shipping guns?

climax247

April 09, 2003 16:16

if i bought a gun off of someone, how would i go about getting it shipped to me? (if its out of state) I live in California, so i bet its drastic...[:D], i mean what happens if they just put it in the mail??

thanks

climax247@hotmail.com

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  hunter223

  April 09, 2003 16:20

  the gun will have to be shipped to a local ffl dealer of your choice. You will probaly have to pay the dealer a little bit for using his ffl. You will register it there. I dont know much about california laws. This is how it works here in Texas. Good Luck.

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  mark christian

  April 09, 2003 16:36

  `Exactly what type of "gun" did you purchase and want to ship into this state? If it is a handgun it will have to be on the approved handgun list for sale here in California, one of the exempt types (mostly single actions) or a curio and relic. If it is any type of assault weapon (any of the three catagories) you are not now allowed to own it in this state (there were a number of cut off dates) and although it could be shipped to your dealer, he won't be able to transfer it to you. This is the same with a non compliant handgun, the dealer can receive it, but he can't transfer it to you.
  
  If the firearm is legal in this state you need to find a dealer to receive it for you. He will no doubt charge you service a fee- I charge one- (no set limit as this is not a flat rate $20 private party transaction), charge you the mandated state fees, do the paperwork, and hold the gun during the 10 day waiting period. You will also need to purchase an approved trigger lock or show that you own a gun safe. If this was a $50 .22 rifle you are into fee's over and above the value of the firearm. Good luck.
  
  Mark T. Christian

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  climax247

  April 09, 2003 16:38

  regi what...register...[:(!][:(!]
  
  i figured that, thanks for the info [;)]

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  climax247

  April 09, 2003 16:45

  thanks mark, so its illegal for my friend to just send it ups..that makes sense though [;)]

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  hunter223

  April 09, 2003 17:52

  you will have to register your firearm[;)]

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  Supreme One

  April 10, 2003 09:24

  Hello, move to a different state.
  
  Michael
  
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