Found a pistol, what is the next step?

[Ron-Solo]

Yup, you're absolutely right. But somehow that don't surprise me.

The best course of action is for the OP to turn the weapon over to the police as "Found Property" and then claim it back when the owner fails to pick it up from the police.

That ensures that a complete record is made of the lawful transfer of the weapon to the OP, and it ensures that the weapon is checked for any stolen, or wanted, records.

Agree 100%

Many LE agencies will not run such checks based on a phone call. Such a system could be too easily exploited by a thief trying to ensure that his "catch" is clean.

Most will require that the weapon be present when they make the check, so that it can then be seized if stolen or wanted.

My old department did not allow any checks made over the phone.

If you think you want or need to, declare ownership. If there is a claim against, youll lose ur 19 bucks. If it old and bought before registration, its now yours to own or sell.

https://oag.ca.gov/sites/all/files/a...rms/volreg.pdf

Um, no, that would be an illegal transfer of a firearm.

[Bainter1212]

Yup, you're absolutely right. But somehow that don't surprise me.

The best course of action is for the OP to turn the weapon over to the police as "Found Property" and then claim it back when the owner fails to pick it up from the police.

That ensures that a complete record is made of the lawful transfer of the weapon to the OP, and it ensures that the weapon is checked for any stolen, or wanted, records.

Normally I am the "shoot, shovel, and shut up" type of guy, but this is actually a good answer and should work, as long as you aren't in LA, SF, or any other number of cities with a track record of LE not returning guns to their owners.

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