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The document is a form from the California Department of Justice, Bureau of Firearms, used to report Operation of Law or Intra-Familial Firearm Transactions. It outlines the required information for firearm ownership reporting, including personal details of the owner and specifics about the firearms involved. A processing fee of $19.00 is required, along with necessary identification and documentation. The form also includes a declaration for eligibility checks and privacy notices regarding the collection and use of personal information.

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Begin with Section A: Owner Information. Fill in your first name, last name, and other required fields marked with an asterisk (*). Ensure accuracy as this information is crucial for processing.
Proceed to Section B: Firearm(s) Information. For each firearm, select the type (Handgun, Rifle, etc.) and provide details such as model, make, caliber, and serial number. If reporting multiple firearms, attach additional copies of the form as needed.
Complete Section C: Declaration by signing and dating the form. This confirms that all provided information is true and allows for necessary eligibility checks.
Review all sections for completeness before submitting. Incomplete forms will be returned without processing.

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Is it legal to have an unregistered gun in California?

No, there is no legal requirement that a firearm has to be registered unless: the firearm is an assault weapon, or. you are moving into California and own a firearm.

Do I have to sell my guns if I move to California?

There is a federal restriction that requires all transfers of guns between residents of different states to go through an FFL. Theres no California law that says you cant take a firearm out-of-state to an FFL.

What happens if you dont register your gun in California?

Simply having an unregistered gun in your possession is not a criminal offense in California. However, being caught with an unregistered gun in public may result in criminal charges. California law makes it illegal to carry a gun in public unless one of the following applies: You have a valid California firearm permit.

What happens if you dont register your gun?

5861(d) provides that it is a crime for a person to receive or possess a firearm not registered to them in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record. A violation of that provision leads to a penalty of imprisonment for a maximum of 10 years in federal prison, a fine of not more than $10,000, or both.

Are guns automatically registered when purchased in California?

California does not require guns you already own to be registered. There is no retroactive registration. If you move into California, you have 60 days to register your guns. Guns in California are registered when they are sold or transferred through a dealer.

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What is needed for gun transfer in California?

A report must be filed with CA DOJ within 30 days of the transfer and detailing the transfer and firearm, If a handgun is being transferred, the recipient must first obtain a handgun safety certificate, and. The recipient is at least 18 years of age.

What happens if you get caught with a registered gun in California?

Without additional factors, carrying a loaded firearm is a misdemeanor that is punishable by up to a year in jail and a $1,000 fine. This offense is a felony that is punishable by up to three years in prison if any of the following aggravating factors exist: The defendant has felony or a firearm conviction.

Do you legally have to register a gun in California?

There is no firearm registration requirement in California except for assault weapon owners and personal handgun importers.

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