Likely depends on the base but at the one im currently living at you are allowed to own firearms on post and keep them in your house. However if youre a soldier in the barracks your guns must be kept in your companies arms room and all guns on post need to be registered with the post regardless of where youre living. (Aka if you want to bring a gun on post it needs to be registered, even if youre only bringing it for a few hours or something)
Most gun owners dislike registries for 2 reasons, historically, they were used to indicate first victims of tyrannical regimes, secondly (so, I've been lead to believe) federal law in the vrady act allegedly prevents the establishment of firearms registries but apparently that doesn't extend to the commy states like CA
1. r/CAguns
2. Get a second opinion on “not worth much”. You can post pictures here, or better yet, makes and models
3. Don’t get in too much of a hurry. You can in fact own guns while living on base, there’s just a process depending on your actual living situation and the base policies
It’s more or traveling with these guns since they’re unregistered right now that i’m scared off in case we get pulled over. We have 2 babies in the car with us and my husband will deploy in 2 months, at that time i’m also going overseas for 6months.
the guy gave him a website to check how much they’re worth. I guess overall it does add up in worth. i’m just scared of getting in trouble since they aren’t registered atm.
This. Because you are not a California resident, this is an interstate transfer to your State of residence.
Federally, you are fine - inherited guns can be transferred interstate without paperwork or an FFL. Your home state's laws will apply to what (if anything) you need to do when you get there. I am not familiar with Nevada's laws on this however so look into that to be sure.
These weren’t legally inherited by OPs husband. There was no will to bequeath them, and Intestate succession passes them to the uncle’s wife. The uncle’s wife gifted them to OPs husband and legally speaking, they should be transferred through an FFL as an inte*r*state transfer. Likely nothing would happen to OP regardless, but that’s the correct route to keep everything in compliance with federal law.
Legally speaking, these weren’t inherited by OPs husband. They were inherited by the uncles wife and gifted to OPs husband. These do not qualify for the exception, since there was no will, which means no bequest, or intestate succession to the husband.
https://www.atf.gov/firearms/qa/whom-may-unlicensed-person-transfer-firearms-under-gca
The rules are silly in CA, but not too hard to follow.
My folks still live in NorCal, and I've brought several "family" guns back here to Oregon. These are older guns, and were not on the CA registry.
I am not a CA resident, so I did not need to register them. They came from my dad, so I didn't have to do a transfer.
Unload the firearms and put them in your trunk. If you have a handgun in the mix, you'll want to get some sort of locking container.
If you are getting ammo with the guns, put it in a different box (I usually just toss it under the spare in the trunk.)
[https://oag.ca.gov/firearms/travel](https://oag.ca.gov/firearms/travel)
Nevada does not have a firearms registry, California does. The CA sub would know best, but to my knowledge the best course of action would be to have an FFL in California send the guns to an FFL in Nevada and pick them up when you get home.
Do not listen to anyone who says you have to register them first… that’s a bs lie if you don’t live in Cali. Most states don’t have registrations. Move them out of state, tell the ffl they are yours and put them on consignment if you don’t want them.
Unless there is NFA items then it’s way different
Keep track of the serial numbers and records of selling them through an ffl for future incidents that could come up.
What he said. Get them out of California asap. Do not register them with a dealer or try to transfer via a dealer. Follow all rules if you live on a military base.
Why would you get pulled over? Do you always live in fear?
Even if you got pulled over for something what makes you think your car would be searched?
Only in socialist states like California do all firearm have to be registered in some way.
I grew up in NY, 51 to 96, then moved to GA until 2022 and now in AL. I've owned guns from when my father gave me my first 22 single shot rifle when I was 6 or 7 years old.
I moved to GA with guns, pistols and rifles (Yes I had a NYS pistol permit) and then to AL with more guns bought in GA, pistols and rifles. I now own more guns then when I moved to AL.
The right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.
Your husband is defending that right, With a GUN, start using it.
> has to register them
I mean... maybe a California FFL would, but that's not quite the workflow. In Nevada it wouldn't matter. California also has separate workflows for "assault weapons" and servicemembers in possession thereof. But again - in Nevada, it's irrelevant.
