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Old 12-04-2011, 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by MercFan View Post
I missed good opportunity to buy a .40 cal S&W pistol (asking $250). I had second thoughts about buying from 3rd party - especially someone I don't know. The guy posted his ad on local fishing forum - said that he had all of 'the paperwork'... I didn't think it was legal to buy from individuals, thought you had to purchase from licensed dealers?!
Depends on your state laws exclusively.
CA will certainly require an FFL to do a PPT (private party transfer) and the required handgun registration, HSC and 10 day quarantine until pick up.
$250 sounds like an ok price. Refer to your state laws for aquisition of firearms.
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