I don't recall this question coming up before, and I must have missed it if it did. I have found a pistol that I want to purchase from an individual that lives too far away to make it feasible to make the trip but is still in LA. as am I. He says he can ship it to me direct, no FFL. I am told that long guns within the same state is ok. Does it also apply to pistols as well? If it can be shipped by UPS or Fed ex do I just go and sign at the distribution center. I can't sit home and wait for a signature to happen. I know we have FFL's and attorneys that this is a no brainer for. I just don't want to find the answer out sitting in the pokey! Thanks