Each state has it's own firearms laws. In order to transfer legally in the state of California it has to go through an FFL who has a business and charges for his services. Certainly we have a number of other firearms laws and restrictions that are unique to CA and another half dozen or so pending signature by our Governor. We, law abiding gun owners and FFL's learn the processes, jump through the hoops and move on. Unfortunately the OP's nephew is stationed in CA and has to abide by state law.

Last edited by PM; 09/13/13 01:52 AM.