CA gun transfers

[Blackwater OPS]

Anyone know of a way to import a non-ca certified handgun into CA from a private person? I'm talking one made 20+ years ago but not before 1900. I just found out how hard this is. I'm military reserve and sworn police but I cant get a letter from my commander as it's "against policy"

 

[BillCA]

BW,

I'll ask at my favorite dealers and find out what can be done. But I think there are very few exceptions. IIRC there's a provision that you can replace a lost/stolen gun even if it's not on the list, but I'd have to re-read the legalese again (last time it gave me a headache!)

If I recall, for a CA dealer to sell it as a consignment gun he has to get the seller's info in person. However, I think it might be legal if you purchase the gun as a private party transfer (PPT) and the gun is shipped to your local FFL dealer to conduct the final disposition. I'll double check on that too.

Keep in mind the additional costs this will bring -- up to around $100. You'll be paying airfreight UPS/FedX shipping between dealers (est: $45) plus the California DROS fee ($25) plus whatever you and the FFL work out for use of his license to finish the transaction.

 

[PKAY]

Pretty sure you can only do it as a PPT WITHIN the state of CA. In other words, the non listed gun (except those exempted) MUST already be in the state owned by a CA resident. Bringing it in from outside the state constitutes "importation" under the law, ridiculous as it may be. Bill may have more info, but this is my understanding.