Need law clarification

[TRhysCampbell]

I'm temporarily moving to CA and am bringing my 1911 and Springfield XDe. If I'm there less than a year, do I still have to register my guns?

[SoldierLife7]

Are you going to become a resident?

To be more specific, will you be getting a CA DL, registering your vehicle in CA, paying taxes here, etc., or are you just going to live here temporarily in a more transient status?

[SoldierLife7]

The short answer if you are going to be a resident is yes.

Pursuant to Penal Code sections 17000 and 27560, any person who moves into California with a firearm is considered a "Personal Firearm Importer" and is required by California law to do one of the following within 60 days:

Complete and submit a New Resident Report of Firearm Ownership (BOF 4010A), pdf along with $19.00 to the California Department of Justice, Bureau of Firearms;
Sell or transfer the firearm to a California licensed firearms dealer or to another individual using a California licensed firearms dealer to conduct the transaction; or
Sell or transfer the firearm to a California police or sheriff's department. Persons choosing this option should contact the law enforcement agency for instructions prior to transporting the firearm to the agency.

https://oag.ca.gov/firearms/ab991

[TRhysCampbell]

I'm only going to be here about 8-10 months. I'm not going to apply for a carry permit (already have my TX LTC).

[TRhysCampbell]

I'll likely be switching my TX DL to a CA DL so I don't get static from cops here who hate Texas.

[tehDiceman]

I'll likely be switching my TX DL to a CA DL so I don't get static from cops here who hate Texas.

If you're getting a CA ID, you will need to report your firearms to CADOJ.

Also, won't switching your license invalidate your TX carry permit? I assure you that my lifetime Indiana permit is very likely no good once my IN ID expired.

[Doheny]

I'm only going to be here about 8-10 months. I'm not going to apply for a carry permit (already have my TX LTC).

Your TX permit won’t be good in CA, but I assume you know that. Most CA LE agencies likely wouldn’t issue you a permit if they knew you’re intent was to only stay 8-10 months.