Gun ownership rights in Texas

[Just Blue]

Yes she just bought it and filled out the forms at the store I didn’t know there was a difference

When did she buy it?
Did she give it to you on your actual birthday (give or take a few days) ? If not how long after the purchase of the gun did you receive it?

 

[Just Blue]

Actually I WOULD be saying that, probably even more so. It's a few hundred dollars. That's MUCH better than keeping an ex around. There's a reason they're an ex...

I had broke up with a guy (back in the day) and gave him back every gift he gave me. Wanted no reason for him to come by...

 

[PayrollHRGuy]

Actually I WOULD be saying that, probably even more so. It's a few hundred dollars. That's MUCH better than keeping an ex around. There's a reason they're an ex...

I think you are answering this more from emotions rather than from a legal perspective.

It is a piece of personal property. If it was given as a gift it became his personal property. The OP asked about his legal right not relationship advice.

 

[Zigner]

I think you are answering this more from emotions rather than from a legal perspective.

It is a piece of personal property. If it was given as a gift it became his personal property. The OP asked about his legal right not relationship advice.

I addressed that in my first post and you're right. After the legality is answered, the rest comes in. It's not "emotional" advice, though, it's "practical" advice.

And honestly, I can see a vengeful ex causing enough problems over this that it becomes a legal matter with the OP on the short end of the stick. Think domestic violence matters...

 

[HighwayMan]

While the cost is probably very modest, why go through the small claims litigation and the stress when it's so much easier to go buy your own?

 

[PayrollHRGuy]

While the cost is probably very modest, why go through the small claims litigation and the stress when it's so much easier to go buy your own?

First, there is the very good chance that the ex-GF will never sue.

 

[Tmasera87]

When did she buy it?
Did she give it to you on your actual birthday (give or take a few days) ? If not how long after the purchase of the gun did you receive it?

It was bought and given with on or a couple of days before/after my birthday.

 

[PayrollHRGuy]

Sounds like a birthday gift to me. Tell her to go away. If she sues you deal with her in court. It would most likely be small claims.

Also, do you have any reason to believe she has committed any crimes since she originally purchased the gun?

 

[stealth2]

Only three states (Ill., Mass., and N.J.) require a license for all guns.

YAY NJ!

 

[xylene]

1. Keep it

2. Interesting question and not applicable to OP in TX, but: Does gun registration establish gun ownership, like some kind of title? I'm not sure that's so.

 

[Just Blue]

First, there is the very good chance that the ex-GF will never sue.

I don't know PayrollGuy....Them there Texans can git mighty serious about their guns....(please read this with a strong texas accent...thxs)

 

[stealth2]

I don't know PayrollGuy....Them there Texans can git mighty serious about their guns....(please read this with a strong texas accent...thxs)

"Them *thar*..."

 

[Just Blue]

"Them *thar*..."

I stand corrected....sigh....gotta get my western accent on!

 

[Zigner]

1. Keep it

2. Interesting question and not applicable to OP in TX, but: Does gun registration establish gun ownership, like some kind of title? I'm not sure that's so.

In California the only way to transfer ownership of a firearm is through a properly licensed California firearms dealer.
https://oag.ca.gov/firearms/pubfaqs#14

Exempted from this are transfers between spouses, registered domestic partners, parents/children, grandparents/grandchildren, siblings, aunts/uncles and cousins.


ETA: There may be other exceptions, but those are the ones listed in that FAQ from the state. I seriously doubt that ex-gf/bf transfers are covered by any exceptions.

 

[PayrollHRGuy]

In California the only way to transfer ownership of a firearm is through a properly licensed California firearms dealer.
https://oag.ca.gov/firearms/pubfaqs#14

Exempted from this are transfers between spouses, registered domestic partners, parents/children, grandparents/grandchildren, siblings, aunts/uncles and cousins.


ETA: There may be other exceptions, but those are the ones listed in that FAQ from the state. I seriously doubt that ex-gf/bf transfers are covered by any exceptions.

This is not the case in Texas. Anyone can give/sell a gun to anyone legally able to own one.

That is why I asked if the the ex had any criminal history since the break up. If he knows of anything it would be illegal to give her the gun.