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

  • Register each firearm with the local sheriff
  • Report ownership within 10 days
  • Nothing — out-of-state firearms are exempt

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