Buying from out of state in CA

[CA Cop]

From a friend who needs help with this one. Thought maybe someone here would know...

Okay, we all know that guns sold in Cali have to pass the DOJ drop test...so any guns out of production cannot be sold here...although a face to face transfer is okay since the gun is alredy in the state....but if I want to buy a dept. authorized Colt Detective Special (no longer produced) from out of state, can I just get a letter from my dept. stating the weapon is approved for off duty and give that to the FFL dealer? I have a friend out of state willing to sell me one, but I need to know the procedure, if any...thanks in advance.

[modareguy]

Gotta love google.....
http://ag.ca.gov/firearms/infobuls/0007.pdf

In reference to SB15 / drop test law

SB 15 EXEMPT TRANSACTIONS
The following transaction types are also exempt from the requirements of SB 15:
•Sale/transfer/loan of a non-certified handgun that is exempt from theprovisions of subdivision (d) of PC section 12072 pursuant to any applicableexemptions contained in PC section 12078 including, but not limited to, thesale to any law enforcement agency or the military for use in the discharge ofofficial duties. This includes sales to a peace officers purchasing a “dutyweapon,” provided the officer presents the dealer with a letter from theemploying agency indicating that the handgun is to be used in the discharge ofthe officer’s official duties.
•Sale/transfer of non-certified handguns to authorized representatives ofcities/counties, or state or federal governments.
•Private party sales/transfers of non-certified handguns.
•Return of a non-certified handgun to its owner that was originally delivered tothe dealer for service/repair.
•The return of a non-certified handgun to its owner where the firearm wasinitially delivered to the dealer/pawn broker for the purpose of a consignmentsale or as collateral for a loan.

[CA Cop]

Thank you sir! I expect he'll be happy with such a quick response!!