Transfer rifle to son

[rmblaster]

My son is visting from out of state and wants one of my rifles to take back home with him is there any paper work that needs to be done since its a rifle not a pistol

[Quiet]

My son is visting from out of state and wants one of my rifles to take back home with him is there any paper work that needs to be done since its a rifle not a pistol

Because you and your son are residents of different states, Federal laws mandate that the firearm be transfered through a FFL dealer in your son's state of residence.

[rmblaster]

I should have said he is still a Ca resident he is in the military so does that change anything

[Quiet]

I should have said he is still a Ca resident he is in the military so does that change anything

Yes.

Since it's an intra-familial gift between immediate family members that are both CA residents, you hand him the rifle and he enjoys it. No paperwork needed. [PC 12078(c)(1)]





Penal Code 12078
(c)(1) Subdivision (d) of Section 12072 shall not apply to the infrequent transfer of a firearm that is not 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.
(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.
(3) As used in this subdivision, "immediate family member" means any one of the following relationships:
(A) Parent and child.
(B) Grandparent and grandchild.

[rmblaster]

Thanks Quiet just what he wanted to hear he had reminded me even thow he lives in VA he is still a CA resident he just dont pay taxes here

[CHS]

Also, if it's a loan (up to 30 days) then no paperwork would be required as well (assuming different states residency). However, the rifle would then have to be returned before the 30 days are up in order to avoid violating federal transfer laws.