Selling a Luger to a Californian

DavidJayUden · 08-27-2013, 02:20 PM

A potential buyer asked my about reluctance to ship/sell into California. Do most of you C&R guys concur that it is a risk sending a handgun to California, either to an FFL or to a C&R? I'm not on any approved list with the CA authorities.
dju

Michael Zeleny · 08-27-2013, 02:46 PM

All post-1898 handguns, as well as antiques chambered for readily available ammunition must be received by a licensed dealer. C&R guns are exempt from the CA DOJ drop test. Verification approval letters are readily available.

http://oag.ca.gov/firearms/cflcoverview

Ron Smith · 08-27-2013, 03:21 PM

I've sold a few pistols to Californians, including a S&W Mod. 648 , 3 or 4 Lugers, 1914 & 1934 Mausers, Colt Delta Elite 10mm and a 70's production Browning HP without any problems at all.

saab-bob · 08-27-2013, 03:37 PM

David
Some more info about shipping guns to the former Golden State

I am not an FFL but I want to ship a firearm to a California FFL. Do I have to obtain a Firearms Shipment Approval number before shipping a firearm to California?
No. Only shipments from Federal Firearms Licensees (FFL) require a Firearms Shipment Approval number

From the FAQ on the DOJ website.

Bob

Edward Tinker · 08-27-2013, 06:41 PM

yes, when I had my FFL 01 it was easy to get the approval and as a FFL 03 nothing is required except to ship to a FFL 01

easy, no issues

I could care less what I sell to anybody in the USA, as long as they send me an FFL I am okay with it (I double check and see if a 01 or 03 is legal), keep in mind there are other types of FFL's out there where it is legal to send to - but that is fairly uncommon, although I have sent guns to Pawnshops every now and then if memory serves me correct.

Zorba · 08-27-2013, 07:09 PM

The guy in TN who sold me mine had no problems shipping to my CA FFL.

08-27-2013, 02:20 PM	#1
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Selling a Luger to a Californian A potential buyer asked my about reluctance to ship/sell into California. Do most of you C&R guys concur that it is a risk sending a handgun to California, either to an FFL or to a C&R? I'm not on any approved list with the CA authorities. dju

08-27-2013, 02:46 PM	#2
Michael Zeleny Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 525 Thanks: 129 Thanked 138 Times in 76 Posts	All post-1898 handguns, as well as antiques chambered for readily available ammunition must be received by a licensed dealer. C&R guns are exempt from the CA DOJ drop test. Verification approval letters are readily available. http://oag.ca.gov/firearms/cflcoverview __________________ Michael Zeleny@post.harvard.edu -- http://larvatus.livejournal.com/ -- 7576 Willow Glen Road, Los Angeles, CA 90046 -- 323.363.1860 All of old. Nothing else ever. Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better. -- Samuel Beckett

08-27-2013, 03:21 PM	#3
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	I've sold a few pistols to Californians, including a S&W Mod. 648 , 3 or 4 Lugers, 1914 & 1934 Mausers, Colt Delta Elite 10mm and a 70's production Browning HP without any problems at all. __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

08-27-2013, 03:37 PM	#4
saab-bob User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 459 Thanks: 774 Thanked 143 Times in 87 Posts	David Some more info about shipping guns to the former Golden State I am not an FFL but I want to ship a firearm to a California FFL. Do I have to obtain a Firearms Shipment Approval number before shipping a firearm to California? No. Only shipments from Federal Firearms Licensees (FFL) require a Firearms Shipment Approval number From the FAQ on the DOJ website. Bob __________________ "I think,therefore I own guns"

08-27-2013, 06:41 PM	#5
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,915 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,506 Times in 2,080 Posts	yes, when I had my FFL 01 it was easy to get the approval and as a FFL 03 nothing is required except to ship to a FFL 01 easy, no issues I could care less what I sell to anybody in the USA, as long as they send me an FFL I am okay with it (I double check and see if a 01 or 03 is legal), keep in mind there are other types of FFL's out there where it is legal to send to - but that is fairly uncommon, although I have sent guns to Pawnshops every now and then if memory serves me correct. __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

08-27-2013, 07:09 PM	#6
Zorba User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Merritt Island, Fl Posts: 951 Thanks: 776 Thanked 526 Times in 289 Posts	The guy in TN who sold me mine had no problems shipping to my CA FFL.