Class act: Orange County Firearms

[Mitch]

As I move my arsenal to Nevada, I am leaving a number of guns with my long-time partner Ingrid, including an AR-15 she helped build up from a stripped lower and a 10/22 on which she did some trigger work. These last two were always "her" rifles, but as we lived together there was no reason until now to transfer them to her.

I was only in town for a few days, and didn't want to spend too much time on the transfer. I knew my regular shop, RifleGear, is a zoo these days, and we'd probably be looking at an hour or more wait before our number was even called. I considered using OC Firearms at Harbor and Adams in Costa Mesa, but I wasn't sure they would accept a PPT, especially during these busy times. I forgot to call them to ask, so we showed up just before they opened yesterday. About a half a dozen other dudes were milling around as well (no doubt there were 20 or 30 people hanging around RifleGear when they opened).

Turns out we had nothing to worry about. Matt helped us right way. Since now you have to run a DROS on every gun, handgun or long gun, they charged $10 per gun, which I think is completely reasonable, especially since they had to service a lot of other folks who were buying guns or picking them up (I think RifleGear charged me $5 per gun last time I was there). I told Matt we needed to buy a lock for the handgun, and he charged only $5.50 for it, instead of gouging us for $25 or $30 as some shops are known to do (I suggested Ingrid give them the lock back when she picks up her guns, so they can sell it again).

I already packed away the Ruger Mk II's magazines, so I asked Matt to order a couple of them, partially to make the transaction a little more worthwhile for him.

We were in and out of there in an hour, which was pretty quick. And while we were there, they had at least ten other people in the store being serviced or waiting to be serviced.

Definitely a class act.

Orange County Firearms
2750 Harbor Blvd A-06,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 556-0280


Now that the transfer is done, I can surrender my California driver's license in exchange for Nevada ID.

[ZombieLivesMatter]

Very cool, always great when you can just go in and out handling business. Enjoy Nevada.

[sandiego67]

I told Matt we needed to buy a lock for the handgun, and he charged only $5.50 for it, instead of gouging us for $25 or $30 as some shops are known to do (I suggested Ingrid give them the lock back when she picks up her guns, so they can sell it again).

I did two PPT in July, one at Gunthers in Carlsbad and one at Turners in Kearny Mesa. Both allowed me to sign an affidavit saying that I owned a gunsafe and therefore didn't require the locks.

[Tovarish]

What shop is charging $30 for a cable lock?

[chris]

I did two PPT in July, one at Gunthers in Carlsbad and one at Turners in Kearny Mesa. Both allowed me to sign an affidavit saying that I owned a gunsafe and therefore didn't require the locks.

i have done that many times when buying a firearm no issues. maybe she doesn't have a safe in the home.

but it is good to hear of a gun shop with good service. RifleGear isn't crowded because it's a crappy place.

they are not far from me and I try not to go in there because of the crazy times we are in.

[sandiego67]

i have done that many times when buying a firearm no issues. maybe she doesn't have a safe in the home.
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One other time, an unnamed gunshop allowed me to write up a receipt with the other party and he sold me his lock for $1.00 (included in the price of the gun). It was within the 30 day period so it was legit.

[AKSOG]

They are good people for sure. Noting but good dealings with them in the past

[Mitch]

I did two PPT in July, one at Gunthers in Carlsbad and one at Turners in Kearny Mesa. Both allowed me to sign an affidavit saying that I owned a gunsafe and therefore didn't require the locks.

With handguns?

Been a long time since I bought or sold a handgun. Thought they needed locks purchased in the last 30 days.

[sandiego67]

With handguns?

Been a long time since I bought or sold a handgun. Thought they needed locks purchased in the last 30 days.

I guess handguns are now different.

https://www.turners.com/info/firearm-faqs

7. Why do I have to buy a gunlock or trigger lock with the purchase of my gun?
a. California law requires that all firearms sold, be transferred with a trigger lock, cable lock, qualifying gun cabinet or lock box, or gun safe.
These devices may include CA approved trigger/cable locks that come with the majority of new firearms or one that was purchased within
the last 30 days, provided that it is accompanied by a receipt.
b. State law dictates that persons who already own a safe or lock box can sign an affidavit attesting to ownership of those devices. However
Federal law, which went into effect after the passage of CA law, mandates that a trigger lock accompany any handgun transfer without
consideration of CA law. Effectively this means that safe affidavits are no longer acceptable for handgun transfers.

[mikenewgun87]

For some reason I read, class action lawsuit.

[I Swan]

I went in there recently I hadn't been in years since the old location I usually don't bother with such shops. Everyone seemed pleasant enough but the prices on the vast majority of used guns were insanely high. I assume some were consignment weapons I guess consigners will have to drop prices or just take guns back one day.

On a PPT isn't the legal fee $25 for state then up to $10 each for firearms listed on same DROS? Ammo Bros did this recently and didn't gouge for a lock either. I think the $20 lock was at Gun World in Burbank I think they also were refusing people from using their own lock with a receipt dated in last 30 days.