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Whats it take to get a C&R License.
oiu789
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How much hassle is evolved in getting and keeping a C&R license?
And how much does it cost a year?
And how much does it cost a year?
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This site gives you some good info: http://www.cruffler.com/becomingcruffler.html with downloadable forms.
Last Friday, walked into my LGS- they had a nice old .410 they knew I would be interested in. We agreed on price, I wrote them a check, they wrote me a sales ticket, with "C&R licsesne on file" written on it, shook hands, walked out with my .410. The "paperwork" took 15 seconds. Mainly me writing the check.
Have had a C&R since 1976. Best $30 you can spend. Bear in mind- it is NOT a license to engage in the business of buying and selling ANY guns- it is to aid you in collecting. It does nothing for modern guns that are not C&Rs. Many places (Numrich, Brownells) gives a discount to C&R holders.
Last Friday, walked into my LGS- they had a nice old .410 they knew I would be interested in. We agreed on price, I wrote them a check, they wrote me a sales ticket, with "C&R licsesne on file" written on it, shook hands, walked out with my .410. The "paperwork" took 15 seconds. Mainly me writing the check.
Ditto...my experience also. My local gun shop calls me when something nice comes that he knows that I might like (military weapons with my birthdate....Oct 1943), I go in, C&R on file, I like, write check and out I go with the weapon! Same at instate auctions where guns are sold and I buy....just take my C&R and walk out with the weapon. But, again, as others have said, depends on the state but remember that you have to keep a book and good records of what you buy and sell on your C&R....I am one of the few in my area that ATF has made a house call and checked my book! So, there are things you have to do to keep your license but small details to the value of having the license and the ease of purchase....go for it!
Please be aware not all 01 FFL's will do business with an 03 FFL. Be sure to ask if it is not specified in the auction you are watching or bidding. You will find not all C&R eligible items will be listed in a C&R category, and you may be required to provide documentation to the seller a firearm is eligible for C&R.
The application form is about the same as a 4473 and there is a citizenship for to complete. A copy of the app. goes to the chief law enforcement officer in your area. Presumably s/he would let you know if what you want to do is unlawful in the jurisdiction you live.
Please be aware not all 01 FFL's will do business with an 03 FFL. Be sure to ask if it is not specified in the auction you are watching or bidding. You will find not all C&R eligible items will be listed in a C&R category, and you may be required to provide documentation to the seller a firearm is eligible for C&R.
Good point.