FFL Fee question for Newbie

[ervaztec]

This is my first gun purchase and I have questions about fees.

1. If I buy from a private party will my FFL collect CA sales tax from me?

2. Is $30.00 a reasonable charge for an uncomplicated FFL transfer fee?

3. What are the other government fees?

4. If I buy direct from an FFL dealer in person will they charge me a transfer fee on top of the net sales price? What other government fees?

P.S. I want to buy an AK or SKS.

Thanks in advance for your help.

[paul0660]

It depends.

http://wiki.calgunsfoundation.org/index.php/Buying_and_selling_firearms_in_California

[kemasa]

As long as the FFL does not get involved with finding the buyer or seller nor involved in the price, then sales tax is not to be collected for a PPT.

I think that $30 is reasonable, but different people have different views.

The DROS is $25 for the first firearm (if you are exempt from the 1 in 30 for handguns, the second DROS is $21). You need a HSC card, unless you are exempt, for handguns, which is $25 and is good for 5 years. There are no other fees from the government.

It depends on the FFL. Some charge a transfer fee, others include it with the firearm price. The DROS fee has to be paid, which can either be included in the price of the firearm, or listed separately.

[paul0660]

Buying from a private party does not necessarily mean a PPT.