Where to Sell Guns Legally in Modesto
You can sell guns legally in Modesto to FFLs (federally licensed dealers) like Cash for Arms online, or local FFLs and private parties in person.
Cash for Arms
Cash for Arms is an FFL that purchases used guns from all over the US. We buy guns using an easy three-step process that allows sellers to sell without even leaving home.
Those who do sell to us reap several benefits aside from convenience. These include the best market prices, legal sales, same-day payment options, and 4.9-star-rated service.
Local FFLs
Any legitimate Modesto gun store is an FFL. Some pawn shops are too, but you have to check first. Ask if they want to see your gun too, as not all buy used guns.
There are options like On Target Arms at College Avenue and Sierra Arms at North Carpenter Road. There’s also a Turner's at Plaza Parkway (check out how much Turner's pays for guns).
Selling to a Modesto gun shop is another secure and legal option. It will often lead to the lowest profits for you, however, as they tend to pay the least for second-hand guns.
Private Parties
These are California residents who aren’t FFLs but are eligible to own guns (like you!). You can find them in various places. Some find them at a Modesto gun show, like the Modesto Gun Expo by Great Gun Shows.
A Modesto gun range could be another source of private buyers. There’s a range at Briggs Avenue Suite A9, but you can also try the Modesto Rifle Club. It’s a private gun club, though.
Anyway, the appeal of private buyers is that they’re often most flexible on sales terms. Some will even take barter or trade deals. However, they also take the most effort, time, and risk to sell to.
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Modesto Gun Laws
Most of the notes in this section are aimed at sellers doing private gun sales. This is since selling to FFLs like Cash for Arms means the FFL will ensure the sale’s legal compliance. In private sales, you do that yourself.
Our notes are the simplified points of the laws. If you want to explore the full sources, however, read these:
- Modesto Ordinances Title 4
- California Penal Code (PC) Part 6
- California Code of Regulations (CCR)
- ATF California firearm laws compilation
- California concealed-carry laws
- California Attorney General firearm FAQs
- Federal Gun Control Act (GCA)
- National Firearms Act (NFA)
Required Age
Your private buyer has to meet these minimum ages, as per PC 27510:
- 18 if buying long guns.
- 21 if buying handguns.
Proof of Identity
Your private buyer has to prove his identity with a valid state-issued ID such as a California driver’s license, as per CCR Tit. 11, 4045.
Document of Residency
Your private buyer has to prove he’s a California resident, as per CCR Tit. 11, 4045.1. Accepted documents include a deed of property and a recent utility bill no older than 90 days.
Private Party Transfer
Because of PC 26500, only licensed gun dealers can legally sell guns in California. So how can a non-dealer like you sell a gun privately? Through the private party transfer (PPT).
A licensed gun dealer or FFL in the state can process a PPT for you and your buyer. It’s how your private sale becomes legal. It generally costs $10 per transfer.
Background Check
Your private buyer needs to pass a background check from the state, as per PC 27545. He can get this started through an FFL as well during the PPT process.
DROS
DROS is the Dealer Record of Sale, and it’s how FFLs initiate background checks, as per CCR Tit. 11, 4200. This means your buyer has to fill out a DROS with the FFL handling your transfer. It will cost $37.19.
Firearm Safety Certificate
This certificate, also called the FSC, is required of nearly every gun buyer in Modesto. The only exceptions are named in PC 31700.
Waiting Period
Your private buyer also needs to follow a waiting period after the sale, as per PC 26815. In Modesto, the waiting period for gun sales is 240 hours.
Disqualified Buyers
It’s illegal to knowingly sell guns to any of the people in these two lists:
Prohibited Products
Some guns and gun accessories are illegal in Modesto, as per PC 30605 and PC 33410. These include suppressors, high-capacity (10+ round) mags, and .50 BMG rifles. Don’t try to sell them.
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Sell Your Gun with Ease in Modesto
As you can see, there are a lot of laws to consider when selling to a private party. If you think you’d rather sell to an FFL with an especially convenient process, consider Cash for Arms.
We buy guns from all over Stanislaus County of all types and conditions. We’ve bought non-working guns, blackpowder guns, NFA Class III items, and even antique rifles!
And we always do so with our fast, legal procedure which requires very little effort from you.
Experience it for yourself and receive a no-obligations quote so good, you’ll think you’ve gone nuts in… Well, the original home of the Nuts. Contact us here or at 904-977-5477!