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[Cokebottle]

All of those recommending that the OP just not worry about his Father getting the gun transferred into his name, if popped with a gun not registered you can turn a misdemeanor into a felony.

Not for simple possession, only under specific circumstances... specifically... carrying concealed.

Since when is owning an unregistered gun a misdemeanor/felony?

It's not. The only thing illegal would be the illegal transfer whereby it came into possession. That was a one-time crime, irreparable, but does not constitute an ongoing crime.

That's what I thought but didn't know the year...good to know! 🍻

1991 was for PPT
I believe it was 1998 for Intrafamilial (which this is not)
It was earlier for FFL transfers.

Regardless, see Librarian's post. " " is not the answer.

[steel30]

That's what I thought but didn't know the year...good to know! 🍻

[colt11]

It's a C&R so transferring it by DROS is not a problem other then time and money. Take it somewhere you trust because there are a few shady FFLs that will switch parts around while it's on the 10 day wait. I lost my Colt Sistema barrel at Turner's in Signal Hill back in 1997.

[Califpatriot]

Did you ever think to just stop and call the DOJ.

Yes, because Xavier Becerra's DOJ is interested in protecting the rights and freedoms of gun owners acting in good faith.

[Erion929]

Since when is owning an unregistered gun a misdemeanor/felony?

Yep, before 1991, there was no FFL requirement.

If you obtained it before then and it hasn’t changed hands.........



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[steel30]

All of those recommending that the OP just not worry about his Father getting the gun transferred into his name, if popped with a gun not registered you can turn a misdemeanor into a felony.

Since when is owning an unregistered gun a misdemeanor/felony?

[Chewy65]

All of those recommending that the OP just not worry about his Father getting the gun transferred into his name, if popped with a gun not registered you can turn a misdemeanor into a felony.

[67Cuda]

2) You all know that you are implying or outright advising that the OP avoid or disobey the law
- that's a violation of terms of membership, and last warning to you 3.

Dropping the hammer. Nice.

[Guns and guitars]

These threads remind me what its like to see scared children run around screaming, tattling on each and crying all before Mom finds out what they are doing.

Then of course you all point fingers at each other saying " he did it"


EXACTLY what the founding fathers had in mind.

[Subotai]

Don't contact the DOJ, they like to show up on doorsteps. Have a friend contact them. No details over the phone.

[CinnamonBear723]

Did you ever think to just stop and call the DOJ. I've had to call them several times and ask questions about gray area stuff. Not just as LE but for private matters as well.

They also have an email address that I have gotten responses back in about 20 mins or with a number to call to speak with a specific person. There is a chance your father may not get to keep the gun. But ask first. They will tell you what to do.

[Cokebottle]

Whoever passed the gun to Dad must take it to a CA FFL and do a 'Private Party Transfer' to him. Dad will wait 10 days and do all the paperwork.

This.
Obviously, whoever passed it to him is not able to have it legally transferred from the uncle since he has passed on.
But assuming it was Aunt that gave it to Dad, she was legally in possession of common property, so she can legally PPT it to Dad. If it was the executor who handed it over, then the executor was in legal possession and can perform the PPT.

What can not be undone is the fact that an unlawful transfer to dad took place. There is a very, very, very, very, very small chance that a local DA looking to bolster his caseload light decide to charge should be become aware of it, but being ignorant of the law in a time of grief, and making a good-faith effort to correct the situation goes a long way to avoiding problems.

[BigPimping]

You just opened a can of worms OP.

[cannon]

OP, Can your Aunt transfer the gun to your Dad?

The DOJ does not seem to care from whom an unregistered gun comes from. They care very much on who it goes to.

So if your Dad is all legal to own. There should be no problem if your Aunt or other relative PPT's it to him.

[big red]

i have not done a gift gun in years but the last time i did one I just typed a letter to DOJ with the information and explained my ex-wife no longer wanted the guns and gave them back to me. I also told them they were secured in a gun safe and under lock and key. They put them in my name, told me to go to an FFL next time, and end of subject. In your case go to the FFL and explain the situation and ask for the best course of action that allows you to keep the weapon. It is not an AW or anything so it should not be a problem.