I finally sent off for my C&R

[unlearned69]

Placed my forms to the BATFE and CLEO in the mailbox about half an hour ago. We'll see how long it takes the license to show.

[Sapperstang]

Took mine less than three weeks.

[unlearned69]

Awesome! How long ago did you apply?

[jesse485]

I am currently filling mine out. Does anyone know if I need permission from the CLEO before I send out the forms? Can the CLEO deny the lic., or just the ATF?

[Sapperstang]

Cleo can send a recommendation for denial I guess in the case you have a "local" record.

[unlearned69]

No, you do not have to have CLEO permission prior to application. The copy of your application that you send to them is notice that you have applied. It is up to them to contact the ATF if they have a problem with your application.

[nognig]

I got mine last summer and it took 24 days if I remember correctly.

A C&R license is one of the best keep secrets in gun collecting. You save the cost of the license in your first purchase.

Don't forget the dealer pricing you get a Midway and Brownell's. I bought scope mounts and rings (Burris) and saved 30% of their normal price. I couldn't find a cheaper price anywhere else on the net.

NN

[jesse485]

I just officially moved about 3 miles away where it is considered a different town. My CLEO changed as well. Do I need to wait some specific time period before I apply with this new address? I didn't see anything on the application.

[m2hmghb]

I can't even get one since NJ doesnt recognize the liscence.

[Medievaltech]

I just got my license in the mail today, it took a total of 15 days.Now i have the feeling im gonna stay broke:supergrin:

[unlearned69]

15 days?? Sweet!!
I got a call from my CLEO's secretary today telling me that I had forgotten to fill out a section. She told me that I forgot 10 b. and c. She is sending me the form back even though I told her that I don't need the CLEO's signature or anything. I got on surplusrifle.com and looked it up, and apparantly I was supposed to leave them blank. Oh well. I'll get it tomorrow and send it back with a note.

[unlearned69]

Well, my license showed up at 5/31/06. Received the big packet today. Going to make copies and send them out. Other than midway and brownells are there any other dealers that offer discounts to C&R holders?

[Robert302]

Where do I get the C&R papers to fill out?

[fastvfr]

From the BATFE. Duh! (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Firearms_License)

Actually, the above is a Wiki article about the proper forms and background you might find interesting.

Here's the direct link to a copy of Form 7CR, along with a few others. (http://www.titleii.com/Forms.htm)

[RENEA]

Originally posted by Sapperstang
Took mine less than three weeks.

19 days from the time I mailed them both out till I had my C&R in hand. :)

[NoGo]

One of the smartest things any of us shooters can do, is to get a C&R FFL. I've saved several hundred dollars this year alone.

www.Surplusrifle.com has a list of vendors that discount to 03 FFL holders.

[Robert302]

Originally posted by unlearned69
Well, my license showed up at 5/31/06. Received the big packet today. Going to make copies and send them out. Other than midway and brownells are there any other dealers that offer discounts to C&R holders?


I already got C&R forms in the mail. I am waiting until I get my CHL before I start applying for the C&R license. It's going to feel so good to order surplus Mosin Nagants online for $80!

I have 2 questions:

Above it is said by someone "Going to make copies and send them out".
Am I suppose to make copies of the forms, then fill them out and mail them out?

Also, I see the application has 4 pages, 2 for the ATF and 2 more for the Local CLEO. After I get them all filled out, I am suppose to mail the first 2 pages(ATF copy) to the ATF and then mail the last 2 pages(Local CLEO copy) to the local police station? I guess to the CLEO's office. I'm I correct?

Can someone please help me out with this?


Thank you, I really appreciate it! :)

[Nicky D]

Originally posted by Robert302
I already got C&R forms in the mail. I am waiting until I get my CHL before I start applying for the C&R license. It's going to feel so good to order surplus Mosin Nagants online for $80!

I have 2 questions:

Above it is said by someone "Going to make copies and send them out".
Am I suppose to make copies of the forms, then fill them out and mail them out?

Also, I see the application has 4 pages, 2 for the ATF and 2 more for the Local CLEO. After I get them all filled out, I am suppose to mail the first 2 pages(ATF copy) to the ATF and then mail the last 2 pages(Local CLEO copy) to the local police station? I guess to the CLEO's office. I'm I correct?

