In-state DROS Transfer from a non-California resident

[Shorthair]

Question: If my step-son, who is not a California resident, brings a handgun with him when he drives here for a visit this summer can we do a Transfer/DROS legally in California for an off-roster handgun? Will the fact that he is not a California resident and that I am be a problem ?? Other than being off roster the gun is California legal. Thanks

[rromeo]

I'm presuming you're a guy. He would have to transfer the gun to his mother first if it's off roster.

[brianm767]

The fact that he is your "step" son is the problem, he can not transfer an off roster gun to you, he can however transfer it to his mother (she would need a hand gun safety card) through a Cali FFL, and it can be shipped to or hand delivered by son to the FFL for the transfer, then once she legally owns it, it can then be transferred to you, not sure what paper work has to be done for wife to husband? or if any is required between spouses? some one help me here.

For a roster exempt interstate intrafamily transfer it has to be between blood related child, parent or grand parent

You will also need to find a dealer who is familiar with this type of transfer, many are not.

[Shorthair]

Let me get it staight. If he were to move here and become a California residient then he could transfer the same firearm to me without involving his mother/my wife ?? Basically, an Arizona resident could not meet me in El Centro for a FTF transfer, correct?

[EBR Works]

That's correct. Both parties to a PPT must be residents of California.

[brianm767]

Let me get it staight. If he were to move here and become a California residient then he could transfer the same firearm to me without involving his mother/my wife ?? Basically, an Arizona resident could not meet me in El Centro for a FTF transfer, correct?

Well yes a AZ resident can meet you in Cali to do a FTF transfer of a firearm through a FFL(meets Federal requirements) , but a couple things, (1) it is not a Private party transfer, since both parties are not Cali residents, it's a dealer transfer, the same as if you bought the gun off Gun broker, so the dealer can charge you what ever he wants for the transfer, (2) the gun (handgun) would have to be roster approved, and of course a assault weapon can not be transferred. if it were your child, parent or grandparent, then the transfer would be roster exempt, steps dont count, so once again, yes it sucks, but if your looking to get a off roster gun, it has to go through your wife.