[fixxer]

Originally Posted by rfdallas

Why dont you start with an C&R FFL Distribution Center Order Form here is the ATF link for the forms. I have my C&R FFL and its not hard to get. Its a good place to start. any questions about how to get it let me know if i can help.

Thanks for the info, I'm finding it really interesting. I read up on the C&R at the link provided and could not make out all the legalese (as usual). It looks like it is written up as only curios and relics but then it states something about items of interest as well. Does that mean that technically, any non-classIII can legally be transferred to you as long as it's not inteded for resale? Anymore info will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.

[c3shooter]

Curio & Relic firearm defined:
1. A firearm in its original configuration that is 50 yrs old or older
2. A firearm from the list published by the BATFE (all Winchester 88s, ALL Colt Woodman, etc)
3. A firearm that the BATFE has ruled derives it's value from it's collectable nature. The revolver carried by Lindberg on his flight. Gen Patton's ivory handled revolver. You apply to the BATFE on THAT particular gun.

A C&R is NOT a license to engage in the business (that is a legal term) of buying and selling ANY guns- but to aid in collecting. Translation- I find an M1 carbine, dealer is in Wyoming, I am in VA. I send him payment, and a signed copy of my 03 C&R FFL. He puts rifle in mail to me. Mailman delivers to my door. Log the carbine into my bound book, make happy happy joy joy sounds. I no longer want the OTHER M1 Carbine I have, so I sell it. Log it OUT of my bound book.

50 years old does NOT mean the model, it means THAT gun. A Marlin 336 that is 50 yrs old- C&R. 49 years old- NOT C&R. Can't tell age (Mossberg 183 shotgun, no serial numbers until 1968) NOT a C&R unless I can prove THAT gun is 50 yrs old (original store receipt)

[fixxer]

Hmm. Well, that kinda kills my motivation. I was hoping for a loophole on the "items of interest" definition. All the firearms I have except for my old Browning gallery rifle are within 50 years. Most everything that I would like to get my hands on is earlier as well. Of course I would never turn down a good peice of history either. I will get my hands on a Rock-ola Garand eventually but that is not really worth having the dedicated FFL. Thanks for the info. It cleared up some things. The info on the document I read was a little obscure.

[FFL]

The kits are good if you have no idea what you're doing or if you're planning o doing it form home.. FFLRights.com

[tcustoms]

The kits are a joke.
Its just like the real estate guys on TV telling you if you buy their kit they will tell you how to get rich.
The forms are free and not too hard to figure out