With Brown's signing of AB 1964, SSE appears to go away as of Jan 1, 2015.
SUMMARY:
The 'single shot exemption' or 'SSE' is an exception to California's Roster of Handguns. Guns in the SSE configuration may be sold in California, regardless of whether they are on the Roster. They must actually be safely functional, and must be capable of firing only one shot before reloading.See also BWiese Feb 8 2014
Once delivered to the buyer, the original parts may be re-installed and original functionality will be restored.
The 'single shot exemption' or 'SSE' is an exception to California's Roster of Handguns. Guns in the SSE configuration may be sold in California, regardless of whether they are on the Roster. They must actually be safely functional, and must be capable of firing only one shot before reloading.See also BWiese Feb 8 2014
Once delivered to the buyer, the original parts may be re-installed and original functionality will be restored.
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- 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 10 1/2 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 can be done by a private party (unlikely for them to have the parts) prior to shipping.
- 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 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 FFL.
- 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).
Recipe:
1. Convert to single shot
2. DROS and wait
3. Deliver
4. Re-convert
Section 3: FFL's doing this work
NorCal
Shop:
Auburn Guns & Ammo
135 Sutherland Drive
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 852-7733
Capacity: common guns in 9mm, 380acp, 10mm, 40sw, and 45acp, inquire within
Rate: $50 for guns purchased eslewhere
Shipping: No
Shop:
Bear Arms Precision
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
530-816-0476
Hours: Appointment onlySouth Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
530-816-0476
Capacity: Sig 238/ 938/ 220 variants/ 226/ 228/ 229, 1911 and Glock models soon
Rate: $150
Shipping: no
Shop:
Placer Tactical
533 Lincoln Blvd. Ste 7
Lincoln, Ca 95648
916-996-5510
Hours: Appointment only533 Lincoln Blvd. Ste 7
Lincoln, Ca 95648
916-996-5510
Capacity: common guns in 9mm, 380acp, 10mm, 40sw, and 45acp, inquire within
Rate: Contact shop
Shipping: No
Shop:
Tracy Rifle and Pistol
2726 Naglee Road
Tracy, CA 95304-7309
(209) 565-4867
Hours: 2726 Naglee Road
Tracy, CA 95304-7309
(209) 565-4867
Mon-Sat 10 am - 7pm
Capacity: AR/AK/Mac 10, LCP, Glock Gen 4, Sig, HK45, HK P30, Kahr p380, 1911 .40/.45, xDmRate: 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 shop10490 East Stockton Blvd, Ste 150
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 686-7699
Capacity: Gen 4 Glocks, LCP
Rate: contact shop
Shipping: No
Bay Area
Shop:
Brian Nussbaum Company
1336 North Carolan Avenue, Suite One
Burlingame, CA 94010
Local Phone: 650-359-3442
Toll Free Phone: 800-870-3442
Fax: 650-347-4536
BNCFFL.COM
Hours:1336 North Carolan Avenue, Suite One
Burlingame, CA 94010
Local Phone: 650-359-3442
Toll Free Phone: 800-870-3442
Fax: 650-347-4536
BNCFFL.COM
Tues - Fri 10 am - 7pm
Sat 10am - 5pm
Capacity: most common pistols, contact shopSat 10am - 5pm
Rate: contact shop
Shipping: no
Shop:
Cordelia Gun Exchange
4733 Central Way
Fairfield CA 94534
(707) 864-2666
Hours: 4733 Central Way
Fairfield CA 94534
(707) 864-2666
Tu-Fr 11-7
Sa 11-6
Capacity: Anything in .380, 9, 40, .45, any 1911, pretty much anything.Sa 11-6
Rate: No SSE Fees
Shipping: Will ship firearms, but not firearms in SSE configuration.
