Firearm Transfers

Firearm Transfer information:

• Required:
  • Legal California ID or government ID such as a military ID (must accompany a proof of your permanent duty station). 
  • Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC)
  • Safe handling of firearms (with a DOJ Certified Instructor – during your appointment)

Please email us here about your online purchase:  https://www.ffltransfersanjose.com/411ship/

Use Tax:

• Use tax may apply if the online retailer did not indicated in the receipt that they removed California tax.
• FFL dealers are required to collect – if they don’t then they are liable for the used tax owed.

Other information:

• Ten day waiting period which start when DROS is submitted (City of San Jose has a 15 days waiting period).
• 1 hand gun per 30 days limit
  
  • July 1, 2021 will include semi-auto rifles
• Firearm Safety Devise (FSD)
  • By law, when transporting a firearm, it must be in a locked container.
  • Go to the California  CA approved FSD to find your device for PPT. 
  • Bring your lock box or hard/soft lockable container w a padlock (TSA lock or any lock).
  • If you have a gun safe that is approved by the State of California , then fill this affidavit and bring it with you (don’t sign the form until you’re in the office).

• 10 Day waiting period exemption
  • CFD Number
  • *Peace Officer (active or retired) a  letter from your “head of their law enforcement agency” with their “wet signature”.
  • Special Weapons Permit documentation / number 
• 30 day  exemption.  You’ll only need the documents if you intend to purchase more than one handgun in a 30 day period.
  • #3FFL with your COE
  • *Peace Officers 
• Peace Officer Non-Roster Handgun Transfer
  • Peace Officer (active or retired) a  letter from your “head of their law enforcement agency” with their wet signature (within 30days)

Storage fees applies:

• Firearm not claimed 10 days after approval from CA DOJ will incur a charge of $3 per day. Our office is small and we require the storage space. All attempts will be made to communicate with you to make sure you pick up your firearm/ammo/firearm component in a timely manner.

Click here for:

• Out of state ID or
  • Different surnames
  • “FEDERAL LIMITS APPLY” 
• FAQ Firearms Rules and Regulations
• DROS – Delays, Undetermined, Denied, or Rejected 
• Who are PROHIBITED from possessing a firearm?
• California Assault Weapon