The original purchaser of the gun may get recorded on an ATF Form 4473.
When he privately sells his guns later, or passes them on to his kids, nephews and nieces, there will be no records at all. This is what worries the Left. In my state, the law is explicit that there is no paperwork requirement when transferring ownership of a firearm between spouses, or to child or grandchild.
That is the real “loophole” that anti-gunners are trying to plug by forcing ALL transfers through an FFL.
The ONLY reason for registration is eventual confiscation.
In my state, the law is explicit that there is no paperwork requirement when transferring ownership of a firearm between spouses, or to child or grandchild.
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In Calif, such a transfer is an “Intra-Family” transaction.
No FFL, Background check, or 4473 is required.
However, within thirty days, that transfer must be reported by the receiving party to the state DOJ using the “Report of Operation of Law or Intra-Familial Firearm Transaction” form, (and a fee of $19, I think).
Plus a FSC (Firearms Safety Card-$25 for 5 years), and be at least age 18.