? Would this need to go through an FFL at some point, if so which point(s)? Thanks in advance guys!

Grandparent could buy it as a gift and give it to you (no Mom required in the path) through (and directly to) a CA FFL (who you would call ahead of time to be sure the FFL understands interstate intrafamilial handgun transfer
(a) DOES require an FFL, per Federal law, and
(b) IS exempt from the Roster.)

Cannot transfer the large-capacity mag into the state - look for some 10-rounders, or find out how to block a disassembled mag parts kit to 10 rounds.

[fiddletown]

Grandparent could buy it as a gift and give it to you ...

But if you give grandparent the money to buy it from an FFL in Arizona for you, it becomes a straw purchase and illegal under federal law.

[Iskra]

Anyone have an answer on a brother to sister in-state transfer? Thanks

[fiddletown]

Anyone have an answer on a brother to sister in-state transfer? Thanks

If they're in California state law requires that it be dine through an FFL.

[Iskra]

Thank you

[morrcarr67]

If they're in California state law requires that it be dine through an FFL.

Fiddle is correct.

For CA FFL-less transfer it must be Grandparent/Parent/Child.

Everyone else is evil and will need to have a back ground check done and wait 10 days.

[Cyc Wid It]

intra != inter