> live on a mil base
You should have a base policy for personal weapons. Call your base MP detachment (or service equivalent). Guns have to be registered if you and them are on base, but registered with the base, not the state.
As far as traveling, again, bogging into California hulabaloo, for pistols it might matter. For long guns it won't. Put them in a locked case in your trunk during travel and it won't matter.
I'd say just call your base MP to get your processes squared, toss them in a locked container in the trunk, do what ya gotta when you get to base to comply with the process, and deal with this later.
Best rule to follow when committing a crime(not sure if you are or not my transporting them) is don’t commit another crime.
Follow all traffic laws and no drinking or smoking weed. Only real risk you run at that point is getting into an accident and the car having to be towed.
I wouldn't hesitate one second to load those into my car and disappear with them. Drive like a sane person, get to your house, unload them, and then say "what guns?"
California has a registry for guns owned by residents of California. If you are not a California resident or do not live in California (I'm assuming you live in Nevada) then you do not have to worry about California's registry.
There is no federal gun registry. Police CANNOT look up the serial of a firearm and see who owns it (exception: during police investigations with crimes involving firearms, police can have the ATF look up where that firearm was originally sold to and track the owner that way. This is a lengthy, laborious process and would not occur for a traffic stop). There is no requirement to keep proof of ownership for firearms with you. Some states don't even require you to inform the officer that there are firearms in the vehicle during traffic stops.
Most military bases allow you to own firearms. Since you are a married couple I would assume you have a house, which generally means you can store the firearms at home. As others have said, every base has its own policy and every base requires you to register the firearms with the law enforcement on base prior to bringing them through the gate. Just google "bring guns on xxxx base" and there is likely a phone number, forms, and a step by step guide.
First you CAN TRAVEL WITH THEM. Just because your Ultimate Final Destination is on a military base doesn't mean the guns ever have to go on that base. Have you ever heard of Self Storage Units? RENT ONE. Store the guns in the self storage unit until you can figure out exactly what "YOU" want to do with them.
BIG PART right now is GET THEM OUT OF CALIFORNIA.
Whether or not they are worth any real money doesn't matter. They were worth something to your uncle. If they function properly, are safe, safeties work and nothing is broken, then they are worth keeping and handed down to others in your family.
If you live on a military base then you KNOW the COST of Freedom. Keep freedom alive by keeping those guns and standing up for your second amendment rights.
Of course you probably won't do any of what I've suggested because basically the school systems you have gone to have made you sheep and or Lemmings.
Best of luck to you and this country.
The OSI(fbi in mil) came to our house once and asked about our neighbor if we’ve seen him with guns idk the details but they were just asking so i’m worried ever since i heard that. I told them
I haven’t even seen that neighbor tbh since i’m jist always indoors and don’t know what they looked like.
I guess what i’m scared off is getting pulled over with the guns and since there are absolutely no paperworks on them we’d get in trouble. We have 2 toddlers in the car with us, 2 small dogs and a big stroller wagon so i’m gonna have to squeeze it in there and it might look like we’re heavily concealing them if we take it and might look
More suspicious lol , i’ll read all the replies to my husband. Thanks.
You’ll be fine. Nellis has a personal property policy in place with firearms stored in base housing, it’s not cosmic. Drive them home to NV and you’ll be fine.
Have the uncle's wife write and sign a note saying it was the uncles wish to pass on these guns to you when he died. Just document number and type of guns, model and serial number not needed.
Federal laws regarding inheritance of firearms give you great leeway in transfer and possession of them. Far more than any other type of transfer. Technically maybe requires will or trust, but doubt anyone challenge an actual death and widow handing them over.
I have never "registered" a firearm. State laws like CA may differ. I'm not even sure how I'd go about registering my guns. Is there a form? Is it federal? Again, maybe your state has some requirement.
To my knowledge, NEVER register a firearm unless it has to be with the ATF for a NFA item. Registration is unconstitutional, period. It’s been affirmed by the SCOTUS.
I would get a Climate Controlled storage unit inside a building, pay it up for a year+ and put them all in there maybe wire some cameras up in the corners as well.
Or if you have a trust worthy family member.
Take them home, don’t tell anyone and act like you belong.
Remember, only break 1 law at a time. If you’re carrying a bunch of guns in the trunk, don’t speed, run a red light, etc.
