Whats the number of off roster guns can LEO sell

[steve95762]

Does anyone know how many off roster guns we can sell in a year? Thank you

[M1NM]

5 transactions per year. I don't see a LEO out to become anymore of a dealer than the average joe. This may be less depending on your department.

[edgerly779]

Unless your Pasadena pd then dealer. Beware of selling to many already busts for this.

[LowThudd]

Yea, probably just a few less than this guy. http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/l...501-story.html

[CSACANNONEER]

For California, you'll be safe with 5 transactions per year. It doesn't make a difference if they are on on roster, off roster or roster exempt. Multiple guns can be sold in each transaction. Now, if you want to consider Federal law, I would be very weary of a pattern of buying off roster handguns and flipping them. Even one transaction could be viewed as a straw purchase if the finally purchaser could not have purchased it new if they can prove it was the intent to sell it to a person who could not have purchased it. Also, ATF may take the position that a CA LEO (or anyone else) who is buying a firearm with the intent on selling it for a profit, needs a FFL period. Now, about that Ruger......are you planning on travelling anywhere near Ventura/LA anytime soon????

[steve95762]

Thank you

No plans on heading south anytime soon

[Tiberius]

I think you're getting the answer to a different question than the one you're asking. California limits the number of transactions - for everyone. But if a LEO buys 4 off-roster guns each year, and immediately flips those for a big mark-up (as is totally possible) my understanding is that this could attract unwanted "attention." Tho I'm not sure it's technically illegal. I suppose it could be a "straw man" violation, on the theory that the off-roster guns weren't really for the LEO but were bought for re-sale.

Some LEOs got in trouble a few years back for this - I think someone may have posted the link. Or will.

[pacrat]

I think you're getting the answer to a different question than the one you're asking. California limits the number of transactions - for everyone. But if a LEO buys 4 off-roster guns each year, and immediately flips those for a big mark-up (as is totally possible) my understanding is that this could attract unwanted "attention." Tho I'm not sure it's technically illegal. I suppose it could be a "straw man" violation, on the theory that the off-roster guns weren't really for the LEO but were bought for re-sale.

Some LEOs got in trouble a few years back for this - I think someone may have posted the link. Or will.

As to the underlined,

Buying with the intention of a "future" sale. Is not classified as a "strawman" purchase. Unless the future buyer is part of the agreed upon transaction. Before the purchase.

This guy is in extremely hot water with his Dept. and the Feds. For "dealing without a license".

http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-pasadena-firearms-list-20170501-story.html