Single Shot Exemption Explanation/Database Thread

[Cyc Wid It]

Can the HK P7M13 be brought in as SSE if conversion kit is available? and mag send in as parts kit. Thanks

Anything that's not an AW can be exempted...

[81st]

As before, any updates/additions/corrections/suggestions are welcome. I am not an employee nor am I affiliated with any FFL in any capacity other than customer. I will check this thread fairly regularly, or you can PM me.
This mini database is broken into sections, please use control+F with "Section X" to jump to the pertinent section (as of now, this seems to be the easiest way to navigate a long post):

Section 1- legal
Section 2- plain English explanation of the process
Section 3- 07 FFL's who are performing this process, and the capacity in which they are doing the conversions
Section 4- FFL's who are willing to transfer these items and their location/information
Section 5- out of state vendors who will NOT ship off-roster items to CA
FAQ in next post

Section 1: Legal

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 71/2 inches when the handle, frame or receiver, and
barrel are assembled.
(3) Has an overall length measured parallel to the barrel of at
least 71/2 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 101/2 inches
when the handle, frame or receiver, and barrel are assembled.

**note: anything not explicitly prohibited by the law is legal


Section 2: Explanation

- This conversion MUST be done by an 07 FFL, or can be done by a private party (unlikely for them to have the parts) prior to shipping.
*update* An 07 FFL is now no longer required for this process. If you can find an 01 FFL with the knowledge/willingness to do these conversions, you can. I will continue to update the list of shops who will perform this service.
- Depending on availability and specific shop policies, you may order from an FFL, transfer from Gunbroker, etc.
- This reversible conversion generally entails a replacement barrel of greater length and a mag lock (not revolvers). There are no permanent modifications to the gun.
- Keep in mind that certain guns, due to the nature of demand and or design, will be prohibitively expensive or not readily available to be converted.
- Either complete DROS at that 07 FFL or have it shipped to an FFL who is willing to accept guns in this format. Note, this may require a deposit on the parts from the 07FFL.
- Take possession of the gun after DROS.
- Return the gun to its original configuration (note, for guns with the magazine outside of the grip, a bullet button must be used, and you cannot use "normal capacity" magazines).


if you're interested in an explanation provided by a certified legal expert then read more here


Section 3: 07 FFL's and other shops doing this work

NorCal

Shop:

Tracy Rifle and Pistol
2726 Naglee Road
Tracy, CA 95304-7309
(209) 833-9100

Hours:

Mon-Sat 10 am - 7pm

Capacity: AR/AK/Mac 10, LCP, Glock Gen 4, Sig, HK45, HK P30, Kahr p380, 1911 .40/.45, xDm
Rate: contact the shop

Shop:

Wild Bill's Old West Trading Co.
10490 East Stockton Blvd, Ste 150
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 686-7699

Hours: contact shop
Capacity: Gen 4 Glocks, LCP
Rate: contact shop

Bay Area

Shop:

Valkyrie Arms
1751 Houret Ct
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 957-0600

Hours:

Wed-Fri 5:30 pm - 10 pm
Sat 10 am - 8 pm
Sun 10 am - 6 pm

Capacity: AR/AK/Mac10, 1911 9mm/40/45, HK45, HK p30, Glock Gen 4, xDm, LCP, Sig, etc.
Rate: cost included for firearms purchased through Valkyrie Arms (MSRP), $50.00 for firearms not purchased through Valkyrie Arms
Shipping: yes


Central

Shop:

Breco Enterprises
1508 Tollhouse Road, Suite A
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 322-1710

Hours: contact shop
Capacity: AR/AK/Draco
Rate: contact shop

Shop:

Cencal Guns
Visalia, CA
(559) 827-5131

Hours: contact shop
Capacity: contact shop
Rate: contact shop

Shop:

Spencer's Firearms
14402 Hwy 41
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 822-4369

Hours:

Tue-Fri 10am - 7pm
Sat 10am - 6pm

Capacity: 1911, Hi-Power, Glock Gen 4
Rate: contact shop

Shop:

PRK
5530 East Lamona Avenue
Fresno, CA 93727-2277
(559) 283-8666

Hours:

Tues-Thurs 10am - 5pm
Fri 10am - 6pm
Sat 10am - 4pm

Capacity: AR/AK/Mac 10, LCP, xDm, Glock Gen 4, 1911's. etc.
Rate: contact shop

SoCal

Shop:

Direct Action Solutions
722 Genevieve Street, Suite G
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 436-7088

Hours:

Tues-Sat 10am - 6pm

Capacity: HK45, FNP-45, AR pistols, Draco pistols, 1911's
Rate: contact shop

Shop:

Get A Gun
12622 Knights Bridge Place
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 978-6450

Hours: contact shop
Capacity: AR/AK pistols, LCP
Rate: contact shop

Shop:

Lock & Load Gunsmithing
1507 East Chestnut Avenue
Lompoc, CA 93436-4901
(805) 735-1500

Hours: contact the shop
Capacity: customer supplied conversion parts
Rate: contact the shop


