Interstate intrafamily transfer question.

[chf64]

I have been told twice that interstate intrafamily transfers do not require an FFL.

The situation is that my dad in Nevada purchased a shadow 2 back in January and shot it a bit and wants to gift it to me as a birthday present. My understanding from reading the stickied post is that this transfer is legal, obviously with 10 rd only mags. However, it needs to be conducted through an FFL.

I have called two local shops in the San Diego area that I have done business with before and both of them have told me that I only need to fill out the state form (https://oag.ca.gov/sites/all/files/a...rms/volreg.pdf) if the my dad brings me the pistol and it is not being shipped. I have mentioned to both of them that federal law seems to imply that I need to use an FFL and they have both told me that is not the case. Did the laws change or am I missing something?

[waygeekierthanu]

They are just wrong, it has to go through FFL as soon as it crosses state lines. Because your dad is not a California resident he must ship it to an FFL who can then deliver it to you. We do offer this service if nobody down there will

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[chf64]

Does he have to ship it or can he bring it in himself?

[BAJ475]

Does he have to ship it or can he bring it in himself?

It does not have to be shipped. Dad can personally deliver it to the FFL. Just make sure ahead of time that the FFL is familiar with the process and will accept in person delivery. They will need a copy of his out of state drivers license or ID, and may require a "gift" letter. You will need proof of CA residence and an FSC or CCW.

[ARFrog]

Once again, Calguns stickies are your friend:

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=1058641

[Librarian]

I have been told twice that interstate intrafamily transfers do not require an FFL.

The situation is that my dad in Nevada purchased a shadow 2 back in January and shot it a bit and wants to gift it to me as a birthday present. My understanding from reading the stickied post is that this transfer is legal, obviously with 10 rd only mags. However, it needs to be conducted through an FFL.

I have called two local shops in the San Diego area that I have done business with before and both of them have told me that I only need to fill out the state form (https://oag.ca.gov/sites/all/files/a...rms/volreg.pdf) if the my dad brings me the pistol and it is not being shipped.

I have mentioned to both of them that federal law seems to imply that I need to use an FFL and they have both told me that is not the case. Did the laws change or am I missing something?

Sigh. Some FFLs ...

No, the law has not changed; it does not 'seem to imply', it states in black and white that an interstate transfer requires an FFL.

And if the FFLs suggested a VOLREG, they even got that wrong: intrafamily transfer between 2 CA residents uses the OPLAW, https://oag.ca.gov/sites/all/files/a...rms/oplaw.pdf?

[edgerly779]

Out the ffls so we can arrange a visit to straighten them out. Some counseling by an atf agent might be necessary since they are advising people to commit a felony.