Big B
Member
I have an old Sears model 25 .22 cal semi-automatic rifle that was given to me by my father in law, and I've been told that I don't need to register it. I was also told at a sporting goods store that to register it I have to bring it in with my father in law (original registered owner), and leave it for twelve days while the background check clears. Is all of this true? Also I'm talking to my grandparents (in laws) about acquiring two old revolvers from them. One is a 38 special, and the other is a small 22. If I get these I want them to be registered legally in my name. The 38 was purchased by great grandpa, who is no longer with us, and still registered in his name. The 22 was a gift from a friend years ago. Neither original registered owners are around or available to be present to transfer ownership. I'm old enough to own a handgun in Ca., but not old enough to claim that they were given to me before handgun laws went into effect. What do I need to do to ensure that these guns can't be taken from me if I take them out for target practice?