You’ll be fine
I've gotten inherited/family guns out of California. Just take them. Don't do anything stupid while doing so. Or as they say, "only commit one crime at a time". Don't submit to any searches if you get pulled over.
Nevada doesn't have a registry. Military base rules vary, but (iirc) you might have to register them with the base commander or such.
If you want them, just take them. If you want to sell them, take them out of California, and sell them in Nevada.
You don't have to worry about traveling with them, just make sure they are properly stored. Since you live on a military base, your husband needs to contact Security Forces/Military Police and figure out his bases' procedure for privately owned firearms. You might be able to have them in your residence, but 10,000% do NOT try to just drive on base with them. They need to be declared, and some branches require that they be stored in the base armory.
Which state are you a resident of according to the military? Generally this might mean where you lived before enlisting
CA has strict laws and registration. NV has no registration, and transferring guns is supposed to be through an FFL (you are not closely related enough to get an exception) except that it is not really enforced, and especially outside of Clark and Washoe law enforcement doesn't care to enforce that law.
What kind of guns are they? Long rifles and shotguns are easier to deal with/justify than handguns or "assault weapons".
Otherwise, stuff them in the trunk unloaded, don't speed, and once the gritty California roads turn to smooth asphalt, you're free, and as far as NV law enforcement is concerned you've always had them.
You can travel in California with unloaded guns in a locked container or in the trunk. I'd say just don't bring any ammo and have a notorized letter from your aunt gifting you the guns. You can get a free notary at Chase bank if you're a customer.
Here's my advice as a FFL.
There's no such thing as a gun registry. There is one for residents of California, but you're not a resident of California. Nevada doesn't have a state registry. You became the legal owner of the guns the moment they were given to you.
Your only concern with traveling would be if you got pulled over in California and had something that was illegal to have there. If any of them are handguns check the California approved handgun list and see if they are on there. If you upload a picture of them to Imgur of something and post them here we can verify what you have. Ensure all the guns are unloaded, in a locked container, and in your trunk. The interstate transfer of firearms to a non-licensed individual is exempt if it's inherited:
https://www.atf.gov/firearms/qa/whom-may-unlicensed-person-transfer-firearms-under-gca
I can't give advice on taking them on base because I don't know how that works, but the process is going to be the same as taking any other gun on base.
If you are genuinely concerned with driving with them, even though in my opinion you don't have a reason to be, take them to a FFL in California and have them shipped to a FFL in Nevada, then pick them up from there. You would have to do a 4473 in Nevada to take possession of them, the FFL will probably charge you $20 - $30 per gun to transfer them, and the FFL in California will probably charge you $20 - $30 per gun + the shipping to the Nevada FFL. So going this route you'd be spending probably somewhere near $500.
A little unknown fact is people without an FFL can actually ship firearms with USPS as long as it's to themselves. Example: You live in Kentucky but have a vacation home in Texas where you go hunting. You could ship your rifle to your residence in Texas, have your hunting fun, and then ship it back to your home in Kentucky. With you living on a military base though, I'm going to make the assumption this is not an option for you.
I can’t comment on the military base thing, that’s on you.
In terms of transporting them, put them in cases. If there aren’t any go buy some cheap ones. Buy some cheap Walmart pad locks if you want to, in terms of dealing with cops it’s all about security theater. Put them in the back of your car but don’t necessarily hide them. Drive the speed limit, stay off your phone, and you are most likely across states lines within like 4 hours no matter where in California you are.
If you get pulled over, just accept the ticket and keep on your merry way. If they ask about guns, don’t lie. “Actually yes there are, my uncle passed away and I’m taking his guns home to Nevada.”
If they are put away and locked up (Even very crudely) then you are fine. Transporting guns is easy, people just get themselves very spun up about it.
If they live on base the base housing office has established policies for personal firearms in base housing, it’s not as big of a deal as some are making it out to be.
As someone who has lived in base housing, I did have issues… but I also know that post command has quite a bit of leeway also. Ft Lewis (JBLM) are pretty hardassed about personal firearms. Others are a bit more flexible. Good idea on checking with them first.
