Gun Transfer

[Preston-CLB]

I stand corrected, sir! Thanks for making this crucial point out.

Dang! This stuff is so confusing!!!
-P

[one*eyed*jack]

As his father, OP could also gift him ammunition. Until the paperwork is processed.

https://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=1500549

[divingin]

For now have him pay the 19 bucks to get in system to buy ammo.

He would pay a $19 fee for an ammo background check (assuming CA) then that would have him in the ammo purchasing system.

[Quiet]

I believe that is incorrect. The $19 ammo verification does not create an AFS record. You have to do the Basic ($19) check each time until you register a firearm. Unless something has changed, that is...

From the DOJ website (FAQ):

- I went through a Basic Ammunition Eligibility Check, was approved, and purchased ammunition. Since the Department has record of my ammunition purchase, does that mean I now meet the requirements to undergo the Standard Ammunition Eligibility Check ($1 eligibility check) to purchase ammunition?

- No. The purchase of ammunition does not establish the necessary record in the Automated Firearms System (AFS). The AFS is a repository of firearm records maintained by the Department, as established by Penal Code section 11106. The AFS is populated by way of firearm purchases or transfers at a California Firearm Dealer, registration of assault weapons (during specified registration periods), a person’s report of firearm ownership to the Department, Carry Concealed Weapons Permit records, or records entered by law enforcement agencies.

You are correct.

The Basic Ammunition Eligibility Check does not create an AFS record.
^This is a one time use check.

[Quiet]

Don't have a copy of the form I mailed in- he might have the stub to the cashiers check and he has sent in the money with the form but the ammo store told him it was a no go.
Edgerly 779 who does he pay the 19 buck to- the DOJ? If so he already sent it in.
Is there a site on the DOJ where we can check the status?

There is no way to check the status of a report that is submitted to CA DOJ.

After the report is completely processed, CA DOJ BOF will mail an acknowledgement letter that will indicate that the report was processed.
After they cash in the payment for the report, the CA DOJ BOF letter should arrive within 4-64 weeks (optimistic) or 4-6 months (realistic).