How does this work?

[cusco19]

hi all, i hope this is the right place to ask. i'm curious as to how a PPT would work if today the seller is in socal and i'm up in norcal?

i know the firearm has to be shipped to my FFL, but i'm wondering how does the process go and what fees are involved and finally when do i pay the seller?

has anyone does a PPT like that before? if so, please chime in. i'm very new to doing the PPT this way.

thanks.

[jinn707]

If buyer and seller are not there in person together to do the transaction, then it is not considered a ppt.

If buyer and seller are present, then fees are $25 for DROS + $10 ffl fee.

[cusco19]

oic.. so since the seller can't be there.. then what kind of transaction would it be? and are the fees make it not worthwhile?

[jinn707]

It would be the same as if you ordered a firearm from somewhere. Some ffls charge a transfer fee which can range from $50-$75. Check with your ffl. Also, keep in mind that this transaction would be subject to roster requirements unless you are roster exempt.

[cusco19]

oh.. so if the gun is off roster, then it won't work?

[P5Ret]

Since the gun has to be shipped to the dealer they can charge anything they like for a "transfer fee" most I've contacted are between $60 - $100, so shop around. Also if it is a handgun it must be on the roster.

[scott_kart]

Fees will be determined by the FFL, so you need to ask them. Is the firearm a handgun that is on the roster or a long gun? If yes, the transaction can be done. If the firearm is a handgun not on the roster, it is a no go unless you are exempt.

[jinn707]

No, it will not work. It is not a ppt. Roster still applies. So, unless you are roster exempt, you won't be able to DROS it.

[cusco19]

ok thank you all for the feedback. the handgun is off-roster.

[teg33]

If the gun is the one that I really want, I'll drive to seller to do ppt.

[Pinto]

I don't get the sad face - if it's a pistol you want, drive down there and buy it. Sure, it's two trips, but I consider it's part of my hobby and turn it into a fun road trip.

People often ***** there's better deals here or there - Ya'll act like NCal & SCal are seperated by an ocean.

Edited to add: teg33 beat me to it.

[cusco19]

yea i know.. i could always drive down to get it. ball's in my court..

[killmime1234]

I don't get the sad face - if it's a pistol you want, drive down there and buy it. Sure, it's two trips, but I consider it's part of my hobby and turn it into a fun road trip.

People often ***** there's better deals here or there - Ya'll act like NCal & SCal are seperated by an ocean.

Edited to add: teg33 beat me to it.

Not everyone is in a financial position to drive across the entire state of CA. OP probably wanted the pistol but the added $100+ in gas (hotel?) fees just priced the gun out of his range of affordability.

But way to rip on people who don't make enough money to take leisurely cross-state trips.

[Metal God]

No, it will not work. It is not a ppt. Roster still applies. So, unless you are roster exempt, you won't be able to DROS it.

WOW that just doesn't make scene . I can't believe that is not still considered a PPT . Has anyone challenged this specific thing in court yet ?

There is no real difference in the sale then a so-called PPT . One person is selling it to another .There is virtually no difference . It was not transferred into CA because it's already here legally . The store never owned it therefore they are not selling it . The LGS would have to hold the firearm for the 10 day wait regardless so what's so special about this specific situation ?

This is NOT a rant but real questions .

[Pinto]

Not everyone is in a financial position to drive across the entire state of CA. OP probably wanted the pistol but the added $100+ in gas (hotel?) fees just priced the gun out of his range of affordability.

But way to rip on people who don't make enough money to take leisurely cross-state trips.

LOL - where did the OP state he was too poor to make the trip? In fact, after being informed, he has stated it's doable for him:

yea i know.. i could always drive down to get it. ball's in my court..

Seems like this is a case of projection killmime - jealousy is not a good look for you.