Ruger SP101 9MM cannot be brought into California?

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MatthewVanitas

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A question for the Kali-folk out there. When I move to Kali, would I not be allowed to bring my Ruger SP101 in 9mm with me? I checked the DO"J" listing of approved firearms, and noted that they don't just list by model, but by caliber as well.
Of course, Ruger wouldn't pay to have a discontinued model tested, but can I safely assume that the state authorities won't be swayed by the fact that the _exact_same_ model of revolver has successfully passed in three or four other chamberings?

On the optimistic side, this might give me good reason to purchase something else cool. Plus, when I move somewhere else and retrieve my 9mm, it'll be like Christmas...
 
Consult an attorney that is knowledgable in Granola Land firearms laws. Granola Land laws are so complicated, that even some of the folks at DOJ don't understand them particularly well.
 
That's not a bad idea actually. However, the odd fact is that it might actually be cheaper to purchase a Kali-blesse'd firearm than to find out if my current piece is legal.

I've never dealt with civillian legal advocates before, but I'm under the impression that even consulting is extremely pricey, and a .357 SP101 can be had for $200.

Perusing the "approved" list, I note that the Cobray .38 derringer is approved. Better get myself one of those safety-guns before my hideously shoddy 9mm SP101 blows my fingers off...
 
Being from AZ I'm used to being able to possess anything short of a 105 Howitzer. But I was wondering if the Kali "approved list" refers to only new firearms that can be sold through FFLs; or does it also regulate older firearms that are owned by current or wannabe residents? Common sense would tell you that it would pertain only to new firearms, but when did common sense ever get in the way of a Kalifornia governor or legislature.
 
My understanding is that you can move in with a "non-list" gun.

The real problem is, if you score a CCW permit most Sheriffs won't allow you to list a non-approved gun, for what they think are liability reasons. Some sheriffs have figured out this is bunk, but most are going with it :rolleyes:.
 
The Cali laws are so silly that a blued version and a stainless stell version and the two-toned version of the SAME pistol in the SAME chambering have to be tested and certified individually.

A contact at S&W recently said that it costs the company almost a quater of a million dollars to certify a single model in a single chambering and finish.
 
A contact at S&W recently said that it costs the company almost a quater of a million dollars to certify a single model in a single chambering and finish.
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You need 3 guns - their cost may average ~$500 ea

You need to send them to be tested - about ~$3800 ish

I would be shocked if it cost them more than $6000 per model.
 
Bring in your gun - go try to register it.

If they dont let you register it, sell it or send it out of state - you will not get arrested or anything.

Just no evil black rifles or murderous capacity (over 10) mags and you are gtg.
 
disgruntledPW;

I agree! If you find yourself facing common sense in a gun store you are NOT in California. AZ might be more enlightened.
Our laws and lawmakers are a public shame.
Mike In CA
 
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