CA handgun owners, a question

[12AX7]

Hello everybody. I'm new here and new to the world of hundguns.
Due to a recent incident of burglary, my wife and I decided that we need a firearm at home.
My question is for California gun owners. If my wife wants to go to the firing range with my gun but without me, is she in violation of the CA Gun Law or is it perfectly legal? We're both Handgun Safety Certificate holders, btw.
Thanks for the answer in advance.

 

[eflatminor]

She can borrow your gun just like she can borrow your car.

 

[magsnubby]

From what i understand it's perfectly legal. Here's the DOJ web site:

http://ag.ca.gov/firearms/

Lots of great info for Cal gun owners here:

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/index.php

 

[12AX7]

Thanks E♭m and magsnubby.

 

[Jaenak]

California gun owners? There are some left still? I thought the state of California repealed the Constitution.

 

[glockman19]

If my wife wants to go to the firing range with my gun but without me, is she in violation of the CA Gun Law or is it perfectly legal?

she's Perfectly Legal

 

[Birukun]

And check out www.Calguns.net to get a good feel for current law and how you can help change California for the better.

 

[scrat]

calguns is a great site

 

[Quiet]

IMHO, www.calguns.net is a must for any CA gun owner.

 

[billwiese]

Hi...

Yes, I know what a 12AX7 is

I just saw your post on Calguns too but since this screen is open I'll answer here...

Aside from joint ownership of community property, the 'infrequent loan' provisions appear to cover this too - esp as your wife has an HSC. As per 12078(d)(2) PC, parties known to each other can lend each other handguns for lawful purposes for 30 day periods if the recipient holds a valid HSC card and is not a 'prohibited person'.

And no one's gonna give you or your wife grief for possessing a handgun DROSd in one or the others' names, esp when legally transported locked & unloaded.

The only exception is if you were illegally CCWing the gun (which can include improper transport - unlocked/loaded in your vehicle). First-time illegal unpapered CCW is a 'wobbler', charged as misdemeanor w/likely no jail for 'clean' people not charged w/other crimes (assault, drugs, priors, etc.). But there are 'escalator' provisions in the law that state if the handgun is not DROSed to the person popped for illegal unpapered CCW, then the initial CCW charge should be a felony.

The above paragraph should not be interpreted as a recommendation for illegal concealed carry.


Bill Wiese
San Jose CA

 

[CountGlockula]

Can I give my firearm to my spouse?

http://ag.ca.gov/firearms/pubfaqs.php#21

Yes, as long as the person receiving the firearm is not in a prohibited category [PDF 10 kb / 1 pg] and the firearm is not an assault weapon, the transfer of a firearm between a husband and wife or registered domestic partners is exempt from the requirement to use a licensed dealer to perform the transfer. However, if the firearm is a handgun, the recipient must submit an Report of Operation of Law or Intra-Familial Handgun Transaction [PDF 481 kb / 2 pg] and $19 fee to the DOJ within 30 days.

(PC sections 12076(f), 12078(i))

 

[Sir Aardvark]

Count,

The part you quoted is if someone were to die and leave you the handguns.

e.g.: your dad dies and wills you his gun collection - you would then have to register all of the willed handguns, but, you do not have to do it through an FFL dealer.
Of course, the state still makes you pay the $$$ to register them, though.

 

[ArmedBear]

However, if the firearm is a handgun, the recipient must submit an Report of Operation of Law or Intra-Familial Handgun Transaction [PDF 481 kb / 2 pg] and $19 fee to the DOJ within 30 days.

I wonder how many of these are submitted in a given year.

You think it's in the double digits?

I haven't inherited any handguns. But I've known people who have, and I never heard them mention filling out a report about it. I don't think many people have even heard about this law.

 

[12AX7]

Thanks, Bill. That settles it.
Should have used EL34 instead.

 

[thorn726]

I haven't inherited any handguns. But I've known people who have, and I never heard them mention filling out a report about it. I don't think many people have even heard about this law.

i would guess that since handguns are required to be registered here, guns passed down that actually get used get re regged.

i guess it comes down to how much trouble do you want, and where you use the weapon.