Do I have the transfer plan correct?

[Rodell]

I'm not a resident of CA, my SO is. I plan to give her a nice Model 70 in 6.5x55 for an upcoming hunt. I want to make sure I've got this right for CA.

To effect a transfer, I plan to deliver the rifle to a FFL on one of my trips. The FFL will check it in to their books, and then DROS it to her. (No problems with age, eligibility, etc.) Ten days later she can pick up the rifle.

Do I have that right?

The fees are the FFL transfer, and the DROS to her, plus the requirement to supply a(nother) lock.

Do I have those right?

I suppose I could just keep it in her closet and she could use it when she wants! Or, she could move to WA where it would be much simpler.

Thanks for the calguns.wisdom.

[G-forceJunkie]

Your correct. Make sure ahead of time the FFL is comfortable with you hand delivering it, some are not. Note that the dealer is able to charge any fee he wants (in addition to the $25 dros fee) so be sure to know what it is up front. $75-100 is pretty typical, I have seen $200 fees from store that really don't want to do them.

[alfred1222]

This will only work if the FFL is willing to accept a rifle from a private seller (that's you) and not another FFL. Since you are not a ca resident, it's not a PPT