I posted this in the shotgun forum, but realized I probably should have posted it here since it is "legal". Anyway...
In most states (even in California), you are not required to register shotguns, or long guns in general. If a family member is giving you a long gun and they DO NOT have it registered, why go through any type of transfer at all (other than from his hands to mine ???
Is there still a legal requirement to do a proper transfer?
If the answer to the above question is "no", then what if the "giver" is out of state (still family) and the gun will fly along with him in checked bagage. Again, an FFL would not be needed, so would I still have to do a legal transfer for an already un-registered long gun?
By the way, I have read the CA law, but maybe not good enough cause I don't see my answers in there...
Thanks for any help or suggestions!
In most states (even in California), you are not required to register shotguns, or long guns in general. If a family member is giving you a long gun and they DO NOT have it registered, why go through any type of transfer at all (other than from his hands to mine ???
Is there still a legal requirement to do a proper transfer?
If the answer to the above question is "no", then what if the "giver" is out of state (still family) and the gun will fly along with him in checked bagage. Again, an FFL would not be needed, so would I still have to do a legal transfer for an already un-registered long gun?
By the way, I have read the CA law, but maybe not good enough cause I don't see my answers in there...
Thanks for any help or suggestions!