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[BlackRain17]

If I buy a handgun online from a store from out of state, in order for me to get my gun is to go through a FFL? How do the fees work? Do I have to pay the FFL fee + DROS fee + CA sales tax?

[tenpercentfirearms]

If I buy a handgun online from a store from out of state, in order for me to get my gun is to go through a FFL? How do the fees work? Do I have to pay the FFL fee + DROS fee + CA sales tax?

All firearms shipped into CA must go to an FFL. If it is a handgun, it must be on the safe list of handguns approved for sale (unless you are a cop or you are doing an intrafamilial transfer with letter).

Yes you pay the FFL transfer fee, the DROS, and the CA Sales Tax if the dealer asks for it. Legally the dealer is on the hook for the sales tax, but some dealers don't collect it and by doing so agree to pay your taxes come tax time. However, at the same time, you are supposed to pay use tax on any out of state purchases as well.

[BlackRain17]

Thanks tenpercentfirearms. I'm a fellow Bruin too. Aren't you glad we went there before all the fee hikes?

[cgood311]

What is the average FFL fee. Im seeing in my area an $85 fee. Seems steep to me? I talked to the sales guy at Bass Pro in Rancho and he said $75 is a rip off, which is what they charge to take in a FFL.

[aaaslayer]

What is the average FFL fee. Im seeing in my area an $85 fee. Seems steep to me? I talked to the sales guy at Bass Pro in Rancho and he said $75 is a rip off, which is what they charge to take in a FFL.

A guy in Riverside charges $55 all fees included !

Tim Lybbert
Tim's Gun Shop
3972 Stonehedge Dr
Riverside, CA 92509
Email: Click here to email me

Phone: 909-801-4875
Fax: 951-213-6153
Hours: by appointments please

Long Gun Fee: $55.00 for the first long gun
Hand Gun Fee: $55.00 for the first handgun,
NICS Fee: ALL DROS fee included in my fees already
Other Fee: $25.00 for each additional firearm

check him out!

[kemasa]

Fees vary. When you consider the costs and issues, I don't think that it is fair to call the various fees a ripoff. You would have to look at their overhead and perhaps they just don't want to do it. The first rule in consulting is to never say no, just name your price. If you don't really want to do something, you name a high price and the person will either pay or go away.

With that said, there are places which are lower. The lowest I have heard about is $10, the highest is $150. Not sure of what the average is, but I would say that $75 is still a bit on the high side, but not completely unreasonable. Remember, not all service is the same.

[s0calflip]

i dont know if this is the right place to post this question, but i'm looking for an FFL dealer that will allow me to ship an AR15 pistol receiver to their store. I havent bought it yet, but am looking to buy it soon either from Spikes Tactical or RRA.

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[musstangr]

Hi!

Looking for a FFL in Fremont to do a PPT. Anyone able to recommend a shop?

Thanks!

Mike

[oversteerdawg]

Who will do a transfer and accept from an individual near Los Angeles, Orange County or Ventura County? I'm trying to avoid paying sales tax on a used gun from an individual, but I'm still not 100% clear on that. Seems a lot of places or misinformed about the laws. Thanks!

[ugimports]

Hi!

Looking for a FFL in Fremont to do a PPT. Anyone able to recommend a shop?

Thanks!

Mike

We do them. We're by appointment only and our location is off State street near the Fremont Hub/Americas Tire/Bank of America. Please email us when you'd like to come in: sales@ugimports.com

We have appointments open tomorrow (Monday) during the day right now. Otherwise, most days in the evenings we are available.

[EBR Works]

Who will do a transfer and accept from an individual near Los Angeles, Orange County or Ventura County? I'm trying to avoid paying sales tax on a used gun from an individual, but I'm still not 100% clear on that. Seems a lot of places or misinformed about the laws. Thanks!

We will accept shipments from individuals and no tax would be due for this type of transaction.

[mackey]

hmm

[gminor60]

I was wondering if anyone knows of a FFL for PPT in the Lakeport area?

[Atwater]

I'm looking for a FFL in the Sacramento area that would facilitate the transfer of a NIB Colt sp9640ca (Internet sale). I'm looking for a fair price and would they charge me sales tax? Can anyone recommend someone?