Park my C&R for now?
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kilimanjaro
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No waiting period, once it's lapsed it's a new application.
I'm thinking about not renewing mine, either, seems to be a dearth of milsurps last two license cycles.
I'm thinking about not renewing mine, either, seems to be a dearth of milsurps last two license cycles.
leadcounsel
Moderator
Probably gonna let mine go too. Dunno.
It's only $10 per year. I haven't bought a C&R gun in years, or had any other benefit from it. Sad to let it go, but it may go bye-bye...
It's only $10 per year. I haven't bought a C&R gun in years, or had any other benefit from it. Sad to let it go, but it may go bye-bye...
Besides milsurps, many companies will give you a discount if you send your C&R to them.
Also, you may come across a C&R on a trip sometime where you can just present your license..
And lastly, any gun made in or before 1965 (soon to be 1966) is automatically a C&R, and that includes a lot of nice Smiths, Colts and others.
Personally, for ten bucks a year, I'd keep it.
Also, you may come across a C&R on a trip sometime where you can just present your license..
And lastly, any gun made in or before 1965 (soon to be 1966) is automatically a C&R, and that includes a lot of nice Smiths, Colts and others.
Personally, for ten bucks a year, I'd keep it.
madmo44mag
New member
The cost and ease of renewal as well as the convenience I'll keep mine. I agree the milsurps market is pretty lame these days but you never know when something you can't live without may come along.
Anyone with, or planning on getting, a 03 FFL (C&R license) should check state law. Some states treat them like dealer's licenses; others make no provision for them at all and they are meaningless; others ban "importing" some firearms by anyone except a state licensed dealer.
Jim
Jim
Cheapshooter
New member
Already have it, had it for a long time. Ten bucks a year ain't gonna break me. Figure getting a new one later might be much more of a hassle than just renewing when it is due.
2ndsojourn
New member
"Anyone with, or planning on getting, a 03 FFL (C&R license) should check state law. Some states treat them like dealer's licenses; others make no provision for them at all and they are meaningless; others ban "importing" some firearms by anyone except a state licensed dealer."
Yep, good point. NJ is one of those states. They don't care if the pistol is a flintlock, it's still a handgun that requires a permit.
Yep, good point. NJ is one of those states. They don't care if the pistol is a flintlock, it's still a handgun that requires a permit.
kilimanjaro
New member
There's no purchase requirements as to quantity. Do limit sales to improving your collection, such as unwanted items raising cash buy another, or trades. Excessive sales, whatever that is, will get you looked at by BATFE.
I keep my license active for Gunbroker purchases or when Aim or SOG pop up with " such a deal". In fact right now, although not C&R, SOG is taking pre order on Bulg Mak's that are in unissued condition. Hopefully the import marking boys will keep it small and professional rather than the billboards of some.
johnwilliamson062
Moderator
When your 03 expires you are not required to retain your records.
If you don't have an issue in your records I don't see any reason you would want to let it expire @ $10 a year.
If you don't have an issue in your records I don't see any reason you would want to let it expire @ $10 a year.
kilimanjaro
New member
Fortunately, the criteria for issuing the license does not include 'need'. Submit a complete application, pass the background checks, pay the fee, and you have your license. Which is as it should be.
The only gun I ever 'needed' was the first one I bought. Since then, it's all 'wanted'.
The only gun I ever 'needed' was the first one I bought. Since then, it's all 'wanted'.
johnwilliamson062
Moderator
I don't think there is any reason or inspection regarding how much it has been used for normal renewals.