Buying A Gun In CA.....Never Again!

[arrowshooter]

So my Savage A17 had become very unreliable the last couple of years and I have been on the hunt for a good deal on a CZ457 in 17 HMR since this past May. I have one in 22 MAG that will go 10 for 10 on the rats out to 150 yds so the 17 was a given. I found a great deal last week and made the arrangements to have it delivered to an FFL here and lets just say so much for the "great deal" at the end of the day. Here is the receipt for the fees and taxes.

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[arakboss]

So my Savage A17 had become very unreliable the last couple of years and I have been on the hunt for a good deal on a CZ457 in 17 HMR since this past May. I have one in 22 MAG that will go 10 for 10 on the rats out to 150 yds so the 17 was a given. I found a great deal last week and made the arrangements to have it delivered to an FFL here and lets just say so much for the "great deal" at the end of the day. Here is the receipt for the fees and taxes.

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Dang that is rough.

 

[WAYNO]

Yes it is rough. But while we are complacent and pointing fingers elsewhere, it will be happening here too.

 

[Sxsnuf]

Somewhere there's a congresscritter who's convinced you're still not paying "your fair share".

 

[Catbox]

 

[gmerkt]

lets just say so much for the "great deal"

The $100 receiving fee seems steep. Yet I'm sure there are dealers here in Wash. who charge that much, I just don't know them. The FFL dealer I use charges $25 for long guns, $45 for handguns, plus the $18 WSP BGC fee.

"Great Deals" on Gunbroker get ground down pretty fast, too. It starts with shipping, then there are a couple of buyer GB fees, one is a "compliance fee" whatever that is. Lately, I think they've been tacking another $1 on for something. Then if you live in Wash. state, there is sales tax which in my location is 10%, then when the gun arrives at the dealer, add on his fees, plus the WSP BGC fee. So that inexpensive parts gun you bought for $100 turns into a $200 parts gun.

 

[GrayGoose]

They should charge those fees for buying dildos and bongs too. Just to make it fair for everyone. Then see how the other side would act.

 

[1775usmc]

There's FFLs around here who charge $60-80+ for private party transfers. So it's happening here too. There is no such thing as a good deal anymore when fees are factored in.

Sadly….

 

[Knobgoblin]

Safe to assume your 22mag wasn't a model that could swap barrels easily.

That is almost as ridiculous as ticketmaster fees and surcharges.

 

[echo1]

I'm in Kali too. Th cheapest receiving fee$ as of late I've had to pay was $87 bucks, but they closed shop. I'm only doing FTF PPT these days or I'm not buying. My old go-to FFL used to charge $25 bucks for one 4473 with 5 guns, no receiving fee, and would hold it if I told him I'd have more coming in. He was getting a long in years and the regs were confusing him, so he hung up his shingle a few years back. Since we're in the 10 day 2 trip to the 01 mode, I'll usually drive to a buyer's FFL, for gas money, to save him money and a second trip. They always are appreciative, many sellers reciprocate. PAX

 

[titsonritz]

Mission accomplished.

 

[arrowshooter]

Safe to assume your 22mag wasn't a model that could swap barrels easily.

I can swap barrels, but I am not one to do that in the field when I want to shoot them together such as with Sage Rats.

 

[ZA_Survivalist]

Ouch.

 

[RVTECH]

Here is the receipt for the fees and taxes.

I am assuming the 'DROS fee' is the transfer/BGC fee correct?

I see a 'sales tax' and then 'other taxes/fees' - what were those for ? considering you already paid the DROS fee and a receiving fee.

 

[echo1]

Yes it does. I am assuming the 'DROS fee' is the transfer/BGC fee correct?

I see a 'sales tax' and then 'other taxes/fees' - what were those for ? considering you already paid the DROS fee and a receiving fee.

No, the DROS is on top of the receiving fees. In Idaho it's usually $25 bucks to receive everywhere. PAX

 

[RVTECH]

No, the DROS is on top of the receiving fees.

Yes, I figured that since the DROS was separate from the receiving fee however I was wondering what the TAXES were for specifically, considering he bought the gun from somewhere else.

 

[bcp]

AI Overview

In California, DROS stands for Dealer's Record of Sale. It is a system managed by the California Department of Justice (DOJ) that serves as a background check, registration, and reporting system for all firearm purchases and transfers within the state.
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Regulations: Dealer Record of Sale (DROS) Fee (Emergency)

Summary Existing law allows the Department to require a firearms dealer to charge each firearm purchaser a fee, called the “DROS Fee,” at the time of a transfer of firearms. The DROS fee is currently $19, as set by the CCR, Title 11, Section 4001, and authorized by Penal Code sections 28225 and...

oag.ca.gov

Bruce

 

[echo1]

No idea on what they're taxing other than Kali has an 11% tax on firearm & ammo sales. Could be that. I haven't bought since the 11% took effect. PAX

 

[WillametteWill]

On the bright side, the Transfer: CA Tax line item was $0.00. It's rare to see something $0 in Cali when there is an option. Okay, it's pretty dim.

 

[Stomper]

So my Savage A17 had become very unreliable the last couple of years and I have been on the hunt for a good deal on a CZ457 in 17 HMR since this past May. I have one in 22 MAG that will go 10 for 10 on the rats out to 150 yds so the 17 was a given. I found a great deal last week and made the arrangements to have it delivered to an FFL here and lets just say so much for the "great deal" at the end of the day. Here is the receipt for the fees and taxes.

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Well there's your problem! You moved back to Kalistan.