Transfer ?

[antonio]

I have a couple revolvers that were my fathers just curious if i should transfer into my name. My father past away in 1988 he was a LEO. I was only 8 years old. When i reached of age my mom gave them 2 me. My question is since its been 20 + years should i even bother with transferring them into my name

any help thanks

[Quiet]

When did your mother give them to you?

If she gave them to you after 1993, then by law you need to notify CA DOJ BOF of the transfer of the handguns from your mother to you [PC 12078(c)(2)].
There's no penalty for filing late.
So, just send in a Operation of Law or Intra-Familial Handgun Transaction report with $19 total to CA DOJ BOF.

If she gave them to you before 1993, then by law nothing needs to be done.
If you want you can voluntarily register them in your name, but it is not required by law.
You can register them by sending in a Firearms Ownership Record and $19 per firearm to CA DOJ BOF.






Penal Code 12078
(c)(1) Subdivision (d) of Section 12072 shall not apply to the infrequent transfer of a firearm that is not a handgun by gift, bequest, intestate succession, or other means by one individual to another if both individuals are members of the same immediate family.
(2) Subdivision (d) of Section 12072 shall not apply to the infrequent transfer of a handgun by gift, bequest, intestate succession, or other means by one individual to another if both individuals are members of the same immediate family and all of the following conditions are met:
(A) The person to whom the firearm is transferred shall, within 30 days of taking possession of the firearm, forward by prepaid mail or deliver in person to the Department of Justice, a report that includes information concerning the individual taking possession of the firearm, how title was obtained and from whom, and a description of the firearm in question. The report forms that individuals complete pursuant to this paragraph shall be provided to them by the Department of Justice.
(B) The person taking title to the firearm shall first obtain a basic firearms safety certificate. If taking possession on or after January 1, 2003, the person taking title to the firearm shall first obtain a handgun safety certificate.
(C) The person receiving the firearm is 18 years of age or older.
(3) As used in this subdivision, "immediate family member" means any one of the following relationships:
(A) Parent and child.
(B) Grandparent and grandchild.

[antonio]

it was before 1993....... thanks quiet for the info.......

[Crom]

Similar question for me. I have had in my possession a revolver since 1997 that is in my mothers name. It was a gift from her to me. I want to transfer it to my name. I have a BFSC.

I think I answered part of my question. Even though I have BFSC I still have to get HSC because there was no grandfathering in the law. Thanks dumb legislators

If I already have a Basic Firearms Safety Certificate (BFSC), do I still need a Handgun Safety Certificate (HSC)? Yes. There are no "grandfathering" provisions in the statute ending the Basic FirearmsSafety Certificate (BFSC) program and initiating the Handgun Safety Certificate (HSC) program. Anyone wishing to purchase or acquire a handgun needs an HSC, regardless of whether he/she possesses a BFSC.

http://ag.ca.gov/firearms/hscfaqs.php

So I have to get HSC, and then submit the transfer form. Unbelievable.

[cchung87]

meh, it should be cakewalk for you. HSC isn't that hard. mostly commonsense gun safety. more of a minor annoyance for you :P