Quick question that I hope will have a quick answer. Instead of milling through what I'm sure will be a zillion threads on calguns, I'm hoping one of you Cali gun-loving owners have the answer.

Own an HK45c. NOT on the 'approved' handgun list. I assumed I would have to sell it before moving into CA. I have an acquaintance who believes that a previously purchased handgun while a resident in another state can be legally brought in and owned in CA, regardless of whether or not it is on this list. It is not an 'assault weapon' and it does not have a hi-cap mag.

Any merit to this or do I really need to sell my beloved .45?

And I couldn't find anything specifically on this on the CA DOJ website.

 

As I understand it your friend is correct. One of my clients moved there and took the same assumption and was told at the range it was correct.

 

Thanks Mitch. PM sent

 

Yea pretty sure you can bring it over, just cant have Hi Cap Mags. I know there a few Gen4 Glocks even being sold in the Marketplace which are not on the approved CA list.

 

Thanks Bryant. But is do you know if this is stated anywhere by the DOJ? Anectodal info is great and all, but last thing I need is being stuck with an 'illegal' handgun in CA with no easy way to get rid of it.

 

Here ya Go!

FAQ - Calguns Wiki
Form to fill out to register the Gun in Ca, so you dont have to worry.

http://ag.ca.gov/firearms/forms/pdf/ab991frm.pdf

 

NOICE! Thanks Bryant. REP!

Dammit. Now I may need to buy a bunch of stuff I won't be able to get in CA.

 

and then sell some of it to me!!

 

As a law-abiding citizen and NOT an FFL , I would never purchase a firearm with intent to sell.

 

Of course! Only after you get bored of them! We gun owners get bored easily for some reason...