FFL or private transfer

[Digi818]

Hi,

I'm trying to purchase a s.w m&p9 from my buddy in Virginia. I live in California and the handgun is off roster. How can I complete this transaction legally?

I've had a shop tell me it's illegal. Is this true? For any off roster gun.

[71MUSTY]

Nope it's illegal to import an off roster gun unless you are exempt, or in some cases transfers from family members. SORRY

[LeadFarmer74]

Yes it's illegal and won't be able to get that gun in any way. Off roster guns can only be had a few ways. People move in with them, CA resident PPT, or interfamlial transfer.

[SonofWWIIDI]

If you can find one used anywhere near you, you can do a PPT with another kommiefornia resident through a local FFL.

But out of state, non familial transfers of an off roster gun is a no-no. IIRC.




The roster sucks!!!!

[SkyHawk]

Not gonna happen, unless you and your buddy get married to each other, or he moves here with the intent to establish residency and gets a CA DL or ID and meets you at a FFL for PPT.

[Librarian]

Asked and answered.

Interstate transfer requires the FFL, per Federal law.

Unless
- you are exempt (usually LEO) or
- the transaction is exempt (usually inrafamilial, parent/child or grandparent/grandchild) or
- the gun is exempt (usually C&R)
the Roster applies.

There are no 'private' transfers interstate.