CA-FSC California Firearm Transfer Laws 3

Question 1

When two private parties in California want to transfer a handgun between each other, what is generally required?

Accepted Answer

The transfer must be conducted through a licensed California dealer

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They may transfer directly with a signed bill of sale and witness

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They must notify local law enforcement within 5 days of transfer

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They must obtain a special private transfer permit from the DOJ

Question 2

Which of the following intrafamilial transfers is EXEMPT from the standard dealer transfer process in California?

Accepted Answer

Transfer between parent and child

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Transfer between cousins

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Transfer between siblings

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Transfer between in-laws

Question 3

A California resident inherits a firearm from a deceased relative who lived in another state. How must this transfer be handled?

Accepted Answer

The firearm must be shipped to and transferred through a California licensed dealer

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The heir may take direct possession since inherited property is exempt

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The heir must surrender the firearm to local law enforcement for processing

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The heir must obtain a federal import license before taking possession

Question 4

How is the dealer fee for conducting a private party transfer (PPT) regulated in California?

Accepted Answer

California law sets a maximum statutory fee dealers may charge for a PPT

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No fee may be charged for private party transfers

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Dealers may charge a maximum of $10 per firearm by federal law

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Dealers may charge any amount they choose since it is a private service

Question 5

Can a California resident legally loan a handgun to a friend for home protection?

Accepted Answer

Generally no, with only very narrow exceptions such as immediate danger situations

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Yes, for up to 30 days with a written loan agreement

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Yes, if the friend holds a valid Firearm Safety Certificate

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Yes, between any two adults who are both California residents

Question 6

An out-of-state resident wants to give a firearm as a gift to a California resident. How must this transfer occur?

Accepted Answer

The firearm must be shipped to a California licensed dealer for proper transfer

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The California resident may receive it directly through the U.S. mail

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The out-of-state donor may hand-deliver it at the California state border

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Gift transfers between individuals are always exempt from transfer laws

Question 7

Which of the following is exempt from California's one-handgun-per-30-days purchase limit?

Accepted Answer

Receiving a handgun through a qualifying intrafamilial transfer

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Buying two handguns simultaneously from the same dealer

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Purchasing a handgun at a licensed gun show

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Purchasing a handgun through a licensed online seller