California Law
What must a person who moves to California with firearms do?
Answer
Report ownership to DOJ within 60 days, or sell or transfer the firearms under California law
Persons who move to California with the intention of establishing residency must either report ownership of firearms to DOJ within 60 days, or sell or transfer the firearms pursuant to California law. Keeping them requires a New Resident Firearm Ownership Report and a $19 fee.
Source: Chapter 6: New California Resident Requirement
Not the answer
- Apply to DOJ for a unique serial number for each firearm within 90 days, or keep them locked in a safe
- Report ownership to DOJ within 10 days, or store the firearms with a licensed dealer for inspection
- Register each firearm with the local sheriff within 30 days, or surrender them to police
Practice this
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