Moving to California? Heads up. - 12/15/15
I searched around on here and didn't find any alerts to this fairly new Firearms requirement in Ca. Why anyone would want to move there I don't know but if you already own Firearms and are forced to move there for some reason this is a huge heads up for those that might not be aware of it.
Firearms Information for New California Residents
Pursuant to Penal Code sections 17000 and 27560, any person who moves into California with a firearm is considered a "Personal Firearm Importer" and is required by California law to do one of the following within 60 days:
Complete and submit a New Resident Report of Firearm Ownership (BOF 4010A), pdf along with $19.00 to the California Department of Justice, Bureau of Firearms;
Sell or transfer the firearm to a California licensed firearms dealer or to another individual using a California licensed firearms dealer to conduct the transaction; or
Sell or transfer the firearm to a California police or sheriff's department. Persons choosing this option should contact the law enforcement agency for instructions prior to transporting the firearm to the agency.
Failure to comply with California law could result in criminal prosecution (Pen. Code, § 27590).
http://oag.ca.gov/firearms/ab991
I read a couple interesting things I have to wonder about on the 4010A form...
From the BOF 4010A form:
"A firearms eligibility check will be conducted to determine whether you are lawfully eligible to possess firearms. Once approved, you will receive a confirmation notice of your New Resident Report of Firearm Ownership."
I have to wonder if this is broad enough language that pretty much allows them to deny ownership for any reason they like and force you to resort to legal action to appeal it in order to now get your firearms back or keep them? I also wonder how long does this take and could approval be stalled for months?
" • Barrel Length-Enter the barrel length as stated either in your owner's manual, manufacturer's website, or measure the barrel length by closing the action of the firearm and inserting a wooden dowel down the barrel until it stops. Mark the dowel with a pen at the muzzle. Remove the dowel and measure the distance between the inserted end of the dowel and the pen mark."
https://oag.ca.gov/sites/all/files/agweb/pdfs/firearms/forms/ab991frm.pdf?
I have to question these instructions for accurate legal measurement. I'm sure most here remember what got Randy Weaver in trouble, He measured a shotgun he cut off incorrectly because he did not have a shell in the chamber when he measured the inside length. from my understanding and if I am not mistaken, Fed law states that the barrel measurement does not include the chamber right? Are they going to "assume" and judge the difference on their own and find inconsistencies in these measurements causing a hold up of some kind?
Pretty sure the whole thing is BS and Unconstitutional.
Firearms Information for New California Residents
Pursuant to Penal Code sections 17000 and 27560, any person who moves into California with a firearm is considered a "Personal Firearm Importer" and is required by California law to do one of the following within 60 days:
Complete and submit a New Resident Report of Firearm Ownership (BOF 4010A), pdf along with $19.00 to the California Department of Justice, Bureau of Firearms;
Sell or transfer the firearm to a California licensed firearms dealer or to another individual using a California licensed firearms dealer to conduct the transaction; or
Sell or transfer the firearm to a California police or sheriff's department. Persons choosing this option should contact the law enforcement agency for instructions prior to transporting the firearm to the agency.
Failure to comply with California law could result in criminal prosecution (Pen. Code, § 27590).
http://oag.ca.gov/firearms/ab991
I read a couple interesting things I have to wonder about on the 4010A form...
From the BOF 4010A form:
"A firearms eligibility check will be conducted to determine whether you are lawfully eligible to possess firearms. Once approved, you will receive a confirmation notice of your New Resident Report of Firearm Ownership."
I have to wonder if this is broad enough language that pretty much allows them to deny ownership for any reason they like and force you to resort to legal action to appeal it in order to now get your firearms back or keep them? I also wonder how long does this take and could approval be stalled for months?
" • Barrel Length-Enter the barrel length as stated either in your owner's manual, manufacturer's website, or measure the barrel length by closing the action of the firearm and inserting a wooden dowel down the barrel until it stops. Mark the dowel with a pen at the muzzle. Remove the dowel and measure the distance between the inserted end of the dowel and the pen mark."
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I have to question these instructions for accurate legal measurement. I'm sure most here remember what got Randy Weaver in trouble, He measured a shotgun he cut off incorrectly because he did not have a shell in the chamber when he measured the inside length. from my understanding and if I am not mistaken, Fed law states that the barrel measurement does not include the chamber right? Are they going to "assume" and judge the difference on their own and find inconsistencies in these measurements causing a hold up of some kind?
Pretty sure the whole thing is BS and Unconstitutional.