Help me understand roster exemption

[GrizzlyGuy]

You can also read about it on the Wiki.

I just added this to the FAQ for easy access:

Are C&R handguns exempt from the roster?

"C&R" in the question is also linked to its definition.

[audihenry]

So is this "evidence" presented to anyone? Many guns do have websites which show serial ranges and dates of prodcution, which would help to determine age. Does the DOJ/et rely on one's evidence (whatever form would it take) or do they assume that your transferring it must be legit, otherwise the burden is on you if it is found that it isn't legit?

Just bumping this because I'm on the cusp of a deal but need to make sure.

[Mssr. Eleganté]

So is this "evidence" presented to anyone? Many guns do have websites which show serial ranges and dates of prodcution, which would help to determine age. Does the DOJ/et rely on one's evidence (whatever form would it take) or do they assume that your transferring it must be legit, otherwise the burden is on you if it is found that it isn't legit?

You would first need to present the "evidence" backing up your claim that the handgun is over 50 years old to your local transfer dealer. If he doesn't believe the gun is C&R then he is not going to use the C&R exemption to the Roster to transfer the gun to you. Your local transfer dealer would then need to present your evidence to CalDOJ if they ever questioned him about the transfer. I have no idea if CalDOJ ever questions FFL's about the legitimacy of the Roster exemptions they use on handgun transfers.

[audihenry]

You would first need to present the "evidence" backing up your claim that the handgun is over 50 years old to your local transfer dealer. If he doesn't believe the gun is C&R then he is not going to use the C&R exemption to the Roster to transfer the gun to you. Your local transfer dealer would then need to present your evidence to CalDOJ if they ever questioned him about the transfer. I have no idea if CalDOJ ever questions FFL's about the legitimacy of the Roster exemptions they use on handgun transfers.

Excellent, thanks!