Posted: 3/31/2009 4:19:43 PM EDT
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Hi everyone. I'm new here and I already have a question!
I live in California and I have a friend who lives in Washington state who recently purchased a handgun that he's looking to sell. I'm interesting in buying it from him, but the problem is it isn't on the CA approved Roster, it's a variation of a gun on there though. So the question is, would it be legal for him to mail it to an FFL in CA for me to purchase? Or can I only purchase a gun like this in a face-to-face PPT (private party transfer) at an FFL? I would greatly appreciate any insight on the topic. Thanks!  
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So does he just have to come into the state to do the face-to-face PPT? Or would he have to gain residency?
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Can't mail it. He would have to come down to CA and PPT to you. as mentioned on Calguns, currently a PPT is only between two CA-residents. The system will not accept an out-of-state ID for the seller. The CalGuns Foundation is looking into the possiblility of that being an underground regulation not supported by the law. |
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Can't mail it. He would have to come down to CA and PPT to you. as mentioned on Calguns, currently a PPT is only between two CA-residents. The system will not accept an out-of-state ID for the seller. The CalGuns Foundation is looking into the possiblility of that being an underground regulation not supported by the law. I thought you COULD NOT ppt any fire arm in Californian. Don't they have to go through an FFL?? and if the pistol is not on the list then he can't have it period. |
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Can't mail it. He would have to come down to CA and PPT to you. as mentioned on Calguns, currently a PPT is only between two CA-residents. The system will not accept an out-of-state ID for the seller. The CalGuns Foundation is looking into the possiblility of that being an underground regulation not supported by the law. I thought you COULD NOT ppt any fire arm in Californian. Don't they have to go through an FFL?? and if the pistol is not on the list then he can't have it period. Read this: http://certguns.doj.ca.gov/ Effective January 1, 2001, no handgun may be manufactured within California, imported into California for sale, lent, given, kept for sale, or offered/exposed for sale unless that handgun model has passed firing, safety, and drop tests and is certified for sale in California by the Department of Justice. Private party transfers, curio/relic handguns, certain single-action revolvers, and pawn/consignment returns are exempt from this requirement. |
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Can't mail it. He would have to come down to CA and PPT to you. as mentioned on Calguns, currently a PPT is only between two CA-residents. The system will not accept an out-of-state ID for the seller. The CalGuns Foundation is looking into the possiblility of that being an underground regulation not supported by the law. I thought you COULD NOT ppt any fire arm in Californian. Don't they have to go through an FFL?? and if the pistol is not on the list then he can't have it period. Read this: http://certguns.doj.ca.gov/ Effective January 1, 2001, no handgun may be manufactured within California, imported into California for sale, lent, given, kept for sale, or offered/exposed for sale unless that handgun model has passed firing, safety, and drop tests and is certified for sale in California by the Department of Justice. Private party transfers, curio/relic handguns, certain single-action revolvers, and pawn/consignment returns are exempt from this requirement. So what are the steps i need to take if i want to ppt a handgun or a rifle. |
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Quoted: So what are the steps i need to take if i want to ppt a handgun or a rifle. You might want to bookmark it. http://ag.ca.gov/firearms/pubfaqs.php#9 |
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So what are the steps i need to take if i want to ppt a handgun or a rifle. You might want to bookmark it. http://ag.ca.gov/firearms/pubfaqs.php#9 Ok well when i say ppt i think of two people involved and no body else. So i guess my definition was off. |
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So what are the steps i need to take if i want to ppt a handgun or a rifle. You might want to bookmark it. http://ag.ca.gov/firearms/pubfaqs.php#9 Ok well when i say ppt i think of two people involved and no body else. So i guess my definition was off. A normal PPT (Private Party Transfer) between two CA residents must take place at an FFL, where the firearm will be turned over to the FFL and the seller does a DROS and waits the 10-days. A Transfer between two CA-residents wthout an FFL involved is normally prohibited, commonly called a FTF (face to face) transfer The most common exemttion to the PPT requirement would be for a C&R long gun over 50-years old. No FFL needed for that. C&R long guns less than 50 years old and all C&R handguns must be PPT'ed through a dealer. |