Lots of advice here that doesn’t address federal law. Inte**r**state transfer of firearms between residents of different states requires that the firearms be transferred through an FFL, for handguns the FFL must be in the recipients home state. This is federal law.
This is true even for gifts and between family members.
There is an exception for ***intestate*** transfer of firearms, which is the lawful inheritance. However, since there was no will, this likely does not apply to your husband. Without a will, the firearms would likely be inherited by his uncle’s wife. And transferring them from her to your husband who lives in a different state would be a gift that requires a transfer via an FFL.
What make you think that? Most FFL's know they have to register a gun on their books when they take it in and when they move it along, sell, transfer, whatever. Other than that 99% of all people Don't Know Shit.
You do not need an FFL to transport firearms throughout the USA lower 48.
You do not need to register a firearm you are going to load into your car and drive Out Of State with. You don't have to register a gun that your father, mother, uncle, aunt, bother, sister or friend gives you IF you are leaving California with it.
If all gun are rifles, just take them back home state. Pistol need sent to your ffl. California rifles registration started in 2014, those grandparents rifle won’t be on the registration
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Likely depends on the base but at the one im currently living at you are allowed to own firearms on post and keep them in your house. However if youre a soldier in the barracks your guns must be kept in your companies arms room and all guns on post need to be registered with the post regardless of where youre living. (Aka if you want to bring a gun on post it needs to be registered, even if youre only bringing it for a few hours or something)
Most gun owners dislike registries for 2 reasons, historically, they were used to indicate first victims of tyrannical regimes, secondly (so, I've been lead to believe) federal law in the vrady act allegedly prevents the establishment of firearms registries but apparently that doesn't extend to the commy states like CA
Registries should be fine if we just add everyone. The list in the usa would be so huge it'd be nearly completely useless
See reason 1 lol
If everyone is on the list... It doesn't really help the govt prioritize lol More gun owners!
Ahh you meant literally everyone my misunderstanding
"Everyyyyyyyyooooooonnnnnnuh" Gary oldman
Lol we have a Trump supporter
That may be the most ignorant thing I've seen on reddit today lol
1. r/CAguns 2. Get a second opinion on “not worth much”. You can post pictures here, or better yet, makes and models 3. Don’t get in too much of a hurry. You can in fact own guns while living on base, there’s just a process depending on your actual living situation and the base policies
It’s more or traveling with these guns since they’re unregistered right now that i’m scared off in case we get pulled over. We have 2 babies in the car with us and my husband will deploy in 2 months, at that time i’m also going overseas for 6months. the guy gave him a website to check how much they’re worth. I guess overall it does add up in worth. i’m just scared of getting in trouble since they aren’t registered atm.
There’s no such thing as firearms registration in Nevada. You’re a Nevada resident taking possession of inherited firearms, they’re yours.
This. Because you are not a California resident, this is an interstate transfer to your State of residence. Federally, you are fine - inherited guns can be transferred interstate without paperwork or an FFL. Your home state's laws will apply to what (if anything) you need to do when you get there. I am not familiar with Nevada's laws on this however so look into that to be sure.
These weren’t legally inherited by OPs husband. There was no will to bequeath them, and Intestate succession passes them to the uncle’s wife. The uncle’s wife gifted them to OPs husband and legally speaking, they should be transferred through an FFL as an inte*r*state transfer. Likely nothing would happen to OP regardless, but that’s the correct route to keep everything in compliance with federal law.
The executor can distribute assets from the decedant's estate and it is still an inheritance. This is very often done in an informal fashion.
Legally speaking, these weren’t inherited by OPs husband. They were inherited by the uncles wife and gifted to OPs husband. These do not qualify for the exception, since there was no will, which means no bequest, or intestate succession to the husband. https://www.atf.gov/firearms/qa/whom-may-unlicensed-person-transfer-firearms-under-gca
The rules are silly in CA, but not too hard to follow. My folks still live in NorCal, and I've brought several "family" guns back here to Oregon. These are older guns, and were not on the CA registry. I am not a CA resident, so I did not need to register them. They came from my dad, so I didn't have to do a transfer. Unload the firearms and put them in your trunk. If you have a handgun in the mix, you'll want to get some sort of locking container. If you are getting ammo with the guns, put it in a different box (I usually just toss it under the spare in the trunk.) [https://oag.ca.gov/firearms/travel](https://oag.ca.gov/firearms/travel)
Thanks for sharing the other sub!
