NFA

[ManWithNoName]

Hello, I found a deal on a NFA Vepr 12 with a short barrel from an online FFL out of state for around $3k. Can I own this in California and what is the process for me purchasing an NFA item? Thanks in advance

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[Master_Prestige]

Keep dreaming

[champu]

Hello, I found a deal on a NFA Vepr 12 with a short barrel from an online FFL out of state for around $3k. Can I own this in California and what is the process for me purchasing an NFA item? Thanks in advance

You need a California Dangerous Weapons Permit

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Hello, I found a deal on a NFA Vepr 12 with a short barrel from an online FFL out of state for around $3k. Can I own this in California and what is the process for me purchasing an NFA item? Thanks in advance

NFA firearms can not be legally transferred without BATFE approval and typically require the use of a FFL/SOT to transfer the NFA firearm.

A CA resident that submits a Form 4 for a SBS will not be approved by the BATFE, unless the applicant has a valid CA DOJ Dangerous Weapons Permit for a SBS.

CA DOJ will not issue a Dangerous Weapons Permit (DWP) for a SBS, unless the applicant has a good cause for issuance.

Under CA laws, there are only two valid good causes for issuance for a DWP for SBR/SBS:
1. To import, make, and transfer to Gov/Mil/LE agencies.
2. For use as a prop in the entertainment industry (movie/tv).

In addition to paying an annual fee to maintain the DWP, the DWP holder is subject to annual compliance inspection audits.

All dangerous weapons in the DWP holder's inventory needs to be registered with CA DOJ.
All locations where the dangerous weapons will be stored needs to be registered with CA DOJ.
All vehicles that will be used to transport the dangerous weapons needs to be registered with CA DOJ.

Storing in a non-registered location and/or transporting in a non-registered vehicle is grounds for permit revocation and having the entire inventory confiscated.

Using the dangerous weapon beyond the scope of the good cause for issuance of the permit is grounds for permit revocation and having the entire inventory confiscated.
^Beyond the scope equates to used in self-defense, target shooting, competition shooting, or recreational shooting.

[edgerly779]

Not a chance in Ca. Use search and find out why.

[Boarhuntor]

If the shotgun is already a SBS then yhr dealer would submit a form 3 to transfer it to your local NFA dealer after which point you would need to submit an ATF form 4 on it, wait 6 - 12 months waiting for your stamp to get approved. The 2 form 4’s I just got back for 2 suppressors took 7 months. It takes less time to do form 1’s and make your own SBS as the 2 I did took 40 days and 17 days respectively.

You need a California Dangerous Weapons Permit in addition to the NFA stamp. Note the “good cause” requirement on page three of the form.

In addition to paying an annual fee to maintain the DWP, the DWP holder is subject to annual compliance inspection audits.

All dangerous weapons in the DWP holder's inventory needs to be registered with CA DOJ.
All locations where the dangerous weapons will be stored needs to be registered with CA DOJ.
All vehicles that will be used to transport the dangerous weapons needs to be registered with CA DOJ.

Storing in a non-registered location and/or transporting in a non-registered vehicle is grounds for permit revocation and having the entire inventory confiscated.

Using the dangerous weapon beyond the scope of the good cause for issuance of the permit is grounds for permit revocation and having the entire inventory confiscated.
^Beyond the scope equates to used in self-defense, target shooting, competition shooting, or recreational shooting.

Sounds easy enough, OP, you should go for it.

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[ManWithNoName]

Sounds like I will just go with the 18" inch barrel! Haha thank you guys for clearing that up!