Transfer question

[Davidoff]

Hi,

I've been reading alot on this forum lately and I'd like to say it's a pretty good one. (And one of the only ones the filter at work will allow)

I'm not new to firearms, but I had a question about the crazy California transfer laws. I'm Active Duty Air Force stationed here. (Can't wait to to back home to MI and carry again ). I'm buying an 870 from a friend and it's registered to him in CA. What do I have to do to legally take possesion of the shotgun?

Thanks for any answers (as long as they're good ones. )

Davidoff

[chiefcrash]

firstly, shotguns aren't registered. unless he somehow legally owns a short barreled shotgun or california assault weapon, which i doubt. and if he does, he can't transfer it to you. but since it's probably just a regular shotgun...

here's what you do: you and your friend walk into a gun shop (any gun shop). have your friend tell the guy behind the counter he wants to do a Private Party Transfer. You'll have to pay $35, fill out some forms, and wait 10 days before you can pick it up.

[Davidoff]

That sucks, 10 days is a long time. Thanks for the answer though.
I'm kind of curious as to why the need for an official transfer if there is no registration?

[thedrickel]

The DROS process is in place to generate income for the state. The 10 days is supposedly to conduct a background check and let you cool off. Basically the DOJ runs an NICS check on you and then makes you wait 10 days anyway.

[EOD Guy]

Since you are not a California resident and are stationed here under military orders, you will need to bring your military ID card and the PCS orders assigning you to California with you to the store when making the transfer.

[Bobshouse]

David, check with your local Rod and Gun Club on base, they will do the transfer for you and are familiar with military out of stater regulations.

Bob

[Davidoff]

David, check with your local Rod and Gun Club on base, they will do the transfer for you and are familiar with military out of stater regulations.

Bob

Thanks, but the transfer has been initiated at "Guns, Fishing and Other Stuff" in Vacaville. The closest thing to a Rod and Gun Club we have on base is a skeet range that almost nobody uses. No FFLs.
Thanks for all the help though, and maybe CA will eventually understand that if more resposible citizens have firearms the crime rate will go down.

Davidoff

[Davidoff]

The DROS process is in place to generate income for the state. The 10 days is supposedly to conduct a background check and let you cool off. Basically the DOJ runs an NICS check on you and then makes you wait 10 days anyway.

10 days seems a little exccesive doesn't it? I mean even in Illinois (my previous station was Scott AFB) it's 24 hrs for long guns and 72 for handguns.
I can't belive I have to wait untill Jan 2 to pick up a 28" shotgun that has very little offensive value. (unless you're at war with the ducks). At least you don't need a Firearms Owner ID Card just to buy ammo (like IL). I guess I shouldn't give the DOJ any ideas we might regret

Davidoff