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I'm finally getting out of the military and moving back to southern California. Unfortunately, I've been unsuccessful in getting a job lined up, so I'm looking to sell a few of the off-roster handguns I've collected over the years to hold me over until I find a job.
Pursuant to Penal Code sections 17000 and 27560, any person who moves into California with a firearm is considered a "Personal Firearm Importer" and is required by California law to do one of the following within 60 days:
1. Complete and submit a New Resident Report of Firearm Ownership (BOF 4010A), pdf along with $19.00 to the California Department of Justice, Bureau of Firearms;
2. Sell or transfer the firearm to a California licensed firearms dealer or to another individual using a California licensed firearms dealer to conduct the transaction; or
3. Sell or transfer the firearm to a California police or sheriff's department. Persons choosing this option should contact the law enforcement agency for instructions prior to transporting the firearm to the agency.
Since I'm looking to sell my guns, I want to avoid having to register them with the DOJ. I've looked at past threads in regards to option 2. Through my research on calguns, it sounds like I can simply conduct a PPT at an FFL within 60 days of moving back to CA without having to register my weapons. I spoke to an FFL over the phone today, and the individual told me that while it's perfectly legal to do this, there is a high chance that the transaction will be red-flagged and undergo an investigation. He told me that the better route would be to do option 1 and then conduct a PPT after.
Are there any FFLs here who are familiar with this scenario. Specifically, have any of you dealt with a new resident trying to sell their off-roster handguns without registering them? I don't understand why my transfer would be red-flagged and investigated if the law clearly states that a transfer like this is legal? Any help/guidance will be greatly appreciated.
Pursuant to Penal Code sections 17000 and 27560, any person who moves into California with a firearm is considered a "Personal Firearm Importer" and is required by California law to do one of the following within 60 days:
1. Complete and submit a New Resident Report of Firearm Ownership (BOF 4010A), pdf along with $19.00 to the California Department of Justice, Bureau of Firearms;
2. Sell or transfer the firearm to a California licensed firearms dealer or to another individual using a California licensed firearms dealer to conduct the transaction; or
3. Sell or transfer the firearm to a California police or sheriff's department. Persons choosing this option should contact the law enforcement agency for instructions prior to transporting the firearm to the agency.
Since I'm looking to sell my guns, I want to avoid having to register them with the DOJ. I've looked at past threads in regards to option 2. Through my research on calguns, it sounds like I can simply conduct a PPT at an FFL within 60 days of moving back to CA without having to register my weapons. I spoke to an FFL over the phone today, and the individual told me that while it's perfectly legal to do this, there is a high chance that the transaction will be red-flagged and undergo an investigation. He told me that the better route would be to do option 1 and then conduct a PPT after.
Are there any FFLs here who are familiar with this scenario. Specifically, have any of you dealt with a new resident trying to sell their off-roster handguns without registering them? I don't understand why my transfer would be red-flagged and investigated if the law clearly states that a transfer like this is legal? Any help/guidance will be greatly appreciated.
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