Correct. CA law only prevents those under age 21 from purchasing a handgun. To my knowledge there is no law against having one gifted to you.
Even being in norcal on vacationfor a week with no gun makes ME nervous. :uhoh:People that are eager to buy a gun make me nervous
Spencer,
You might want to preface your eagerness to buy a firearm with why you are tired of waiting. People that are eager to buy a gun make me nervous
We are tracking all private transfers as illegal in California, so that would include gifts. Fedeal law precludes dealers transfes of handguns to thos under 21. But a 18 year old can move into California with a handgun, reporting its importation to CA DOJ of course on their form within a month. And that 18 year old can open carry that handgun in California.
I'm not up to snuff on the transfer laws, but it is my understanding that interfamilial transfers are an exception to the rule. I know CA still requires the transfer to be done at an FFL. Maybe someone more knowledgeable on the transfer laws could chime in and correct me here...
Obviously you're not a psychiatrist... because your fear is completely unfounded.bad_ace wrote:And I think THIS GUY in particular should make you nervous. He's twenty years old and is chomping at the bit to get a gun, like waiting until he's twenty one is the end of the world. Then there's his user name, Warrior and the picture................uh, I'm not a psychiatrist but this guy makes ME nervous too!Spencer,
You might want to preface your eagerness to buy a firearm with why you are tired of waiting. People that are eager to buy a gun make me nervous
HariCarry wrote:Obviously you're not a psychiatrist... because your fear is completely unfounded.bad_ace wrote:And I think THIS GUY in particular should make you nervous. He's twenty years old and is chomping at the bit to get a gun, like waiting until he's twenty one is the end of the world. Then there's his user name, Warrior and the picture................uh, I'm not a psychiatrist but this guy makes ME nervous too!Spencer,
You might want to preface your eagerness to buy a firearm with why you are tired of waiting. People that are eager to buy a gun make me nervous
I normally ignore trolls, but I just gotta jump on this one.
First, "chomping at the bit" to own a handgun is not in any way an indication that he will be an irresponsible gun owner. And yes, waiting until he's 21 could be the end of the world, at least for him. The right to self defense exists as much at 18 as it does at 21. It's unfortunate that the law doesn't protect that right yet - expect this to change in the near future, as we continue to challenge stupid laws.
Next, his user name and picture don't indicate he would be an irresponsible gun owner either. I just don't see how they would in any way...
I once read a paper by a real psychiatrist, and he said some interesting things about people with irrational fears of guns/gunowners. Essentially, it comes down to sexual disfunction and/or projection of one's mental illnesses onto the targeted gun/gunowner. In sum, if you irrationally fear firearms, it's usually a sign of limp dick; if you irrationally fear gunowners, it's a sign that you actually fear what you would do with a gun, and are projecting those violent tendancies onto the gunowner.
You may want to seek professional help, as you are exhibiting irrational fears.
it cant be done.
The above indicates that an immediate family member can transfer weapons without use f an FFL. Look at the other important requirements (HSC, and DOJ form).
Again, limitation for age sales are only against DEALERS. People are only not allowed to transfer or sell to minors. 18 is not a minor.
This is how I got my first pistol, got it from my dad. No FFL required. Fill out the form and send it in with a $18 dollar money order. You will get a letter back from the DOJ saying you are clear to ownfirearms.