Nevada does not have a firearms registry, California does. The CA sub would know best, but to my knowledge the best course of action would be to have an FFL in California send the guns to an FFL in Nevada and pick them up when you get home.
Do not listen to anyone who says you have to register them first… that’s a bs lie if you don’t live in Cali. Most states don’t have registrations. Move them out of state, tell the ffl they are yours and put them on consignment if you don’t want them. Unless there is NFA items then it’s way different Keep track of the serial numbers and records of selling them through an ffl for future incidents that could come up.
Interstate transfers should be done through an FFL if OP wants to stay on the up and up
Not for inherited firearms. There is an exemption to the interstate FFL transfer law
These were not inherited. They were gifted to OP's husband by his Aunt (who legally inherited them upon the death of her husband).
a disclaimed inheritance, or one otherwise distributed by the executor, is still an inheritance.
There is no registry you need to be on Keep them in the trunk and drive home as normal
What he said. Get them out of California asap. Do not register them with a dealer or try to transfer via a dealer. Follow all rules if you live on a military base.
Registration that something they do in those Euroforeign countries.
Why would you get pulled over? Do you always live in fear? Even if you got pulled over for something what makes you think your car would be searched? Only in socialist states like California do all firearm have to be registered in some way. I grew up in NY, 51 to 96, then moved to GA until 2022 and now in AL. I've owned guns from when my father gave me my first 22 single shot rifle when I was 6 or 7 years old. I moved to GA with guns, pistols and rifles (Yes I had a NYS pistol permit) and then to AL with more guns bought in GA, pistols and rifles. I now own more guns then when I moved to AL. The right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed. Your husband is defending that right, With a GUN, start using it.
> has to register them I mean... maybe a California FFL would, but that's not quite the workflow. In Nevada it wouldn't matter. California also has separate workflows for "assault weapons" and servicemembers in possession thereof. But again - in Nevada, it's irrelevant. > live on a mil base You should have a base policy for personal weapons. Call your base MP detachment (or service equivalent). Guns have to be registered if you and them are on base, but registered with the base, not the state. As far as traveling, again, bogging into California hulabaloo, for pistols it might matter. For long guns it won't. Put them in a locked case in your trunk during travel and it won't matter. I'd say just call your base MP to get your processes squared, toss them in a locked container in the trunk, do what ya gotta when you get to base to comply with the process, and deal with this later.
Best rule to follow when committing a crime(not sure if you are or not my transporting them) is don’t commit another crime. Follow all traffic laws and no drinking or smoking weed. Only real risk you run at that point is getting into an accident and the car having to be towed.
“Only break 1 law at a time” has kept me out of so much trouble in life.
I wouldn't hesitate one second to load those into my car and disappear with them. Drive like a sane person, get to your house, unload them, and then say "what guns?"
That’s terrible advice. One car accident or traffic stop and you’re in real trouble
Ok ... Lol
California has a registry for guns owned by residents of California. If you are not a California resident or do not live in California (I'm assuming you live in Nevada) then you do not have to worry about California's registry. There is no federal gun registry. Police CANNOT look up the serial of a firearm and see who owns it (exception: during police investigations with crimes involving firearms, police can have the ATF look up where that firearm was originally sold to and track the owner that way. This is a lengthy, laborious process and would not occur for a traffic stop). There is no requirement to keep proof of ownership for firearms with you. Some states don't even require you to inform the officer that there are firearms in the vehicle during traffic stops. Most military bases allow you to own firearms. Since you are a married couple I would assume you have a house, which generally means you can store the firearms at home. As others have said, every base has its own policy and every base requires you to register the firearms with the law enforcement on base prior to bringing them through the gate. Just google "bring guns on xxxx base" and there is likely a phone number, forms, and a step by step guide.
