[Darkstar888]

In order to own it it will need to be transferred to you even if it's a gift. You will need to take a handgun safety class and get a certificate. As well as complete a safety demonstration. Obviously to carry it you will need to obtain a CCW license. Here is the law around that.

Generally, all firearms purchases and transfers, including private party transactions and sales at gun shows, must be made through a California licensed dealer under the Dealer’s Record of Sale (DROS) process. California law imposes a 10-day waiting period before a firearm can be released to a purchaser or transferee. A person must be at least 18 years of age to purchase a rifle or shotgun. To purchase a handgun, a person must be at least 21 years of age. As part of the DROS process, the purchaser must present "clear evidence of identity and age" which is defined as a valid, non-expired California Driver's License or Identification Card issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)

Purchasers of handguns must provide proof of California residency, such as a utility bill, residential lease, property deed, or government-issued identification (other than a drivers license or other DMV-issued identification), and either (1) possess a Handgun Safety Certificate (HSC) plus successfully complete a safety demonstration with their recently purchased handgun or (2) qualify for an HSC exemption.
https://oag.ca.gov/firearms/pubfaqs#3

 

[Darkstar888]

Alternatively, you could just give CA and all it's F'd up laws the finger.

That may be a bit of an issue should he ever need to use it to defend his life.

 

[Darkstar888]

Op, I believe Intra-family transfer does not apply to brothers. Better check Calguns.net for clearfication.

See this thread http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=1058641

It does not unfortunately.

The transfer of a firearm between a parent and child or a grandparent and grandchild is exempt from the dealer transfer requirement. The exemption does not apply to step-children/step-parents, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, or cousins.

If the firearm is a handgun, the recipient must obtain a Handgun Safety Certificate prior to taking possession and must also submit a Report of Operation of Law or Intra-Familial Handgun Transaction and $19 fee to the DOJ within 30 days after taking possession.

 

[Darkstar888]

Btw. Very cool of him to GIVE you such a fine firearm. Doesn't get much better than a free USP!