Malpractice or just bad business?

[flectarn]

Question.

I just PPT'ed as a buyer and the dealer charged me a total fee of $60. I was thrown off by this as I had never been charged more than $35. Instead of looking bad on the spot, I wanted to do some research and find out if times have changed. After all, it's been over a year since I have bought a firearm via PPT.



Here is a quick photo of my receipt showing what I paid for. On initial review, it seems that CA state law states that dealers can only charge $10 in addition to the $25 DROS.

Is this malpractice on the part of the dealer or is it a fee that is well within the letter of the law?


Thanks guys!

[DEPUTYBILL]

It looks like he charged you for a PPT DROS, and a new gun DROS for the same transaction. I would think it would be one or the other, not both.

[six seven tango]

https://oag.ca.gov/firearms/pubfaqs#13

13.How much is the state fee when purchasing a firearm?

The total state fee is $25. The DROS fee is $19.00 which covers the costs of the background checks and transfer registry. There is also a $1.00 Firearms Safety Act Fee and a $5.00 Safety and Enforcement Fee. In the event of a private party transfer (PPT), the firearms dealer may charge an additional fee of up to $10 per firearm.

Total allowed by law, for a PPT is $35, including the dealers fee.

[LeadFarmer74]

https://oag.ca.gov/firearms/pubfaqs#13



Total allowed by law, for a PPT is $35, including the dealers fee.

That is how I understand it as well. Go get some money back!

[mcisniper]

Ask him, he may have made a mistake. It happens. But PPT is $35 total.

[flectarn]

Cheers guys! I am going to try to get my money back upon pick up of the firearm.

I'll update the thread with results.

[Condorguns]

It looks like they may have made a simple mistake of charging the DROS fee. The PPT fee already includes the DROS fee. Maybe the person who rang you up was new?

[flectarn]

It looks like they may have made a simple mistake of charging the DROS fee. The PPT fee already includes the DROS fee. Maybe the person who rang you up was new?

That would make a lot of sense, but he definitely knew his way around every part of the transaction. Not a new guy.

[c good]

Out 'Em so others don't just think it's part of the normal transaction. Put 'em on notice so they won't screw anyone else.

[Condorguns]

That would make a lot of sense, but he definitely knew his way around every part of the transaction. Not a new guy.

Keep us updated on if they refund the money. Good luck and enjoy your new firearm.