Rules on shipping Black powder handgun to CA?

DavidB2 · July 2, 2016, 11:28 PM

I recently sold a black powder handgun on Gunbroker to an individual in CA. I haven't been able to find any restrictions on shipping (such as the requirement to ship to an FFL dealer). However, I thought I would ask for more information from those of with more legal understanding on black powder regulations.

Also, what do I tell the USPS when shipping this colt dragoon to the buyer? Do I mention that it is not a true firearm? Thanks for your help.

drobs · July 3, 2016, 01:02 AM

California or Canada?

There are no rules against shipping a BP revolver to California.

Easiest way to check that is to go to Cabela's website and look at their restrictions:
http://www.cabelas.com/product/shoot..._SEQ_567338580

Smokin'Joe · July 3, 2016, 08:42 AM

As for the USPS simply answer the questions they ask you honestly. Do not mention what is being shipped.

DavidB2 · July 3, 2016, 09:22 AM

I meant California. I'm in the military and we also abbreviate state names.

Bishop Creek · July 3, 2016, 02:12 PM

No regs against shipping cap and ball style guns to CA. I live in California and I have received quite a few by both USPS and UPS. I have also sold a few and mailed them with USPS. When asked, I told them the contents were an "antique" which is true as it was a copy of an antique 1858 Remington.

tinpan58 · August 21, 2016, 02:33 AM

If I am Right their is a law about a list of guns you can't ship to California. You have to submit a list you want to ship to the state. Many of the stores on gun broker will ship, but a lot private party people won't. You will find people on gun broker talk about this law, they say to tell the law makers to change the law. What can say it's California! I just bought a fake peace maker they sent my a pice of wood with the gun. They said to send a fake gun to California and Kansas you have to send you have to send a piece of wood to mont it on.

Woodslab · August 21, 2016, 05:47 AM

Ship unloaded

**4V50 Gary** · August 21, 2016, 03:42 PM

It's cap 'n ball. I wouldn't worry about it.

BTW, when I was 18 I bought a Ruger Old Army from Gil Hebard in Illinois.

July 2, 2016, 11:28 PM	#1
DavidB2 Senior Member Join Date: March 8, 2008 Posts: 129	Rules on shipping Black powder handgun to CA? I recently sold a black powder handgun on Gunbroker to an individual in CA. I haven't been able to find any restrictions on shipping (such as the requirement to ship to an FFL dealer). However, I thought I would ask for more information from those of with more legal understanding on black powder regulations. Also, what do I tell the USPS when shipping this colt dragoon to the buyer? Do I mention that it is not a true firearm? Thanks for your help.

July 3, 2016, 01:02 AM	#2
drobs Senior Member Join Date: July 17, 2015 Location: South Central MO / Africa Posts: 1,111	California or Canada? There are no rules against shipping a BP revolver to California. Easiest way to check that is to go to Cabela's website and look at their restrictions: http://www.cabelas.com/product/shoot..._SEQ_567338580 __________________ NRA Life Member

July 3, 2016, 09:22 AM	#4
DavidB2 Senior Member Join Date: March 8, 2008 Posts: 129	Sorry., I meant California I meant California. I'm in the military and we also abbreviate state names.

August 21, 2016, 03:42 PM	#8
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,874	It's cap 'n ball. I wouldn't worry about it. BTW, when I was 18 I bought a Ruger Old Army from Gil Hebard in Illinois. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

July 3, 2016, 08:42 AM	#3
Smokin'Joe Senior Member Join Date: December 27, 2010 Posts: 211	As for the USPS simply answer the questions they ask you honestly. Do not mention what is being shipped.

July 3, 2016, 02:12 PM	#5
Bishop Creek Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2011 Posts: 566	No regs against shipping cap and ball style guns to CA. I live in California and I have received quite a few by both USPS and UPS. I have also sold a few and mailed them with USPS. When asked, I told them the contents were an "antique" which is true as it was a copy of an antique 1858 Remington.

August 21, 2016, 02:33 AM	#6
tinpan58 Junior Member Join Date: July 17, 2016 Posts: 5	If I am Right their is a law about a list of guns you can't ship to California. You have to submit a list you want to ship to the state. Many of the stores on gun broker will ship, but a lot private party people won't. You will find people on gun broker talk about this law, they say to tell the law makers to change the law. What can say it's California! I just bought a fake peace maker they sent my a pice of wood with the gun. They said to send a fake gun to California and Kansas you have to send you have to send a piece of wood to mont it on.

August 21, 2016, 05:47 AM	#7
Woodslab Member Join Date: February 25, 2014 Location: eastern nc Posts: 81	Ship unloaded