private party transfer is:
I have a gun that you want to buy. We both meet up at turners to do the transfer from me to you, thats 35 bucks out the door.
FFl transfer is: when you order a firearm online from a gun store, they ship it to a Federal Firearms liscensed dealer (turners, gun stores, etc..) Thats 125.00 @ turners and that doesnt include firearm tax yet.
Dont go to turners for FFL!!
what gun are you looking into buying? Is it online or from another person local?
If its a handgun, It must be on the california approved firearms list. If its not on the list then the gun cant be transfered in california.
Here is the link for the firearms list:
Roster of Handguns Certified for Sale - Firearms Division - California Dept. of Justice - Office of the Attorney General
The list only applies to FFL only.
Handguns for PPT doesnt have to be on the list.
PM me if you have any questions. I can try to help.