Out of State

Shop:

New Frontier Armory
150 East Centennial Parkway
Suite 110
North Las Vegas, NV 89084-1337
(702) 479-1470

Hours: M, W, Th, F, Sa, Su 10am - 6pm
Capacity: contact shop
Rate: contact shop
Shipping: yes

Shop:

Table Rock Arms
4570 Table Rock Rd
Medford, OR 97502
(541) 702-6216

Hours: contact shop
Capacity: 1911, P30, Glock, xDm, FNP45, etc.
Rate: cost included for items ordered from Table Rock Arms (MSRP), $100 for firearms not purchased through Table Rock Arms
Shipping: yes
Deposit if shipped: cost of parts if not returned within 25 days



Section 4: Shops that are willing to accept transfers in this form

NorCal

California Handgun Exchange (Cottonwood)
Golden Bear Arms (El Dorado Hills)
Norse Armory (Woodland)
Placer Tactical (Lincoln)
Robert Marine (Eureka)
Roberts Gunsmithing and Police Supply (Folsom)

Bay Area

Eddy's Shooting Sports (Mountain View)
Kevin Smith (Martinez)
Republic of Northern Calif Armory (Oakley)
Rob Blank (Milpitas)
Santa Cruz Armory (Santa Cruz)

Central

JK Supply Co (Ione)
Mad River Arms (Riverbank)
Tenpercent Firearms (Taft)

SoCal

Bright Spot Pawn (Riverside)
EBR Works (Thousand Oaks)
Fort Courage Armory (Simi Valley)
Gusslers (Santee)
High Impact Tactical (Upland)
Insight Shooting Range (Cerritos)
MGM Tactical (Bakersfield)
OC Armory (Laguna Hills)
Parallax Tactical (San Diego)
Pennington Firearms (Wildomar)
Professional Armament Services (Anaheim)
Riflegear (Fountain Valley)
Straightline Tactical (Anaheim)


Section 5: Out of state vendors who will not ship off roster guns to CA

STI

Hi Please add me to list in Section 4 for SoCal
SWI Firearms (Santa Ana) http://www.swi-firearms.com

[emgee00]

Can the HK P7M13 be brought in as SSE if conversion kit is available? and mag send in as parts kit. Thanks

This might be a little more challenging over a conventional semi auto pistol. This gun has a fixed barrel similar to my P7M8 shown below.

[Cyc Wid It]

Yeah squeeze cockers are among the problematic ones due to design.

[natrab]

Not sure if it's already in here, but Table Rock does M&Ps as well for SSE

[seainc]

This might be a little more challenging over a conventional semi auto pistol. This gun has a fixed barrel similar to my P7M8 shown below.

Bummer then I'll get a HK45 or P30 instead. Thanks

[neomedic]

Anyone know of a 07-FFL in so. cal (Los Angeles County, Orange County, and San Bernardino County) willing to accept off roster gun and do the modifications necessary for SSE?

[seainc]

OC Armory. http://www.ocarmory.com/

Anyone know of a 07-FFL in so. cal (Los Angeles County, Orange County, and San Bernardino County) willing to accept off roster gun and do the modifications necessary for SSE?

[Table Rock Arms]

Bummer then I'll get a HK45 or P30 instead. Thanks

The P7M8 can and has been done.

[Oneinchpunch]

Neomedic- I highly recommend oc armory. Got my hk p30 there. Mike and Patrick are awesome. I will probably get my next two or three guns from oc armory. I have a beretta u22 neos in mind...

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Question about buying an off roster frame and slide.

I want a caspian and I am in Cali. I have a single shot conversion for a 1911 and am wondering with buying a frame to do the SSE would it have to be a complete firing pistol or could it just be a frame with a single shot top end leaving me to complete the build with the fire control group?

Thanks in advance.

[ke6guj]

Question about buying an off roster frame and slide.

I want a caspian and I am in Cali. I have a single shot conversion for a 1911 and am wondering with buying a frame to do the SSE would it have to be a complete firing pistol or could it just be a frame with a single shot top end leaving me to complete the build with the fire control group?

Thanks in advance.

it needs to be a complete functioning pistol.

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it needs to be a complete functioning pistol.

Thanks for the help and sorry of its a repeat.

[RippSpeed]

Question about buying an off roster frame and slide.

I want a caspian and I am in Cali. I have a single shot conversion for a 1911 and am wondering with buying a frame to do the SSE would it have to be a complete firing pistol or could it just be a frame with a single shot top end leaving me to complete the build with the fire control group?

Thanks in advance.

I've tried to go this route as well its cheaper to buy a frame and build it to your specs versus buying a whole gun and modifying it from there. But is the only way... Unless you have a seller that has one in the state, is the only way to buy a frame ... Why do you think cheaply priced frame only last a minute or 2 in the private sales forum...

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I have a few options. My brother lives out of state and my dad lives in state so an intrafamily transfer is available. Also I have the necessary parts to complete a pistol that came off my RIA so the fit should be sloppy enough to not require altering the frame.