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[SkyHawk]

I read the part that both parties of a PPT need to be at the same FFL, but does it need to be at the same time?
For instance, if a seller were to go to the FFL and do his part of the paperwork, could I go to the FLL a few days later for my end of the paperwork? (I'm trying to buy a gun that's about 9 hours north in CA). I understand that I would then have to wait 10 days and return to the same FFL. Or am I wrong in believing they can't ship to another FFL after the 10 days?
Thanks in advance

It cannot be shipped at any time during the process, period.

Yes in theory a DROS WORKSHEET can be done allowing buyer and seller to appear at different times. This is in fact how consignments work. And that is also where your idea may hit a snag.

It is one thing for the dealer to hold it for a few hours, to allow the buyer to arrive and do his part. And this assumes the payment has all been arranged between the parties, leaving the FFL completely out of it. And most FFLs are only going to do this if one of the parties is well known (and liked) by the FFL.

But if you plan on leaving a gun there for days, now there may be other issues. The FFL is perhaps required to log it onto his books. The transaction may be viewed as a consignment, which may have tax implications etc.

So in short, it is possible in theory for buyer and seller to make seperate appearances but in practice is not often done and almost certainly not very likely if it spans days.

Perhaps some of the FFLs here can enlighten us but this thread is sort of necro looking so you may not ever get more answers.

[user916]

[SkyHawk]

It is a federal thing and basically it doesn't matter unless maybe you are on some government watch list. I have never once worried about it or planned around it, and I have had many filed for purchases I have made.

There is a current thread going here with some more info https://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/....php?t=1657277

[mtsul]

I am in the process of moving out of California….
And I have a few handguns on consignment at a LGS do I need to get them back before I leave? And before I get a new DL/ID in my new state?
(I’m keeping my CA house) but I’m buying a house in Kansas too. And thet will be my primary residence (the Kansas house)