The short story: It depends. Who actually has the guns?
The longer story: You asked:
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Originally Posted by CurlyQ.Howard
. . . . wouldn't the father really still possess the firearms[?] . . . .
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Possession is different from ownership. I own a car. I can hand you the keys to my car so that you can drive down to the Piggly Wiggly to get some bread. During the period when you go to PW, I still own the car, but you possess the car.
On the other hand, if you are actually asking who
owns the guns, then ownership can be accomplished in most states by the father simply handing them over and saying "I'm giving my firearms to you, son."
Now, if the father lives in a different state of residence, then you've got a problem on your hands, as that transfer must involve an FFL.