unregistered handgun

[drptpgt]

Just wanted to see what you guys think. A friend of mine has this unregistered revolver. He got it from a friend of his about 25 year ago. We were talking about guns and he said if I wanted it, I can have it. He has no use for it. My question now is, should I take it? Do I need to register it? And, can I even register it?

Thanks

[rromeo]

It's okay for your friend to have an unregistered handgun.
It's okay for you to buy it.
Both of you go to an FFL together, pay $35, and you come back in 10 days to get your gun.

[CSACANNONEER]

It's okay for your friend to have an unregistered handgun.
It's okay for you to buy it.
Both of you go to an FFL together, pay $35, and you come back in 10 days to get your gun.

It is that simple.

[offrdmania]

As long as it isnt registered as stolen then you are good to go for a PPT

[drptpgt]

Thanks guys think that's what we'll do.

[drptpgt]

One more question. My dad died in 1990, one of the things that I kept of his is a pistol. It wasn't registered back then and still isn't. Am I allowed to have that gun?

[Ron-Solo]

One more question. My dad died in 1990, one of the things that I kept of his is a pistol. It wasn't registered back then and still isn't. Am I allowed to have that gun?

Yes. No paperwork was required at that time. If you want, you can send in an "Operation of Law" registration form and $19 and DOJ will register it in your name. Since you got it in 1990, that wasn't required at the time. It is for current transfers. You will need a Handgun Safety Certificate to submit this form. They are available at most gun stores, cost $25, and are good for five years.

Here is a link to the form:

http://oag.ca.gov/sites/all/files/pdfs/firearms/forms/oplaw.pdf?

[drptpgt]

Do I need to send the Operation of Law form? Or can I keep it unregistered?

[Quiet]

Do I need to send the Operation of Law form? Or can I keep it unregistered?

Because you took possession prior to 1991, you are not legally required to send in the form.
So, yes, you can legally keep it unregistered.

[ckprax]

No need to register the pistol you got from your father, it was a legal transfer at the time and the statue of limitations is 3 years so regardless you are good to go.

You will have to go to an ffl to transfer the revolver from your friend. You will need a handgun safety card if you don't already have one and the transfer fee will be $35. After 10 days you can pick up your gun.

[drptpgt]

Thanks for all the info guys.

[stitchnicklas]

It's okay for your friend to have an unregistered handgun.
It's okay for you to buy it.
Both of you go to an FFL together, pay $35, and you come back in 10 days to get your gun.

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