I've only seen 2.Quiet said:However, S&W has not produced the CA specific M&P Shields in any quantity
It isn't quite a simple as that. I've seen a number of non-CA Shields in the state, that were purchased and legally imported through the Single Shot Exemption to the roster. Since your buyer will have to have the gun transferred through an CA FFL anyway, because it is crossing state lines, he'll have that done before he'll be allowed to take possession of it.Orion8472 said:So, . . . would you suggest that I not sell to a person in CA? It SOUNDS like they aren't CA compliant, thus . . . . . . not legal?
Last year, legislation to do that passed the legislature but was vetoed by Governor Brown.Teachu2 said:Eventually some legislator will wise up and close the loophole by adding that once a gun is transferred under a SSE, it must remain a single shot with a long barrel.
Yep - and he vetoed the AR-15 ban as well. Who'da ever thought old Moonbeam would veto anti-gun laws? And be fiscally responsible? He's more conservative than Ahnold was!Last year, legislation to do that passed the legislature but was vetoed by Governor Brown.
but it is your choice to restrict firearms sales however you'd like
I'd check MA and NY.It looks like this Shield has a SKU that isn't CA approved [thus would have to be modified for the SSE]. I decided to include in the description, "no sales to CA". What other states would be best to include in that "no sale" list?
I don't think that there is any confusion about what the government is trying to do. The common objection is that sellers are buying into the intended perception of the restrictions that CA DOJ is putting out rather than supporting fellow gun owners, in states with such restrictions, but who are taking advantage of the law as it is written.This is the reason that many of them would prefer to sell elsewhere, or at the least try to get informed information before they stick their neck out.
Those who live in “blue” states or cities should keep in mind that in this situation the villain isn’t out-of-state sellers, but rather they’re own government.