Exempt pistol transfer question

[Vin496]

yup. Or a executor of an estate shipping a firearm to a benefiary of the estate.

that would be an intrastate transfer, and federal law does not normally apply in that situation. Notice tht 478.31 applies to interstate and foreign commerce, not intrastate commerce.

I noticed the interstate/intrastate difference, I was just curious.

Thanks for the info, I still learn things here everyday.

[Vin496]

Those numbers were correct or are you saying because I didn't say "at least". The subject has been discussed multiple times that certain things can be interpreted/acknowledged although not written.

In Hawk's defense, it read to me as 10 inch overall or 6 inch maximum barrel. I am not familiar with exempt pistols and that is how I read it. Which turns out would be a huge difference in breaking the law or not.

If your going to pass on info you should make it clear, or not exclude words that could leave it to be interpreted as something else.

[Quiet]

I'm looking into buying a single action pistol from up north.

Single-action pistols (such as 1911s & BHPs) are not exempt from the approved list.
Unless they are C&R.

So, are you talking about a single-action revolver or a single-shot pistol?
Because they both have different size requirements in order to be exempt.


Penal Code 12133
(a) The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to a single-action revolver that has at least a 5-cartridge capacity with a barrel length of not less than three inches, and meets any of the following specifications:
(1) Was originally manufactured prior to 1900 and is a curio or relic, as defined in Section 478.11 of Title 27 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
(2) Has an overall length measured parallel to the barrel of at least 7 1/2 inches when the handle, frame or receiver, and barrel are assembled.
(3) Has an overall length measured parallel to the barrel of at least 7 1/2 inches when the handle, frame or receiver, and barrel are assembled and that is currently approved for importation into the United States pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (3) of subsection (d) of Section 925 of Title 18 of the United States Code.
(b) The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to a single-shot pistol with a barrel length of not less than six inches and that has an overall length of at least 10 1/2 inches when the handle, frame or receiver, and barrel are assembled.

[hawk1]

Those numbers were correct or are you saying because I didn't say "at least". The subject has been discussed multiple times that certain things can be interpreted/acknowledged although not written.

You wrote:

Also make sure that it comforms to exemption: 6" barrel and 10.5 oal.

First, your post could be interpreted to say a 6 inch barrel is the only length which is not true. It just can't be shorter than 6 inches.

Second, to just write "and 10.5 oal" at first glance a person could read it as the overall length stops at 10.5 inches. You need to tell them "at least" or "no smaller than".

Minor points? Sure, but by being very specific it helps to keep this place from being a zoo with multiple posts asking why such and such would not be legal.
Believe me when I say they ask as I have a Sig 556 pistol up for sale here and already received one pm asking how is it legal to own based on this post and your numbers posted.

[Sam]

The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to a single-shot pistol with a barrel length of not less than six inches and that has an overall length of at least 10 1/2 inches when the handle, frame or receiver, and barrel are assembled.

Is this the only thing to keep in mind to transfer into the state off list pistols? Are there any sources for single shot uppers for 1911s?