How to get OFF ROSTER HANDGUNS in California - LEGAL and EASY

Published on March 31, 2020
Duration: 7:11

This guide, presented by an experienced firearms instructor, details legal methods for acquiring off-roster handguns in California. It covers intrafamilial transfers, LEO private sales, and the single-shot exemption process, while advising against 80% builds. The instructor emphasizes the high demand and associated costs for these firearms in the California market.

Quick Summary

In California, you can legally acquire off-roster handguns through intrafamilial transfers (from direct lineal family members), or by utilizing the single-shot exemption. Law enforcement officers can also purchase them and then sell them privately, though this significantly increases the price.

Chapters

  1. 00:04Introduction to Off-Roster Handguns
  2. 00:39Obtaining Off-Roster Handguns (Non-LEO)
  3. 01:24Intrafamilial Transfer Details
  4. 01:57Intrafamilial Transfer Requirements
  5. 02:30LEO Private Transfers Explained
  6. 03:21Demand and Private Sales Market
  7. 04:57Single Shot Exemptions Explained
  8. 05:31Conversion and Other Sellers
  9. 06:23Summary and Contact

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the legal ways to get off-roster handguns in California if I'm not a law enforcement officer?

In California, you can legally acquire off-roster handguns through intrafamilial transfers (from direct lineal family members), or by utilizing the single-shot exemption. Law enforcement officers can also purchase them and then sell them privately, though this significantly increases the price.

Can I buy any handgun I want in California?

No, California has a Handgun Roster of Approved Firearms. Only handguns on this list can be sold by dealers. However, there are exceptions like intrafamilial transfers, LEO exemptions, and the single-shot exemption that allow for the acquisition of off-roster models.

What is an intrafamilial transfer for handguns in California?

An intrafamilial transfer allows you to receive a handgun from a direct lineal family member (parent, grandparent, child, grandchild). If the family member is out of state, the firearm must be shipped to a California FFL for the transfer process.

What is the single-shot exemption for handguns in California?

The single-shot exemption allows a gun shop to legally sell a firearm that is designed to be fired one shot at a time, bypassing the standard handgun roster. This often involves starting with an unfinished frame and converting it into a single-shot pistol.

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