SSE Shipping Question.

[GW]

OK, I want to ship an SSE pistol out of state for some work. Is there any legality issue with (re)-importing a non roster pistol into California once the work is done?

[Lead Waster]

Good question. My guess is that it is your pistol already, your are not importing or buying anything. Some manufacturers won't take care off roster guns though so check first or they'll receive it and not send back your property.

Since its yours, I don't k ow how the roster can apply.

[gwhiz]

It is legal. Just make sure the entity performing the work is willing to send it back to you.

[bajadan]

Perfectly fine to send it out and receive it at your home after service has been completed. But make sure the MFG. will send it back. There have been horror stories on cal guns about misinformed customer service.

[saudadeii]

What kind of work are you having done? Is it warranty?

Best bet is to call ahead and make sure they are OK with it *BEFORE* you ship.

[1CavScout]

My SSE'd XDs was shipped to SA for the recall, and shipped back to me without issues. Nothing wrong with it.

[munkeeboi]

The roster is only for what Dealer's can transfer to a non-exempt CA resident. Once it's registered to a CA resident, the roster, technically, shouldn't matter.

There are more ways than just SSE to legally obtain off-roster handguns in CA.

[Tiberius]

As noted above, it shouldn't be a problem.

However, at one point at least one manufacturer - I think it was Sig - did have an issue with it, due to an overly cautious interpretation of California's highly complex gun laws. I think that's been straightened out, but check with whoever you're sending it to first.

[miuk]

Walther was fine with shipping my ppq back to me. However I did include a copy of my dros paperwork when I shipped it out

[GW]

Thanks guys,
Its a Rock Island
I want night sights and they need to fix/alter the dovetail to put them in.

[GunDog]

Thanks guys,
Its a Rock Island
I want night sights and they need to fix/alter the dovetail to put them in.

That being the case, then you would only need to send the slide in.

[GW]

They said they'd do some other work for free
A reliability package.