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C&R License

BR549OU812BR549OU812 Member Posts: 41 ✭✭
edited May 2017 in General Discussion
I have a Krag rifle dated 1901 on stock. Can I ship it to a C&R License person. Thank You
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  • BR549OU812BR549OU812 Member Posts: 41 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    woo hoo the my c&r came today.. now i need to buy something.. i'm looking for a mil surpluse rifle i already have a m1 garand and 30 carbine, m44 mosin nagant, i'm thing about a 8mm.. what is a good 8mm for under 200.00 i really like the one my buddy has i think it's german and has a bent bolt already but i'm not shure what there called.
  • BR549OU812BR549OU812 Member Posts: 41 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    How do you obtain a C&R Licennse??
  • BR549OU812BR549OU812 Member Posts: 41 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a C&R license and was wondering why some dealers are reluctant to send a gun to a FFL - C&R license Holder and require a FFL only.
    Had a dealer who told me he got burnt by a C&R but wouldn't tell me how. Then he backed out of a offer he had taken on a gun, after a FFL and Checks were sent.
    Of all the guns I have purchased on line I have returned one. The gun sent was not the gun advertised, even the wrong caliber. I have sold only three guns in the last 5 years and that was to upgrade guns I have in my collection
    I would just like to know what kind of problems dealers have with C&R buyers.
    A gun does not have to be 50 years old to be a C&R gun. There is a list of guns that the C&R license applies to in the C&R manual on line.
  • BR549OU812BR549OU812 Member Posts: 41 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Does anyone know how much it cost to get a Curio and Relic license? Is it a pain to get?
  • BR549OU812BR549OU812 Member Posts: 41 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    For those of you who have them, or dealers who deal with those who have them, or for whomever wants to join in the discussion, is it worth getting a C&R license?

    Do you have to keep everything you acquire using a C&R separate from what you already own?

    I just wonder if it's more trouble than it's worth, that's all?

    In advance, thanks for your input/help. [:)]
  • BR549OU812BR549OU812 Member Posts: 41 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I am just starting to think about getting a C&R license. Where would I get the paper work? How do I get started? I live in the Peoples Republic of New York State, have a concealed carry pistol permit(so I've been through the FBI background check once already), have never been it trouble or arrested. How difficult is it to get this license? What is the cost initially, yearly? Thanks in advance for any information.
  • BR549OU812BR549OU812 Member Posts: 41 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I am amazed at the number of GB sellers who will not accept a C&R license for an 80 or 90 year old luger or other C&R eligible gun. Don't they realize they are denying a lot of potential buyers?
    I also wonder about the people who insist handguns be shipped FFL to FFL. That needlessly raises the shipping costs.
  • BR549OU812BR549OU812 Member Posts: 41 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Can anyone tell me more about the C&R license. Are they possible to get in California? Whats the age limit? How much are they? Thanks alot!

    When they come to get your GUNS, make sure to give them the AMMO first!!!
  • BR549OU812BR549OU812 Member Posts: 41 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    How do I get one.....can't find direct info.

    Please provide link if you know.

    Thanks for the help
  • BR549OU812BR549OU812 Member Posts: 41 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I am a little confused about the C&R. What I understood from reading about applying for one, is that if a weapon is C&R qualified and you have a C&R License it can be shipped to you. I was talking to an FFL dealer and he said that is not the case, that still had to have dealer transfer done. Thoughts and opinions please...
  • BR549OU812BR549OU812 Member Posts: 41 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    hello, would anybody know the process of obtaining a curio and relic license, and do the vary by state. thank you!
  • BR549OU812BR549OU812 Member Posts: 41 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I want to get a c&r license. How do I go about doing it? I have no idea how to apply or what I need to do.

    Thanks
  • BR549OU812BR549OU812 Member Posts: 41 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I NEED TO KNOW WHAT DIVISION AT THE ATF ATLANTA I CONTACT TO PURCHASE A C&R LICENSE.
  • BR549OU812BR549OU812 Member Posts: 41 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    What age do you have to be to get a C&R license? Please don't tell me 21 [V][V]
  • BR549OU812BR549OU812 Member Posts: 41 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Looking at getting a C&R license. Seems alot of the stuff I buy would fall into that category. Any opinions good or bad on having one? I plan on doing it from my house for my personal collection as per the requirements. Thanks.

