Transfer Ownership of Guns Question
A friend of mine who is 22 years old had his father pass away recently. His father had about 10 guns, 5 handguns and 5 rifles. He wants to know how he can put the guns in his name ? There were no documents in the fathers will saying anything about the guns and the rest of his family doesnt want them. Do you guys know how he can get them in his name ? He is in California.
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Take a copy of the death cert and a letter from the estate to a gun dealer and do a legal transfer that way. 0 -
When my father passed away last May, his wife (widow) became the legal permit holder for 15 days, time enough to transfer or dispose of the registered handguns. This was in NY.
Time is of the essence, have him contact the sheriff's office for exact details & procedures. They will also be able to temporarily store them for him and provide a receipt for pickup.0 -
Dear GAWD!
I am never moving to California.
I didn't realize it's that bad.0 -
Okay. But I'm staying in rural Colorado. It's still less restrictive than CA (so far. We'll see what Bill Ritter has up his sleeve) 0 -
[8D]--Hey colonel--You're right--Never move to California--You-d hate life here-
--Earthquakes /storms/tornados/snow/ice/predator gov/no assualt weapons--there's nothing left in life --FOR YOU--
--=[:p][:p]JIMBO0 -
Have your friend go talk with a California dealer to verify CA requirements. In MOST states, there is no "putting a gun in your name", with the exception of Class III type weapons. When you BUY from a dealer, the dealer makes a record of the sale. That is NOT registration. It IS the duty of the executor of the estate to transfer property in accordance with a will, so long as recipient can legally possess. Including guns. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by jimbowby
[8D]--Hey colonel--You're right--Never move to California--You-d hate life here-
--Earthquakes /storms/tornados/snow/ice/predator gov/no assualt weapons--there's nothing left in life --FOR YOU--
--=[:p][:p]JIMBO
Been there once.
Checked it off my list.0 -
OK...when my grandfather passed away last year, I took posession of his 12Guage and .22. After offering my grandmother a (above market price) settlement, she told me that I was the only grandson that appreciated his background in hunting (he provided meat for the family while growing up in the 20's in Saskatchewan...amazing what you learn about your grandparents when they're gone...). THEY WERE GIVEN TO ME. Don't tell me I need to bring 'em to a dealer to get transferred. 0 -
quote:Colonel Plink Posted
Dear GAWD!
I am never moving to California.
I didn't realize it's that bad.
No kidding! In America one would just load them in their car and drive away.0 -
Since there is no registration law in CA for guns not on the restricted list why is there a transfer question. Its like a set of dishes, just take them and walk away.
I moved out of LA in 1993 so maybe the laws have changed but the family members make the distribution of assets and its a done deal. The state doesn't have anything to say about who get what dishes or blankets in the house![:0][:0]0 -
CA requires that all handguns be registered with the state DoJ and there is a $19 fee for each one. CA law allows a child to receive a gun from a parent without going through an FFL or being held for the otherwise usual 10 day waiting period (CA residents can even get handguns from out of state parents or grandparents bypassing the drop test ban on importing unlisted handguns FYI for you CA guys with such relatives living in free states). Any dealer should have the self-registration form or the DoJ web site has the download. The rifles should not require any legal action, just take them home. Unless...
Bear in mind any "assault rifles" or magazines over 10 rounds cannot be legally passed on. By law they must be surrendered to police or destroyed.0 -
quote:Originally posted by badwrench
It's actually not. When my Dad died, he gave all his guns to me before he passed. This was 8 years ago and I didn't have to do any transfer or anything. It is legal to give or sell any firearm to an immediate family member without tranferring it, as long as both parties can legally own a gun (not convicted felons, etc.).
Yep- I only have one in question that is still registerd with Richmond PD, and that was my uncles (Police service/issue revolver) handed down to my dad then me. I don't think it would still be on the books but who knows.0 -
quote:Originally posted by SaxonPig
be legally passed on. By law they must be surrendered to police or destroyed.
Not sure but I think Calif Class III holders are exempt from receiving assault weapons in that kinda case.0 -
It is actually very simple. Nothing has to be done with the rifles. The handguns have to be registered with the State DOJ. See the link for the form. There is a $19.00 fee for the registration (total, not each).
http://ag.ca.gov/firearms/forms/pdf/oplaw.pdf?PHPSESSID=4758be8e8e97c06a1e7ff6196729dad6
Fill out the form and send it to the address on the form along with a check for $19.00. He will get a letter acknowledging the registration in a few weeks.
He is also supposed to have a Handgun Safety Certificate to take possession of the handguns.0 -
I thought that I read the fee was per gun.
Doesn't matter. I fled CA in 1992 because of all the Draconian gun laws coming down the pike and never regretted the move.
My sympathies to those still stuck there.0 -
quote:Originally posted by SaxonPig
I thought that I read the fee was per gun.
Doesn't matter. I fled CA in 1992 because of all the Draconian gun laws coming down the pike and never regretted the move.
My sympathies to those still stuck there.
Normally it is, except for a bequest or inter-familial transfer.0 -
you dont have to worry about rifles. handguns have to be registered, so call the county you live in to find specific rules. I woul get a copy of the death certificate to have in case anybody ever decides to inquire on those guns. Also if the mother is still alive she could write something up for his records saying as the spouse of so and so I grant these weapons to so and so. that way 15 years ago brother billy or whomever gets his eye on some of them 0 -
his parents were divorced so the wife has no legal standing...from what i was told. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by Mr Cool
his parents were divorced so the wife has no legal standing...from what i was told.
Are you in CA?
I'm no lawyer but unless you live in CA or NY & have to register guns in your state I see no need to get these guns transfered to you. You ought to be able just go an pick them up.0
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