Having a handgun passed down

[STiLtd683]

Hey all, I'm in an interesting situation and I was hoping one of you could help me. My grandfather's best friend recently passed. He was an LEO and he passed a 1960's era issue revolver on to his daughter. His daughter thinks it would mean more if I had it. I was just curious how this would go legally. The gun is still in his name as the daughter has no clue how to transfer anything. Any tips on how we would go about getting everything settled legally? Thanks in advance.

[Ron-Solo]

A PPT or "Private Persons Transfer" conducted at your local Federal Firearms Licensed Dealer (FFL) would be the legal way to make the transfer. The fee is $35 (fixed by law) and you will need a "Handgun Safety Certificate" aka HSC to complete the transaction. The HSC can be obtained thru most dealers. There are some exemptions o the HSC requirement, such as active or retired LE or active military. There are others too.

He was legally allowed to pass the handgun to his granddaughter via the intra-familial exemption, and depending on the time when it was transferred, no paperwork would have been required.

She would have to go to the FFL with you to conduct the transfer.

[STiLtd683]

Thank you!

[GunsAndAmmoGirl]

So, the granddaughter does not have to do an intrafamilial transfer first? And can just meet the guy at their FFL and do a PPT?

[Quiet]

So, the granddaughter does not have to do an intrafamilial transfer first? And can just meet the guy at their FFL and do a PPT?

Yes.

Within 60 days of recieving the handgun, the granddaughter can transfer the handgun via PPT without sending in the Op Law/Intra-Familial Transfer form first. [PC 12070(b)(3)]


Penal Code 12070
(b) Subdivision (a) does not include any of the following:
(3) The sale, lease, or transfer of a firearm by a person who obtains title to the firearm by intestate succession or by bequest or as a surviving spouse pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 13500) of Part 2 of Division 8 of the Probate Code, provided the person disposes of the firearm within 60 days of receipt of the firearm.

[GunsAndAmmoGirl]

Makes sense, thanks a bunch!

[STiLtd683]

Thank you.

[VytamenC Tactical]

Yes.

Within 60 days of recieving the handgun, the granddaughter can transfer the handgun via PPT without sending in the Op Law/Intra-Familial Transfer form first. [PC 12070(b)(3)]


Penal Code 12070
(b) Subdivision (a) does not include any of the following:
(3) The sale, lease, or transfer of a firearm by a person who obtains title to the firearm by intestate succession or by bequest or as a surviving spouse pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 13500) of Part 2 of Division 8 of the Probate Code, provided the person disposes of the firearm within 60 days of receipt of the firearm.

i never knew about that one wow