1975 Intrafamilial Long Gun Transfer

[Chewy65]

Need the 1975 transfer of a shotgun from mother to a son by gift be done either through an FFL or reported to the DOJ on what I believe it was called something like an OPLAW or Intrafamilial Transfer Report? Both were California residents and everything took place in California.

[Condorguns]

I'm confused on what you are asking for.
Are you looking for the gun information?
In 1975 the operation of law was not used for long guns.

[Chewy65]

Sorry for the confusion. Am I correct that this was a legal transfer under the law in effect in 1975? It is a shotgun, not a handgun, all parties were California residents, and nothing took place out of state. Perhaps I should add this was the only time a firearms was sold, gifted, or otherwise transferred between members of that family.

I confused the OPLAW with the requirement of PC 12078 that for the intrafamily exception to apply to an infrequent handgun transfer the transferee must make a report to the DOJ. It doesn't specify a particular form.

[Librarian]

It was 1991 that the state decided it wanted paper on most transfers; it was 2014 that it decided long gun intrafamilial transfers should be included.

In 1975, it was 'Hey, dad, can I have your old 870?' - 'Sure, kid, enjoy!' and that was the end of it.

See also the wiki -- http://wiki.calgunsfoundation.org/Ti..._Firearms_Laws

[lorax3]

Sorry for the confusion. Am I correct that this was a valid intrafamilial transfer was legal under the law in effect in 1975? It is a shotgun and not a handgun, all parties were California residents, and no other state is involved.

The requirement to document transfers between private parties in California did not start until 1991. If the transfer happened in 1975 then the state probably has no record of it (and that is okay because the transfer was legal).

If you wish to document your ownership of the firearm to the state now you may do so by filing out this form, and sending in a $19 check.

Edit: One minute too slow compared to the speedy Librarian.

[Chewy65]

Thanks all. I had looked at the wiki and ever applicable code I thought might even apply and agree that, to paraphrase Librarian, it was take the gun son.

Some may find interesting why this came up after all these years. I called the local sheriff about disposing of of the gun. He was telling me to break it down and bring it in, when told me to talk with range operator since they were familiar with firearms law. I think he was concerned that I might be screwing myself when all I wanted was to do the right thing.

It just goes to show you that not all cops are out to nail everybody.

[Condorguns]

Thanks all. I had looked at the wiki and ever applicable code I thought might even apply and agree that, to paraphrase Librarian, it was take the gun son.

Some may find interesting why this came up after all these years. I called the local sheriff about disposing of of the gun. He was telling me to break it down and bring it in, when told me to talk with range operator since they were familiar with firearms law. I think he was concerned that I might be screwing myself when all I wanted was to do the right thing.

It just goes to show you that not all cops are out to nail everybody.

Yeah, he was trying to tell you to take it to a shop and sell it. Even if you only get few bucks it's a few extra dollars and the gun will not have to be destroyed.

Why would turning it into the police be your choice?

[Chewy65]

I turned it in to the sheriff because (a) it wasn't worth a dros fee, (b) it was unsafe to shoot, and (c) it was good for nothing but trouble, if that.

The wrist of the stock was badly cracked, the firing pin was bent and didn't want to retract, bead was broken off. If anyone got it working they most likely would saw the barrel off and turn it into a PGO.

You may be right and the guy was trying to tell me to take it to the range and someone would buy it. When I turned it in, the guys at the front desk even asked whey I didn't sell it.

[Oceanbob]

You could have waited for one of those public relations GUN TURN In events where poor people stand in line to turn in Getto Guns for Ralph's Gift Cards..

A $200 gift card for Groceries is better than nothing.

[Chewy65]

I thought about keeping it and waiting for turn in, which is what I did for over a year but if their was one near me I was to busy to notice it and just wanted it gone. More power tot he deputy if he keeps it and does just that.