PPT Question

[Gun1]

I have a somewhat inconvenient schedule and sometimes find it difficult to meet with sellers to do PPTs and their offer is very good. I was therefore thinking if there is a way to have the seller drop off the firearm at an FFL (pay him by Zelle or similar once he's there) and then I go complete the paperwork?

[SkyHawk]

Yes it is technically possible, if the FFL is willing to do a DROS worksheet. You will need to have a good established relationship with the FFL. It is very unlikely that a FFL who does not know you and have frequent transfers with you would do it.

And of course you need to work out the payment details to the seller’s satisfaction.

[The Gleam]

I will neither confirm nor deny if I have ever been party to a PPT sale in this manner.

Not much different than how a consignment sale is handled, or auction sale transfer at the same shop - other than a consignment sale does require a 30 day hold before it can be sold.

But is there anything in the law that says the buyer/seller must actually meet in person? If the FFL does all the checks and verification, what's the difference if it happens in the same minute or two different days?

[BigPimping]

If you're in the Bay Area, no PPT for you 😵

[G.O.D.]

Why would an FFl do this? They are in Business to Make Money. Now if it is a Consignment there is a Fee Worked out Between FFl and Seller .

[norcalAF]

Why would an FFl do this? They are in Business to Make Money. Now if it is a Consignment there is a Fee Worked out Between FFl and Seller .

Most FFLs recognize that many PPT transactions result in additional business. I know I add ammo to nearly every DROS, and I have seen that envelope opened up and money spent after I paid the seller.

[Wordupmybrotha]

Best way to find out is to call the FFL. I don't see why they would take the risk of holding on to a stranger's gun not knowing if the buyer will ever show up.

[Oldmandan]

If I were the seller I would prob not want to drop it off like that. If the buyer never shows up, or decides he doesn’t want to go ahead with the ppt. Then it’s more work for the FFL and the seller. Not that you would do that, but some people may, and that may be enough to scare some sellers off

I’ve sold many guns ppt over the years, and have usually accommodated buyers where I could. Doesn’t hurt to ask the seller if they can accommodate your schedule.