    Todd
  • Horse Plains DrifterHorse Plains Drifter Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 40,234 ***** Forums Admin
    edited November -1
    That FFL is trying to pork you.
  • Spider7115Spider7115 Member Posts: 29,704 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Even though Federal law permits it, you also need to obey state laws. Some states, like and NY and New Jersey, don't give a tinker's dam about a C&R license when it comes to handguns. Long arms are OK in NY State (except NY City boroughs). Check your local laws.

    Also, some dealers refuse to accept C&R licenses or are simply ignorant of the law.
  • armilitearmilite Member Posts: 35,490 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Not all dealers will ship a C & R gun to a C & R licensee. And there is no law that requires them to do so. It is up to the discrepancy of the FFL. In that case the C & R holder has no choice but to get the C & R firearm through a FFL.
  • BR549OU812BR549OU812 Member Posts: 41 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Horse Plains Drifter
    That FFL is trying to pork you.

    That was my first thought...[:0]
  • BR549OU812BR549OU812 Member Posts: 41 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by armilite
    Not all dealers will ship a C & R gun to a C & R licensee. And there is no law that requires them to do so. It is up to the discrepancy of the FFL. In that case the C & R holder has no choice but to get the C & R firearm through a FFL.

    OK, that makes sense...but they CAN ship to a C&R, if they will. As long as the weapon in question is legal where it is going...
  • BR549OU812BR549OU812 Member Posts: 41 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks for the replies...I knew it didn't make any sense the way he told me, it would make no sense to even have the C&R if you had to do an FFL transfer anyways.
  • Big Sky RedneckBig Sky Redneck Member Posts: 19,752 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I buy very few C&R guns and mostly had mine for the discounts at places like Midway and the good deals at some distributors. Now the discounts are pretty much gone, distributors no longer have the great deals and it isn't worth it for me to have a C&R anymore, mine expired last year and I'm not renewing.
  • nmyersnmyers Member Posts: 16,892 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I suggest that you look at the AIM Surplus website. I've bought several guns from them, always using my C&R. Unlike some other distributors, they treat us well. And, they have detailed state-by-state restrictions. Every gun they list indicates "C&R" or "FFL" required.

    And, yes, the FFL to whom you spoke was attempting to give you manual relief.

    Neal
  • armilitearmilite Member Posts: 35,490 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by BR549OU812
    quote:Originally posted by armilite
    Not all dealers will ship a C & R gun to a C & R licensee. And there is no law that requires them to do so. It is up to the discrepancy of the FFL. In that case the C & R holder has no choice but to get the C & R firearm through a FFL.

    OK, that makes sense...but they CAN ship to a C&R, if they will want to . As long as the weapon in question is legal where it is going...
  • truthfultruthful Member Posts: 2,143 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Before you bid, find out if the seller will ship to a C&R. If he will not, buy elsewhere.
  • Locust ForkLocust Fork Member Posts: 32,082 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have ran into a few people in California that do not realize that handguns that do qualify as C&R items still have to go to an FFL. It can depend on your area too.
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  • jimdeerejimdeere Member, Moderator Posts: 26,285 ******
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by armilite
    Not all dealers will ship a C & R gun to a C & R licensee. And there is no law that requires them to do so. It is up to the discrepancy of the FFL. In that case the C & R holder has No choice but to get the C & R firearm through a FFL.

    Actually the do. Buy from someone else.
  • 11b6r11b6r Member Posts: 16,584 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Have held an 03 C&R FFL since 1976.

    First, it is not a license to "engage in the business" of buying and selling ANY firearm. It is to aid you in collecting.

    With the exception of state limitations, if I purchase a C&R firearm, it can be shipped directly to me.

    If I buy one from a local dealer, I give him a signed copy of my license and the money, and we are done with paperwork at the shop. I DO have to keep a "bound volume" of guns that I acquire and dispose of. No 4473, no background check. Elapsed time 15 seconds. 2 of my local shops have a copy on file.

    If I am at a show in another state, find a nice Colt Woodsman pistol, I CAN buy it and take delivery of it in that other state. An unlicensed person cannot acquire a handgun in another state.

    I have 3 wholesalers (AIM is one) that have a copy of my license on file- as does Brownells and Numrich. Its as much fun as an old man can have for $30 that does not involve an embarrassing visit to your doctor and antibiotics.

