PPT Deal Normal, FFL Not Normal?

[Roecar]

I'd like to illustrate a situation as follows regarding a PPT through a LA based FFL.

A rifle is purchased from one individual to another. A FFL is selected and both parties meet. DROS is started, paperwork exchanged everything goes as it normally should. For the seller everything is A-ok, for the buyer they are required to show proof of CA residence. A Driver's License is provided.

Here is "situation" if any at all. The FFL asks the buyer for a second piece of proof of residency, i.e. utility bill, notarized note, etc... in addition to a DL. Is that normal? As I understand all that is needed is a DL as proof of residency since it is issued through the DMV. As such a vehicle registration form is provided and accepted by the FFL. The 10 day wait begins. On the 10th day, the FFL informs the buyer that the second document provided is no longer valid and requires a utility bill or notarized note of residency. Buyer is unsure what other documents can be provided since the DL and vehicle registration are in fact in order. FFL "owner" steps in and says "Don't worry about it, just give me your business and I'll write off the discrepancy"

WTH? Tell me what just happened? I am lost.

[halifax]

The CA DL would be all that was needed for a long gun if it was:

Valid and current

and

Included the buyer's name, photograph, DOB, and current physical address as stated on the Form 4473.

Some shops do go overboard.

[FortCourageArmory]

Only reason I can think of to require a vehicle registration is the address on the license was not the buyers current physical address. If that was the case, then a vehicle registration or some other "government-issued" document with the current address would be necessary. What the whole "On the 10th day, the FFL informs the buyer that the second document provided is no longer valid and requires a utility bill or notarized note of residency." is about is beyond me. We are from the "least amount of required paperwork" line of thinking here. Some FFLs are a little anal retentive I have found.

[BannedinBritain]

It's LA...a.k.a. the twilight zone.