Inhertied some semi-pistols, pointers/advice/

[JunGun]

I visited the gun store today and got handed a
"Report of Operation of Law or Intra-familial Handgun Transaction"
They said I could fill this out and send it to the DOJ with $19 and I should be good? It all seems to simple. I have no clue to gun laws and been blind to them till now. I thought I had to take some firearms classes and register to buy a gun, well is it just for purchases? Are there any special permits needed to own a firearm? I would like to fill this out and personally deliver it to the DOJ close to me in Sacramento.
Will I need a HSC (handgun safety certificate) to legally own this, the DOJ will ask for it?

[Ron-Solo]

The only thing you will need is a current Handgun Safety Certificate, aka HSC and send the form in to DOJ. I don't know is they have walk in service, and for the price of a 44 cent stamp you can't feed a parking meter for that.

Firearms classes are not required, but are a good idea.

[Librarian]

Just for having the details handy, see the wiki -- http://wiki.calgunsfoundation.org/In...and_Interstate

But your dealer, with Ron-Solo's supplement, has it right.