    There are a number of dealers that do not know what a C&R is, and that do not want to do business with a C&R. Their business, their choice. My money, MY choice.
  • CaptFunCaptFun Member Posts: 16,678 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I get this a lot so lets go with the standard response.
    #1 a C&R is an FFL. A type 03 FFL
    #2 a type 03 FFL does not verify through the EZ Check system because almost all of them have their home address on the license and the ATF does not want to reveal personal data.
    #3 Type 01 and 02 FFLS often feel that 03 are their competition and will not ship to them.

    So as an 03 FFL (C&R) ask before bidding will you ship to me? If the seller is a problem child and says no then dont bid. Let support know so that we can attempt to educate him and/or remove him from the network.
  • SperrySperry Member Posts: 5,006 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    You can trade with fellow collectors and ship to one another when legal with your state's laws.
  • slumlord44slumlord44 Member Posts: 3,702 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The cost per year to have one is not enough to even think about. Haven't used mine much but I don't plan to give it up any time soon.
  • Smitty500magSmitty500mag Member Posts: 13,623 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by armilite
    Not all dealers will ship a C & R gun to a C & R licensee. And there is no law that requires them to do so. It is up to the discrepancy of the FFL. In that case the C & R holder has no choice but to get the C & R firearm through a FFL.


    Actually he does have a choice. Buy the gun from an FFL holder that's not stupid or arrogant.
  • BR549OU812BR549OU812 Member Posts: 41 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks one and all...some very good info here...I believe I will get that C&R...and the next time I buy something you can believe I will be showing it to that dealer...[:D]
  • BR549OU812BR549OU812 Member Posts: 41 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by CaptFun
    I get this a lot so lets go with the standard response.
    #1 a C&R is an FFL. A type 03 FFL
    #2 a type 03 FFL does not verify through the EZ Check system because almost all of them have their home address on the license and the ATF does not want to reveal personal data.
    #3 Type 01 and 02 FFLS often feel that 03 are their competition and will not ship to them.

    So as an 03 FFL (C&R) ask before bidding will you ship to me? If the seller is a problem child and says no then dont bid. Let support know so that we can attempt to educate him and/or remove him from the network.




    Excellent...TYVM
  • oldWinchesterfanoldWinchesterfan Member Posts: 1,050 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    When I ask a seller on GB if they accept a C&R I phrase it this way....... "This gun was made in 19xx so is C&R eligible. Will you accept a C&R with a completely matching photo ID, my drivers license?" Most do, some don't. But I think phrasing it that way seems to help. Just FWIW.
  • dfletcherdfletcher Member Posts: 8,179 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Locust Fork
    I have ran into a few people in California that do not realize that handguns that do qualify as C&R items still have to go to an FFL. It can depend on your area too.


    In addition to the handgun restriction a CA issued "Certificate of Eligibility" is required for C & R eligible long guns. The C & R is by itself not sufficient to have the long gun shipped direct to the holder. Although the C & R is by itself sufficient when physically buying out of state - which is why I'm driving to Reno this weekend.
  • pistoljimpistoljim Member Posts: 967 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by oldWinchesterfan
    When I ask a seller on GB if they accept a C&R I phrase it this way....... "This gun was made in 19xx so is C&R eligible. Will you accept a C&R with a completely matching photo ID, my drivers license?" Most do, some don't. But I think phrasing it that way seems to help. Just FWIW.


    Why do you feel the need to send a copy of your drivers license?
    As the capt. has said a few times, sending a copy of your D.L. is not required when using a c&r license. Any seller that states that they want my D.L., will not get my business. (no offense ricci wright)
  • nmyersnmyers Member Posts: 16,892 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Oldwinchesterfan is correct.

    I have been refused by several FFL's who said "I can't verify who you are, like I can with an FFL on EZ-Check." But, usually, when I offer to send a photocopy of my DL, they say "OK, that makes sense." Now, when I make copies of my C&R, I just put my DL over the bottom part of the form.

    Yes, you & the Capt are right, a DL copy is not required. But, if a seller refuses to ship to me with just my C&R, I can't force him to accept it.

    Neal
  • nunnnunn Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 36,085 ******
    edited November -1
    1. I'll ship an eligible firearm to a Type 03 FFL in a New York minute.

    2. I've heard FFL dealers lie to and about C&R people and their licenses.

    3. I've had other FFL dealers lie to me about what we can and cannot do.

    4. Ditto on the kudos to AIM Surplus. I've bought from them many times.
  • 11b6r11b6r Member Posts: 16,584 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    An 03 C&R FFL CAN be verified with the ATF. But not on the EZChek system. Call the ATF at 1-877-560-2435. Takes less than a minute.
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