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cslinger · November 13, 2015, 12:14 PM

1st it has to be on California's approved list of handguns.

2nd it must only be shipped with 10 round magazines not the 12/13 rounders that were standard. Can of course be shipped with no magazines as well if it meets the 1st criteria above.

3rd it must be shipped to a receiving California FFL. (Federal firearms licensee). These can be gun shops, some pawn stores etc.

If all these are met you pay a fee to the shop who receives it for you. Do your background check. Follow any waiting periods that apply and then you take home.

Please note I am not a lawyer or California resident so the above is to the best of my knowledge. Just contact a local FFL and run it by them.

November 13, 2015, 12:14 PM	#2
cslinger Senior Member Join Date: July 14, 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 2,045	1st it has to be on California's approved list of handguns. 2nd it must only be shipped with 10 round magazines not the 12/13 rounders that were standard. Can of course be shipped with no magazines as well if it meets the 1st criteria above. 3rd it must be shipped to a receiving California FFL. (Federal firearms licensee). These can be gun shops, some pawn stores etc. If all these are met you pay a fee to the shop who receives it for you. Do your background check. Follow any waiting periods that apply and then you take home. Please note I am not a lawyer or California resident so the above is to the best of my knowledge. Just contact a local FFL and run it by them. __________________ "Is there anyway I can write my local gun store off on my taxes as dependents?"