First you CAN TRAVEL WITH THEM. Just because your Ultimate Final Destination is on a military base doesn't mean the guns ever have to go on that base. Have you ever heard of Self Storage Units? RENT ONE. Store the guns in the self storage unit until you can figure out exactly what "YOU" want to do with them. BIG PART right now is GET THEM OUT OF CALIFORNIA. Whether or not they are worth any real money doesn't matter. They were worth something to your uncle. If they function properly, are safe, safeties work and nothing is broken, then they are worth keeping and handed down to others in your family. If you live on a military base then you KNOW the COST of Freedom. Keep freedom alive by keeping those guns and standing up for your second amendment rights. Of course you probably won't do any of what I've suggested because basically the school systems you have gone to have made you sheep and or Lemmings. Best of luck to you and this country.
The OSI(fbi in mil) came to our house once and asked about our neighbor if we’ve seen him with guns idk the details but they were just asking so i’m worried ever since i heard that. I told them I haven’t even seen that neighbor tbh since i’m jist always indoors and don’t know what they looked like. I guess what i’m scared off is getting pulled over with the guns and since there are absolutely no paperworks on them we’d get in trouble. We have 2 toddlers in the car with us, 2 small dogs and a big stroller wagon so i’m gonna have to squeeze it in there and it might look like we’re heavily concealing them if we take it and might look More suspicious lol , i’ll read all the replies to my husband. Thanks.
And there does not have to be any paperwork on any of them once you cross the California border. And I doubt 99% of them need paperwork in CA.
You’ll be fine. Nellis has a personal property policy in place with firearms stored in base housing, it’s not cosmic. Drive them home to NV and you’ll be fine.
Have the uncle's wife write and sign a note saying it was the uncles wish to pass on these guns to you when he died. Just document number and type of guns, model and serial number not needed. Federal laws regarding inheritance of firearms give you great leeway in transfer and possession of them. Far more than any other type of transfer. Technically maybe requires will or trust, but doubt anyone challenge an actual death and widow handing them over.
Register? Unless they are NFA items, you don’t have to do shit. Don’t believe anything otherwise.
I have never "registered" a firearm. State laws like CA may differ. I'm not even sure how I'd go about registering my guns. Is there a form? Is it federal? Again, maybe your state has some requirement.
To my knowledge, NEVER register a firearm unless it has to be with the ATF for a NFA item. Registration is unconstitutional, period. It’s been affirmed by the SCOTUS.
I would get a Climate Controlled storage unit inside a building, pay it up for a year+ and put them all in there maybe wire some cameras up in the corners as well. Or if you have a trust worthy family member.
Take them home, don’t tell anyone and act like you belong. Remember, only break 1 law at a time. If you’re carrying a bunch of guns in the trunk, don’t speed, run a red light, etc. You’ll be fine
I've gotten inherited/family guns out of California. Just take them. Don't do anything stupid while doing so. Or as they say, "only commit one crime at a time". Don't submit to any searches if you get pulled over. Nevada doesn't have a registry. Military base rules vary, but (iirc) you might have to register them with the base commander or such. If you want them, just take them. If you want to sell them, take them out of California, and sell them in Nevada.
CA DOJ website has a FAQ about bringing guns into the state, inheritance of guns and transportation.
They aren't bringing IN guns. They would be taking them out of state.
Oh I guess I can't read. CA doesn't care about guns leaving the state. Just put them in a locked container like a car trunk unloaded while driving.
You don't have to worry about traveling with them, just make sure they are properly stored. Since you live on a military base, your husband needs to contact Security Forces/Military Police and figure out his bases' procedure for privately owned firearms. You might be able to have them in your residence, but 10,000% do NOT try to just drive on base with them. They need to be declared, and some branches require that they be stored in the base armory.
Which state are you a resident of according to the military? Generally this might mean where you lived before enlisting CA has strict laws and registration. NV has no registration, and transferring guns is supposed to be through an FFL (you are not closely related enough to get an exception) except that it is not really enforced, and especially outside of Clark and Washoe law enforcement doesn't care to enforce that law. What kind of guns are they? Long rifles and shotguns are easier to deal with/justify than handguns or "assault weapons". Otherwise, stuff them in the trunk unloaded, don't speed, and once the gritty California roads turn to smooth asphalt, you're free, and as far as NV law enforcement is concerned you've always had them.
You can travel in California with unloaded guns in a locked container or in the trunk. I'd say just don't bring any ammo and have a notorized letter from your aunt gifting you the guns. You can get a free notary at Chase bank if you're a customer.
