Private party transfer of a gun from Nevada to California of a non listed handgun

eJack · May 22, 2009, 03:25 PM

Is it possible to have somebody out of state purchase a handgun and do a cross state private party transfer to use the private party exemption to the approved handgun list law in California?

Reason I'm asking is that I want a 5" XD45 compact. It is one of only a few Springfield handguns without a CA listed version.

David Armstrong · May 22, 2009, 07:36 PM

It is generally unlawful for somebody to purchase a firearm for another person.

A/C Guy · May 22, 2009, 08:25 PM

ALL guns from out of state must go through an FFL in California.
NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

Have the seller go to an FFL and ship it to your FFL.

Al Norris · May 22, 2009, 08:29 PM

I would also add that there is no such exemption for interstate transfers of handguns. None. Nada.

This means that all handguns must be sent to an FFL, within the State of Purchase.

I'm no expert on CA laws, but I believe it to be unlawful to have a handgun sent from out of State to CA that is not on the approved list. So....

Are you really asking how to unlawfully acquire an out-of-state unapproved handgun?

**Mike Irwin** · May 23, 2009, 03:31 AM

In a word, no.

You can't do it.

What you're describing doing could get you a small room in a place with very tall walls for quite awhile.

Don't even think of doing it.

That's really all you need to know, so I'm closing this.

May 22, 2009, 03:25 PM	#1
eJack Junior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Posts: 3	Private party transfer of a gun from Nevada to California of a non listed handgun Is it possible to have somebody out of state purchase a handgun and do a cross state private party transfer to use the private party exemption to the approved handgun list law in California? Reason I'm asking is that I want a 5" XD45 compact. It is one of only a few Springfield handguns without a CA listed version.

May 23, 2009, 03:31 AM	#5
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,380	In a word, no. You can't do it. What you're describing doing could get you a small room in a place with very tall walls for quite awhile. Don't even think of doing it. That's really all you need to know, so I'm closing this. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

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May 22, 2009, 07:36 PM	#2
David Armstrong Junior member Join Date: January 24, 2005 Location: SW Louisiana Posts: 2,289	It is generally unlawful for somebody to purchase a firearm for another person.

May 22, 2009, 08:25 PM	#3
A/C Guy Senior Member Join Date: January 23, 2007 Location: Apache Junction, Az Posts: 308	ALL guns from out of state must go through an FFL in California. NO EXCEPTIONS!!! Have the seller go to an FFL and ship it to your FFL.

May 22, 2009, 08:29 PM	#4
Al Norris Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 29, 2000 Location: Rupert, Idaho Posts: 9,660	I would also add that there is no such exemption for interstate transfers of handguns. None. Nada. This means that all handguns must be sent to an FFL, within the State of Purchase. I'm no expert on CA laws, but I believe it to be unlawful to have a handgun sent from out of State to CA that is not on the approved list. So.... Are you really asking how to unlawfully acquire an out-of-state unapproved handgun?