PPT vs. Commercial Transfer Question

[carlosdarwin]

Greetings Fellow Calgunners -- I have a question regarding a firearm that I have purchased but have not yet transferred/DROS'd.

I bought the handgun online and had it sent to a local FFL about a month ago, but do not want it anymore and would rather get something else. My question is this: Can I sell this gun without ever taken possession of it, and if so, would it be considered a commercial transfer or PPT for the buyer?

Otherwise, is my only other option to transfer/dros the firearm, wait ten days, and then sell it as a PPT? Please advise...any feedback is much obliged.

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[jbooker9]

It does not need to be drosd to you, but no it is not a ppt.

[carlosdarwin]

PPT vs. Commercial Transfer Question

I just went to Ammo Bros. and they told me I would have to transfer and DROS the gun and then wait 10 days to begin a PPT. That doesn't sound right but what options do I have

[CHS]

I just went to Ammo Bros. and they told me I would have to transfer and DROS the gun and then wait 10 days to begin a PPT. That doesn't sound right but what options do I have

You had the firearm shipped to them in your name so it is clearly their policy that it gets dros'ed to you.

Legally, however, you can find a buyer for it and authorize the FFL to transfer it to them instead of you.

Either way, it's NOT a PPT. PPT's are a special California-only transfer. In this case, you're selling the gun but it's still going to be a standard dealer transfer and the dealer in this case can still charge whatever their dealer transfer fee is above and beyond the DROS fee.

[carlosdarwin]

I'm obliged to do do what's right by California law. I love this state and will do whatever it takes to stay right. Even if it costs me kablinky.

I wish we could have more sensible laws.

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[carlosdarwin]

Sig 229R -- 9mm -- accepted by our Armed Forces -- Not trying to do anything fancy or sexy. Just trying to sell something that I need less than other might need more.