Inherited Rifles - Now What??

[AJAX22]

I don't really know about your situation.

My grandfather told me back in the late 80's... all of these are yours, but I'll store them for you if you'd like.

transfer of ownership != posession

[xrMike]

and before you ask... no you don't have to prove you had it before 1991, they have to prove you didn't

In other words, read between the lines.

[professionalcoyotehunter]

I would have not been old enough to own a firearm in 1991 I would have only been 9.

[AJAX22]

I would have not been old enough to own a firearm in 1991 I would have only been 9.

Me too

(1982 was a good year)

You would have not been old enough to take sole possession of a gun, you could have OWNED one.

which is why my grandpa offered to store mine for me.

The nice thing about property is that anyone can own it at any age.

You only need parental consent to enter into contracts.

[bplvr]

Just so we all have this correctly :
Assault Weapons are " registered "
Handguns are " listed to owner " {traceable}
Long guns are "transfered " {to new owner on a 4473}

[bplvr]

I just got mine last week from a grandfather passing away now what do I do? I am not worried about the rifles and shotguns just the handguns.

There is a form you fill out {i can't remember the exact # } and send in $19.00 with it to have the handguns re-listed to you .You MAY have to send in an HSC with the form. As this is Ca., I expect you will need the HSC.
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[professionalcoyotehunter]

I found the form. As always thanks to all who helped me.

[ke6guj]

There is a form you fill out {i can't remember the exact # } and send in $19.00 with it to have the handguns re-listed to you .You MAY have to send in an HSC with the form. As this is Ca., I expect you will need the HSC.
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You are required to have the HSC, but the form does not ask you about it. There is no PC that says you have to send in a copy of the HSC either.

[professionalcoyotehunter]

What is the HSC.

[Sionadi]

So, if you inherit a handgun you need to get it registered into your name?

[ke6guj]

What is the HSC.

Handgun Safety Certificate. Go to your local FFL and take the test. Pass and you get a HSC got for 5 years. With it, you can purchase/transfer handguns.

[ke6guj]

So, if you inherit a handgun you need to get it registered into your name?

Yes

12078(c)(2) Subdivision (d) of Section 12072 shall not apply to the infrequent transfer of a handgun by gift, bequest, intestate succession, or other means by one individual to another if both individuals are members of the same immediate family and all of the following conditions are met:
(A) The person to whom the firearm is transferred shall, within 30 days of taking possession of the firearm, forward by prepaid mail or deliver in person to the Department of Justice, a report that includes information concerning the individual taking possession of the firearm, how title was obtained and from whom, and a description of the firearm in question. The report forms that individuals complete pursuant to this paragraph shall be provided to them by the Department of Justice.
(B) The person taking title to the firearm shall first obtain a basic firearms safety certificate. If taking possession on or after January 1, 2003, the person taking title to the firearm shall first obtain a handgun safety certificate.
(C) The person receiving the firearm is 18 years of age or older.

[TimRB]

"Yes, unless you actually get a C&R license, at which point you have to log your purchases and sales and keep the records for twenty years."

No, you don't have to keep your records for twenty years. After your license expires (or you surrender it) you don't have to keep records at all. You can destroy them if you wish.

http://www.atf.gov/firearms/faq/collectors.html#gca-records

Tim

[professionalcoyotehunter]

Handgun Safety Certificate. Go to your local FFL and take the test. Pass and you get a HSC got for 5 years. With it, you can purchase/transfer handguns.

I already have that I just did not know the acronym but thanks for it.

[AJAX22]

Yes, unless you actually get a C&R license, at which point you have to log your purchases and sales and keep the records for twenty years.

You do NOT have to keep records for twenty years unless you maintain a license continuously for that time period.

Once your license lapses you can burn all transaction records.

There is no record keeping requirement after the license expires (unlike other FFL types)