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Questions about private ammo and a handgun sale

delta9

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A few questions:

  1. What are the current rules for PPT of ammunition - does it need to be done at a FFL?
  2. I have a Ruger p89 that I purchased back in the 90's that came with standard 15 round magazines and there are no aftermarket 10 round magazines available. Am I able to sell the gun with the magazines or do they need to be blocked?
 
the magazines will have to be blocked somehow or not transferred with the gun. unless the purchaser is LEO or otherwise eligible.

ammo technically yeah transfer through FFL. in reality......
 
I would figure out how to block the mags to the FFL satisfaction for transfer or just keep them out of the transfer. you are trying to sell the gun and it doesnt really make sense to "invest" in new mags if you are selling it. that or make it the buyers problem. JMO.
 
I would figure out how to block the mags to the FFL satisfaction for transfer or just keep them out of the transfer. you are trying to sell the gun and it doesnt really make sense to "invest" in new mags if you are selling it. that or make it the buyers problem. JMO.
you have to block them permanently with epoxy or rivets, thats going to be more annoying than a 25 dollar mag, in my opinion. Also it just feels wrong to do that...
 
you have to block them permanently with epoxy or rivets, thats going to be more annoying than a 25 dollar mag, in my opinion. Also it just feels wrong to do that...
Again JMO. Would lean towards make it the buyers problem option

Agreed would try not to destroy legacy mags
 
IANAL but if you want to include the magazines without blocking them, keep the springs and include the incomplete parts kits.
 
IANAL but if you want to include the magazines without blocking them, keep the springs and include the incomplete parts kits.
oh yeah the rebuild kit route. that's another route
 
I could be wrong but I believe there has to be a compliant mag when you do the PPT
 
Magazine “repair kits” which are, “…a device or combination of parts of a fully functioning large-capacity magazine, including, but not limited to, the body, spring, follower, and floor plate or end plate, capable of converting an ammunition feeding device into a large-capacity magazine,” are large capacity magazine conversion kits under CA PEN 32311, and are illegal to manufacture or cause to be manufactured, import into the state, keep for sale, or offer or expose for sale, or to give, lend, buy, or receive.

CA PEN 32311
 
maybe for safe handling demo?
I just remember the FFL wanted it because for some reason the guy I sold a Glock to took the magazines out of the case. I looked around and can't find an actual requirement so it may not be a thing. But with the state of FFLs and them not wanting to do PPTs, making it easier for them is generally better
 
Magazine “repair kits” which are, “…a device or combination of parts of a fully functioning large-capacity magazine, including, but not limited to, the body, spring, follower, and floor plate or end plate, capable of converting an ammunition feeding device into a large-capacity magazine,” are large capacity magazine conversion kits under CA PEN 32311, and are illegal to manufacture or cause to be manufactured, import into the state, keep for sale, or offer or expose for sale, or to give, lend, buy, or receive.

CA PEN 32311
It’s not a kit without a spring.
 
I'd explain to the FFL that mag doesn't go with the gun but if he needs it to do the Safe Handling Demo, he should do it now.
 
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