Shop:Hours:
Tu-Fri 11-7
Sat 11-5
Capacity: Inquire withinSat 11-5
Rate: Inquire within
Shipping: no
Shop:
Digital Instincts
1101 Reed Ave
Ste B
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 682-0066
digital-instincts.com
Hours: 1101 Reed Ave
Ste B
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 682-0066
digital-instincts.com
Mon-Fri 10am - 8pm
Sat-Sun 10am - 6pm
Capacity: 1911's, Gen 4 9MM Glock, HK45 and 45C, HK P30, CZ-75 variants, and 9MM S&W M&P variants like the Pro Series and CoreSat-Sun 10am - 6pm
Rate: $100 including DROS
Shipping: no
Shop:
Metal Dog Tactical Supply
2128 N First Street
Suite D
San Jose CA 95131
(408)437-AR15
sales@metaldogtactical.com
Hours: 2128 N First Street
Suite D
San Jose CA 95131
(408)437-AR15
sales@metaldogtactical.com
Tues-Fri 11am -7pm
Sat 12pm - 5pm
Capacity: 1911'sSat 12pm - 5pm
Rate: Contact shop
Shipping: No
Shop:Hours: By appointment in the evenings - closed Wednesdays and Sundays
Capacity: http://www.mparms.com/Single-Shot-Exemptions_ep_67.html
Rate: Contact shop
Shipping: No
Central
Shop:
Breco Enterprises
1508 Tollhouse Road, Suite A
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 322-1710
Hours: contact shop1508 Tollhouse Road, Suite A
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 322-1710
Capacity: SSE all pistols in .380ACP, 9MM, .40S&W, .45ACP and 10MM, AR/AK pistols
Rate: contact shop
Shipping: No
Shop:
Cencal Guns
Visalia, CA
(559) 827-5131
Hours: contact shopVisalia, CA
(559) 827-5131
Capacity: contact shop
Rate: contact shop
Shipping: No
Shop:
Elite Arms & Supply
1148 S Main St
Manteca, CA 95337
(209) 823-4400
Hours:1148 S Main St
Manteca, CA 95337
(209) 823-4400
T-F 10am - 7pm
S 10am - 6pm
Capacity: most common models including Glocks, Sigs, 1911's, M&P, etc.S 10am - 6pm
Rate: inquire within
Shipping: no
Shop:
Full Spectrum Firearms
4708 N. Marty Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
1-844-GUN-GUYS (486-4897)
email: grunts@fullspectrumfirearms.com
Website: http://www.fullspectrumfirearms.com/
M-S 9am - 6pm
Su 9am - 5pm
Capacity: most common models, inquire withinSu 9am - 5pm
Rate: contact shop
Shipping: No
Shop:Hours:
T-F 10:30am - 6pm
S 10am - 3pm
Capacity: any .380/9mm/.40 S&W/.45 ACP handgun that can have the barrel removed, 1911's in .38 super, 9mm, or .45. Ruger SR22, and Smith & Wesson M&P. Revolver conversion from double to single for most models.S 10am - 3pm
Rate: $50 for in house guns (often included in price), $100 for guns purchased elsewhere
Shipping: Yes. $150 deposit.
Shop:
Spencer's Firearms
14402 Hwy 41
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 822-4369
Hours:14402 Hwy 41
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 822-4369
Tue-Fri 10am - 7pm
Sat 10am - 6pm
Capacity: 1911, Hi-Power, Glock Gen 4Sat 10am - 6pm
Rate: contact shop
Shipping: No
Shop:
PRK
5530 East Lamona Avenue
Fresno, CA 93727-2277
(559) 283-8666
Hours: 5530 East Lamona Avenue
Fresno, CA 93727-2277
(559) 283-8666
Tues-Thurs 10am - 5pm
Fri 10am - 6pm
Sat 10am - 4pm
Capacity: AR/AK/Mac 10, LCP, xDm, Glock Gen 4, 1911's. etc.Fri 10am - 6pm
Sat 10am - 4pm
Rate: contact shop
Shipping: No

), this process has the CGF legal team "seal of approval" and some shops have been visited by both CGF legal folks and the DOJ already without issue.
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