Gunshow Handgun Purchases

[rl1911]

Any tips on buying a handgun at gunshows? Is the process like a private party transfer? Thanks.

RL

[pnkssbtz]

No. The process is like buying from out of state, usually minus shipping.

You go to the dealer, inspect the gun. Pay and he ships it to a FFL near you, or you can go to his store to start the DROS/4473 paperwork.

In CA, no one walks out with firearms actually purchased from the gun show.

[rl1911]

You go to the dealer, inspect the gun. Pay and he ships it to a FFL near you, or you can go to his store to start the DROS/4473 paperwork.

Then I would have to pay the FFL fee, either at his store or one of my choice, which I assume can be around $100 on top of the DROS fee?

Please forgive my naivete; so far I've only bought my handguns through brick-and-mortar dealers and not online or at a gunshow. Thanks.

RL

[The SoCal Gunner]

It can be a private party transfer if the gun you are buying is from a private seller walking around the gunshow with a sign advertising his gun. You also must find an FFL that is local enough for you to not need the gun to be shipped to perform the PPT.

[rl1911]

Then am I in the ball-park with the FFL transfer fee amount if I can't find a PP who can be present at a licenced dealer to close the deal?

[Rogue187]

All in all a sale of the firearm must be transfered through an FFL.
If at the show you find a gun and the search begins for a dealer local enough to you to provide the transfer.
You must do the 10 day wait and background check.
Transfer fees vary from dealer to dealer.