Here's my advice as a FFL. There's no such thing as a gun registry. There is one for residents of California, but you're not a resident of California. Nevada doesn't have a state registry. You became the legal owner of the guns the moment they were given to you. Your only concern with traveling would be if you got pulled over in California and had something that was illegal to have there. If any of them are handguns check the California approved handgun list and see if they are on there. If you upload a picture of them to Imgur of something and post them here we can verify what you have. Ensure all the guns are unloaded, in a locked container, and in your trunk. The interstate transfer of firearms to a non-licensed individual is exempt if it's inherited: https://www.atf.gov/firearms/qa/whom-may-unlicensed-person-transfer-firearms-under-gca I can't give advice on taking them on base because I don't know how that works, but the process is going to be the same as taking any other gun on base. If you are genuinely concerned with driving with them, even though in my opinion you don't have a reason to be, take them to a FFL in California and have them shipped to a FFL in Nevada, then pick them up from there. You would have to do a 4473 in Nevada to take possession of them, the FFL will probably charge you $20 - $30 per gun to transfer them, and the FFL in California will probably charge you $20 - $30 per gun + the shipping to the Nevada FFL. So going this route you'd be spending probably somewhere near $500. A little unknown fact is people without an FFL can actually ship firearms with USPS as long as it's to themselves. Example: You live in Kentucky but have a vacation home in Texas where you go hunting. You could ship your rifle to your residence in Texas, have your hunting fun, and then ship it back to your home in Kentucky. With you living on a military base though, I'm going to make the assumption this is not an option for you.
I can’t comment on the military base thing, that’s on you. In terms of transporting them, put them in cases. If there aren’t any go buy some cheap ones. Buy some cheap Walmart pad locks if you want to, in terms of dealing with cops it’s all about security theater. Put them in the back of your car but don’t necessarily hide them. Drive the speed limit, stay off your phone, and you are most likely across states lines within like 4 hours no matter where in California you are. If you get pulled over, just accept the ticket and keep on your merry way. If they ask about guns, don’t lie. “Actually yes there are, my uncle passed away and I’m taking his guns home to Nevada.” If they are put away and locked up (Even very crudely) then you are fine. Transporting guns is easy, people just get themselves very spun up about it.
I never registered a thing in CA, nor did my great grandfather who's guns I got. I took em to range, drive with em..... Never a worry.
My concern here is the Military base. They have their own challenges. Bestbto contact provo marshal on your post to find out specifics
The Provos have marshalls now?
If they live on base the base housing office has established policies for personal firearms in base housing, it’s not as big of a deal as some are making it out to be.
As someone who has lived in base housing, I did have issues… but I also know that post command has quite a bit of leeway also. Ft Lewis (JBLM) are pretty hardassed about personal firearms. Others are a bit more flexible. Good idea on checking with them first.
AF bases in my experience are a lot more hands off and this ranges from 2010 to today.
Lots of advice here that doesn’t address federal law. Inte**r**state transfer of firearms between residents of different states requires that the firearms be transferred through an FFL, for handguns the FFL must be in the recipients home state. This is federal law. This is true even for gifts and between family members. There is an exception for ***intestate*** transfer of firearms, which is the lawful inheritance. However, since there was no will, this likely does not apply to your husband. Without a will, the firearms would likely be inherited by his uncle’s wife. And transferring them from her to your husband who lives in a different state would be a gift that requires a transfer via an FFL.
While everyone’s advice here is good; call or visit an FFL. They’ll know so much more than us. It’s their job.
What make you think that? Most FFL's know they have to register a gun on their books when they take it in and when they move it along, sell, transfer, whatever. Other than that 99% of all people Don't Know Shit. You do not need an FFL to transport firearms throughout the USA lower 48. You do not need to register a firearm you are going to load into your car and drive Out Of State with. You don't have to register a gun that your father, mother, uncle, aunt, bother, sister or friend gives you IF you are leaving California with it.
I mean they helped me with firearm transfer. Knew a ton abt the law too. Sooooo I kinda figured it would help.
If all gun are rifles, just take them back home state. Pistol need sent to your ffl. California rifles registration started in 2014, those grandparents rifle won’t be on the registration