Moving Pistols to CA

[ShootnClimb]

Hey everyone,

I am currently stationed in GA in the Army, but will be moving back to CA in a few months as I transition out of the military. One of my concerns currently is moving my rifles and pistols back with me. I understand the process with rifles but I am confused on pistols. For my AR pistol can I bring it with me or do I need to have an 80% lower built pistol. Regarding my XD(M) am I fine as long as I don't have threaded barrel and magazines over 10 rounds. If anyone can clarify for me it would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you and nice to be here.

[stryper]

You're fine to bring all your firearms as long as they are Ca compliant (bullet buttons and no high cap mags or threaded barrels. Off roster pistols rules don't apply because you owned them before you moved to Ca. On your AR pistol, just make sure it has a bullet button and has no SBR features. Here's a link to the CA DOJ website pertaining to moving to Ca with firearms:

http://oag.ca.gov/firearms/ab991

[doraemon]

Hello, im in the same bout as shootnclimb,, moving back to cali...do i have to register all my weapons?

[doraemon]

Is this 19$ fee for each weapon?

[troysland]

Hello, im in the same bout as shootnclimb,, moving back to cali...do i have to register all my weapons?

The link above your post says to register within 60 days. Include $19 using the pdf form. They'll run another background check to verify eligibility.

[troysland]

Is this 19$ fee for each weapon?

I think it's per application. The form has space for 3 firearms and states to use multiple forms for additional firearms.

[Librarian]

Folks moving to CA should read this wiki article -- http://wiki.calgunsfoundation.org/Mo..._with_firearms -- first, then browse a bit.

[REDdawn6]

What rifles ???

[doraemon]

Is there another law with regards to just bringing in a stripped lower?

[John Galt]

Stripped lower is considered a long gun. If I were you guys and didn't plan on staying long term I would store my firearms out of state. Only bring and register what you need.