List of CA FFLs & their fee schedule

[redfield96]

We are in Brea.

Redfield Armory

Longguns and lowers $45 (includes DROS)
Multiple lowers are $15 per.
Handguns $50 (includes DROS)

[nadodave]

Hillcrest pawn brokers (already on list) is $65 as I just did a transfer on Thursday, 11-21-2013

[edittman1]

Lokey Firearms - $105 + DROS
Roger's Relics - $55 ea long gun, $25 each there after + DROS

[MountainMike7]

Most of the fees listed is incorrect. I called Castro Valley Gun Shop and their fee is $150 plus $30 for DROS

I was under the impression yhat the DROS fee was state-limited to a max. of $25.00

So maybe whoever answered the phone didn't know what they were talking about?

Mike

[kraycat]

Lokey Firearms - $105 + DROS
Roger's Relics - $55 ea long gun, $25 each there after + DROS

I did one 6 months ago at Lokey, wasn't 105...more like 50 or 60 total.

from inside the Jungle

[kemasa]

I was under the impression yhat the DROS fee was state-limited to a max. of $25.00

It is actually illegal to misrepresent the DROS fee as anything other than $25 ($19 + $5 + $1).

[Henryoak]

PACWest Firearms in Yorba Linda:

Total fee not including FFL: $20.00

Craig at 909-237-4582

Easy to work with, knew his stuff.

[slum5150]

Kaufmann Tactical Firearms in Fresno charges $70 for ppts. Stanky!

[The Last American Hero]

Roger's Relics was $65 + DROS + tax for new handgun or long gun.

They also mentioned they are REQUIRED to due PPT for only $10 + DROS and don't like it but they "have to".

My understanding is if you refuse to do them for the measly $10 your FFL can be messed with.

Forgot to ask if that includes any used guns from Gunbroker etc shipped from anywhere to them.

[EBR Works]

Roger's Relics was $65 + DROS + tax for new handgun or long gun.

They also mentioned they are REQUIRED to due PPT for only $10 + DROS and don't like it but they "have to".

My understanding is if you refuse to do them for the measly $10 your FFL can be messed with.

Forgot to ask if that includes any used guns from Gunbroker etc shipped from anywhere to them.

Shipped firearms are NEVER a PPT. A PPT is when two CA residents meet face to face at a CA dealer to consummate a sale.

Shipped transfers are not subject to regulation of the price that the FFL may charge.

[rivercityshooter]

FFL transfer Fees + DROS in the Inland Empire

So I am planning on getting a new gun so I was shopping around today (08/13/14) for low FFL fees, here is what I found as of 4PM. These prices are the DROS and Transfer Fee:

Highland Pawn
Highland
(909) 864-3800
$40

Highland Guns
Highland
(909) 862-3434
$40

Back Alley Mercantile
Menifee
(951) 246-6070
$50

Elm Enterprises
Corona
(951)532-0177
$55

Safe
(951) 377-1484
Sun City
$70

K&D Gunsmithing
(951) 475-8888
$72

Inland Jewelery & Loan
Riverside
(951) 781-4063
$86.40

I live in the Inland Empire and all these shops are located in the Inland Empire.

[shaocaholica]

Guns Direct in Burbank is $80+Dros. Not sure if I can really do better considering the cost of gas both ways.

Also I'm new to CA but whats with the tax collection on transfers? How can they verify the amount of a private sale? Is there a way around it without too much hassle with the IRS?

[kemasa]

Guns Direct in Burbank is $80+Dros. Not sure if I can really do better considering the cost of gas both ways.

It depends on where you live. Sales tax is less in Ventura County, as well as fees being less.

Also I'm new to CA but whats with the tax collection on transfers? How can they verify the amount of a private sale? Is there a way around it without too much hassle with the IRS?

The CA FFL has to collect sales tax. Trying to avoid it is tax evasion and posting about trying to do that on a public forum is not a good idea. If you cause a problem for the FFL, the FFL might refuse to do the transfer and that could cost you a lot more.

Sales tax is a CA BOE issue, not IRS.

I personally hate having to collect the sales tax, but worse than that are those who try to put the FFL is a very bad position.

[shaocaholica]

It depends on where you live. Sales tax is less in Ventura County, as well as fees being less.



The CA FFL has to collect sales tax. Trying to avoid it is tax evasion and posting about trying to do that on a public forum is not a good idea. If you cause a problem for the FFL, the FFL might refuse to do the transfer and that could cost you a lot more.

Sales tax is a CA BOE issue, not IRS.

I personally hate having to collect the sales tax, but worse than that are those who try to put the FFL is a very bad position.

I didn't mean to solicit any advice that would not be legal. I was just curious how or if CA FFLs verify private party selling prices. Do they ignore the actual sales price(which can be difficult or impossible to verify) and just use a median value for the item?

I thought there was a federal case that concluded that states cannot collect sales tax for out of state purchases?

Edit: anyway I get the FFLs probably don't want to stand up to this just to draw attention to their business with no real gain for business. I'm still just curious about the thought process and actual regulation and precedent that supports the status quo.

[Baboosh]

I personally hate having to collect the sales tax, but worse than that are those who try to put the FFL is a very bad position.

Yup, we don't like collecting it anymore than people like paying it.

Don't lie and try to BS your dealer, we know you didn't pay $500 for your brand new Scar 17. Remember it's your FFL that deals with the BOE.