Buying unregistered handgun question...

[chile]

I am new to the private party gun scene, so I wanted to get some info before I pulled the trigger on this.

A co-worker of mine has a 9MM handgun that has never been registered he wants to sell. Checked serial number and it comes back clean.

Now, my question is do we have to go thru a FFL and register it? Or can I keep it unregistered here in California? He was also talking about a DOJ form I can feel out and do it that way that only costs $19.

Can anyone enlighten me on this a little more, was looking some stuff up online but couldn't get a real solid answer on this.

[freonr22]

You HAVE to go to an Ffl for transfer

[Oceanbob]

Yes.. you both have to go to an FFL and do a Private Party Transfer. Cost is $35.

The $19 form is for people that are related to each other. (family)

That form is here:

http://oag.ca.gov/sites/all/files/pdfs/firearms/forms/oplaw.pdf

But it won't work for your situation.

It will not be a problem selling the 9MM to you.

They don't check the registered owner out or even if the handgun has ever been registered. All they want is for the NEW OWNER (you) to get checked out (10 day wait) and they will register the 9MM to you.

What the seller needs:

A Drivers license or California ID.

Nothing else.

What the buyer (you) need:

A Drivers license and a 2nd form of proof of residence, like a Car Registration that has your name and address on it that matches you drivers license.

A HSC card. (you must have a handgun safety certificate) cost is $25 from a FFL. Simple test.

$35 bucks for the FFL.

Wait 10 days and go pick her up. At pick up you will do a gun safety check and be required to buy a gun lock. (make sure the magazines are 10 rounds or less; some of these older 9MMs had hi caps)

Be safe. Have fun.

[Fritz265]

Firearms dealers are required to process private party transfers upon request. Firearms dealers may charge a fee not to exceed $10 per firearm for conducting a private party transfer. Example:
a.For a private party transfer involving one or more handguns, the total allowable fees, including the DROS, safety, and dealer transfer fees, are not to exceed $35.00 for the first handgun and $31.00 for each additional handgun involved in the same transaction.
b.For private party transfers involving one or more long guns, or a private party transfer involving one handgun, the total allowable fees, including the DROS, safety, and dealer transfer fees, are not to exceed $35.00. The dealer may charge an additional dealer-service fee of$10.00 per each additional firearm transferred.

[chile]

Ok. Thanks guys. I don't need the HSC since my job allows me to carry off duty. Not my first handgun, just never bought a used one before. Only getting it to have something at home for the wife to use.

[DDM4]

I was told that i can only buy 1 handgun per 30 days at Turners.
Does that apply to a PPT at an FFL?

[BrokerB]

no..only new/used owned by the ffl guns are 10 day wait

ppt- or consignment handguns you can buy all you want.. Im 99% sure

[ke6guj]

I was told that i can only buy 1 handgun per 30 days at Turners.
Does that apply to a PPT at an FFL?

27535. (a) No person shall make an application to purchase more
than one handgun within any 30-day period.
(b) Subdivision (a) shall not apply to any of the following:
(1) Any law enforcement agency.
(2) Any agency duly authorized to perform law enforcement duties.
(3) Any state or local correctional facility.
(4) Any private security company licensed to do business in
California.
(5) Any person who is properly identified as a full-time paid
peace officer, as defined in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section
830) of Title 3 of Part 2, and who is authorized to, and does carry a
firearm during the course and scope of employment as a peace
officer.
(6) Any motion picture, television, or video production company or
entertainment or theatrical company whose production by its nature
involves the use of a firearm.
(7) Any person who may, pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with
Section 27600), Article 3 (commencing with Section 27650), or Article
4 (commencing with Section 27700), claim an exemption from the
waiting period set forth in Section 27540.
(8) Any transaction conducted through a licensed firearms dealer
pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 28050).
(9) Any person who is licensed as a collector pursuant to Chapter
44 (commencing with Section 921) of Title 18 of the United States
Code and the regulations issued pursuant thereto, and has a current
certificate of eligibility issued by the Department of Justice
pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 26700) of Chapter 2.
(10) The exchange of a handgun where the dealer purchased that
firearm from the person seeking the exchange within the 30-day period
immediately preceding the date of exchange or replacement.
(11) The replacement of a handgun when the person's handgun was
lost or stolen, and the person reported that firearm lost or stolen
prior to the completion of the application to purchase to any local
law enforcement agency of the city, county, or city and county in
which the person resides.
(12) The return of any handgun to its owner.
(13) A community college that is certified by the Commission on
Peace Officer Standards and Training to present the law enforcement
academy basic course or other commission-certified law enforcement
training.



PPTs fall under 28050

[Fritz265]

I was told that i can only buy 1 handgun per 30 days at Turners.
Does that apply to a PPT at an FFL?

Unlimited PPT handguns. Only FFL dealer purchases are one per 30 days.

[Ninety]

no..only new/used owned by the ffl guns are 10 day wait

ppt- or consignment handguns you can buy all you want.. Im 99% sure

And no 10 day wait?

[AragornElessar86]

The law says for you to go through an FFL.

[Fritz265]

10-day wait for all firearm transfers in CA

[DDM4]

Thanks. This is a great site!

[paul0660]

Checked serial number and it comes back clean.

How did you check it?

my job allows me to carry off duty.

Really? What job?

Suspicious thread imo. The guy knows a lot but not much.

[edgerly779]

yES 10 DAY WAIT. ON ALL MODERN FIREARMS.