Need a little advice

[Nickbowen5]

So on my 18th birthday, I was gifted one of my deceased grandfather's firearms via my mom. These firearms were at my aunt's/uncle's house because they own a gun safe and because my firearms are not allowed in the house (Mom's rules and Dad is a felon). I finally got around to looking at some of his firearms. There were three in particular that I saw: a Norinco 1911 (not sure if that is the correct manufacturer, but the only marking I could find on the handgun), a revolver (not sure of the manufacturer or caliber, also was broken. Figured it would be a nice restoration project.), and a Bolt action rifle used for deer hunting (possibly 300 Wetherby or 30-06, no markings, was told by my uncle it might have been a custom).

My main question: Which of the three should I choose?

A little background really quick: I am 18 year old that recently got into firearms. I wanted to follow in my grandfathers footsteps in becoming a hunter (recently got my hunter's ed and license), so the bolt action entices me, but I have a bolt action already for hunting. I have wanted a 1911, so I might go with that one but purchasing ammunition would be a pain (i do reload though), but I also have no idea the laws that would follow with that. Lastly, a revolver has always been my favorite type of handgun, but this also has the same cons as the 1911.

Hopefully you calgunners can help me out. I will post pictures when I go back to my aunt's/uncle's soon.

[BOOGIEMAN]

You need to be 21 years old to own a handgun.

[readysetgo]

You need to be 21 years old to own a handgun.

Are you sure about this? To purchase, yes. To posses, not so fast now.
21 or Older for Handguns

Both Federal law and California law prohibit transfer of handguns to those under 21 years of age.

Parents and legal guardians may give firearms to their children, but handguns only to 18 and older.

Parents and legal guardians may lend a handgun to a minor for certain purposes, for the duration of the activity.

Other adults may lend a handgun to a minor, with parents' written permission, and for certain purposes, for the duration of the activity.

California law restricts possession of ammunition to 18 and older, except under certain circumstances.

[Thunder]

Are you sure about this? To purchase, yes. To posses, not so fast now.
21 or Older for Handguns

[Nickbowen5]

Are you sure about this? To purchase, yes. To posses, not so fast now.
21 or Older for Handguns

Yeah thanks for that. I knew this much, but have no idea on what I would need to do, like if I needed to register it. I asked a guy at the gun range in north highlands and I remember him saying something but I'm not too sure of what he said.

[readysetgo]

Yeah thanks for that. I knew this much, but have no idea on what I would need to do, like if I needed to register it. I asked a guy at the gun range in north highlands and I remember him saying something but I'm not too sure of what he said.

It's going to depend on a couple of things:

1. What?
2. When?

What? (As of right now) If your mother gifted you the long gun, no paperwork necessary. If she gifts you one of the handguns, you'll need to fill out a form and pay a fee ($19).

When? The above would apply before the end of this year. Jan. 1st 2014 and beyond, you'll need to fill out the form and pay the fee no matter which one you choose.

Form: Report of Operation of Law or Intra-Familial Handgun Transaction

Make sure you understand the PC yourself or get advice from an attorney. Mine's not legal advice and I'm going off the top of my head.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS See question #5 (those PC numbers are old)

Can I give a firearm to my adult child? Can he/she give it back to me later?
Yes, as long as the adult child receiving the firearm is not in a prohibited category and the firearm is a legal firearm to possess, the transfer of a firearm between a parent and child or a grandparent and grandchild is exempt from the dealer transfer requirement. However, if the firearm is a handgun, you must submit a Report of Operation of Law or Intra-Familial Handgun Transaction and $19 fee to the DOJ within 30 days. Assault weapons may not be transferred in this fashion. See Penal Code section 12285, subdivision (b).

(PC section 12078(c))

I don't have enough knowledge to give an opinion on which one is best to choose. Good luck bud.

[Nickbowen5]

It's going to depend on a couple of things:

1. What?
2. When?

What? (As of right now) If your mother gifted you the long gun, no paperwork necessary. If she gifts you one of the handguns, you'll need to fill out a form and pay a fee ($19).

When? The above would apply before the end of this year. Jan. 1st 2014 and beyond, you'll need to fill out the form and pay the fee no matter which one you choose.

Form: Report of Operation of Law or Intra-Familial Handgun Transaction

Make sure you understand the PC yourself or get advice from an attorney. Mine's not legal advice and I'm going off the top of my head.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS See question #5 (those PC numbers are old)



I don't have enough knowledge to give an opinion on which one is best to choose. Good luck bud.

Thanks for your help I really appreciate it. I am leaning more towards getting the 1911 because of how it instantly jumped out to me, but I'm going to sit down with my mother and see what she thinks. I want the gun to be a memorabilia

[CasperSYTFU]

I'd choose the 1911. Will be fun and get a lot of use at the range.
Get something a little more modern that doesn't need to be restored to get into hunting.
Congrats. Have fun and be safe.