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Curious about C&R license
SlugSlinger357
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I would like to know if it's worth applying for a C&R license?
I find that many firearms that I am interested in fall under this category. Is the cost the same as an FFL?
With a C&R, do I still need to pay DROS?
Thanks
I find that many firearms that I am interested in fall under this category. Is the cost the same as an FFL?
With a C&R, do I still need to pay DROS?
Thanks
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Not sure on the DROS fees. Be aware that you'll have to keep a bound book, be open to inspection, etc. and that the C&R is not for business - collection purposes only.
I would like to know if it's worth applying for a C&R license?
I find that many firearms that I am interested in fall under this category. Is the cost the same as an FFL?
With a C&R, do I still need to pay DROS?
Thanks
A Curio & Relic (C&R) License IS an FFL. It is an 03FFL- "Collector of Curios and Relics. It cost $30 for three years and is worth every penny due to the discount you will get from Brownells, Midway, etc.
It IS NOT a dealers FFL, that is an 01FFL- "Dealer in Firearms". An 01FFL cost $200 for the first three years and requires you to be in the business of dealing in firearms. You may not get an 01FFL to simply enhance your collection.
In MOST states, I find a firearm that is classed as C&R, the seller (who is a FFL holder) and I come to agreement on price, I give seller money, and a xerox copy of my FFL. He logs it out of HIS bound volume as a transfer to another FFL- ME! In turn, I log it into MY bound volume.
Definitely worth getting if you like something other than the golly gee brand new model that just came out. You will stay broke, tho!
I'm a sucker for old 'western' style guns...
So I figured a C&R would be very useful.
Thanks for the confirmation.
I would like to know if it's worth applying for a C&R license?
I find that many firearms that I am interested in fall under this category. Is the cost the same as an FFL?
With a C&R, do I still need to pay DROS?
Thanks
You may want to also visit the Calguns site for CA specific info on C & Rs. As noted, you can not use your C & R to receive handguns, but of course you can buy C & R handguns "cash & carry" when you're in another state. CA hasn't (yet) figured out a way to stop that, I picked up a very nice Colt 1903 two weeks ago at the Reno Gun Show. Once back in CA, send in $19.00 self register form & you're done
Keep in mind CA transfer costs are generally higher than most states. A transfer fee of $150.00 total is not unheard of - factor that into the cost of a C & R rifle & it kind of kills the deal, but if you have a C & R you can skip those costs on long guns.
If you get a C & R you should also get the CA COE (Certificate of Eligibility) as it allows you to skip the 10 day wait on C & R long guns AND C & R handguns. So a It also allows exempts you from the "one per 30 day" handgun restriction, to include modern handguns. Costs about $100.00 for 1st year, $20.00 or so to renew.
I thought there is no 10 day waiting period with just a C&R alone.
So does that refer only to purchases made through a dealer? (re:COE)
What about private party or gun show transactions?