Can someone please help me out with this?


Thank you, I really appreciate it! :)


What is meant by making copies is to make alot of copies of your license once you receive it. DO NOT sign the original license, just make copies or scan it into your computer. After you have copied it and signed the COPIES, you can send it off to all of the usual dealers like AIM, SOG, Empire Arms, this is for their files, you can also now fax your license to dealers. Once they have your license on file then you can place a order anytime you would like. Then you can send a copy of your license to places like Brownells and Midway for dealer discounts! Having one of these licenses is the best and the worst thing ever, you will go broke with all of the deals you never knew you needed or had to have because it is the last of the inventory!

Here is a list that I found on cruffler.com.
Good luck and be prepared to go broke.


C&R Firearms Distributors and Dealers:

Adams Guns - Collector Guns Since 1960
AIM
AIRGUN HQ - Your Headquarters for Airguns and BB Guns
Allan's Armory
BDL Limited - Specializing in British and Commonwealth Military Collectibles
Century International Arms
Cherry's Fine Firearms
Classic Arms
CMP - Civilian Marksmanship Program
Collectible Firearms
Ellison's
Empire Arms
Entreprise Arms
Fontenla & Fontenla - A Collector's Resource in Argentina (Spanish)
Gibbs Rifle Company
Gil Herbard Guns-Shooting Supplies
Great Southern Arms
Guns America
Gunshop.com
Guns-U-Need-firearms classifieds
Hoosier Gun Works
Israel Arms
J&G Sales-Firearms & Shooting Accessories
JLD Enterprises, The Finest in South American Military Surplus
John C. Denner Company (Canada)
Kelley's Military Antiques
Krebs Custom - Custom Kalashnikov Rifles and Accessories
MacTec Enterprises - Online Dealer Of Classic Military Arms
MILTECH
Antique and Collectable Firearms
Navy Arms Company
Old Town Station Antique and Collectible guns
P&S Guns & Militaria
Samco Global Arms
Scott Duff
Simpson LTD
Surplus Firearms-COD's and Checks only
Survival Enterprises-Guns for Sale
Tennessee Guns
Frankonia Jagd-Uebersicht Kleinanziegen
U.P. Gun Virtual Gun Show
Wholesale Guns & Ammo, Inc.


Distributors and Dealers Specializing in Firearms Accessories:

Ballistic Products
Bar-Sto Precision Machine
Berger Bullets
Boyds' Gunstock Industries
Brownells
Buffalo Brothers - manufacturer of wild west badges, conchos, buttons and watch fobs as well as Single Action Army Grips
Cheaper than dirt! 1-888-625-3848
Clymer Tools-Gunsmith
Cole Distributing Inc. (Israeli Military Industries)
Dillon Precision Products
Discount Distributors, Inc. Wholesale Ammunition
Fajen's-gunstocks
Fulton Armory
Fiocchi USA
GOEX Black Powder
Golden Arms Company - Your Source for Military Collectibles
Great American Gunstock Company
Gun Parts Corporation
GunThings.com - You're zeroed-in to savings on gun parts and accessories!
Hi Tech Ammunition
Hunter's Hideout - Hunting Gear and More
Huntington Reloading Products
Ironoak Leather Products - Custom Leather Holsters and Accessories
Lapua, Oy.
Leupold Scopes and Optics
Liberon /Star Wood Finish Supply
Lyman Products / Lyman Bullet Moulds
Natchez Shooters Supplies
NEI-Handtools-Reloading Molds
Northwest Security Products - Holsters, Pouches, and Cases for Extreme Conditions!
Nosler Bullets
Old Western Scrounger
Red Star Arms - US made accessories for your military rifles
Sierra Bullets
Tapco
Wideners-Reloading and Shooting Supply, Inc.
Wolff Gunsprings

[NoGo]

If I actually took the time to mail/ fax copies to all of the above listed vendors, to open dealer accounts. My mailman would kill me, if the weight of the catalogs & mailers didn't kill him first ;)

Nothing like the morning constitutional, with a cup of coffee and the latest gun catalog.

[Nicky D]

Originally posted by NoGo
If I actually took the time to mail/ fax copies to all of the above listed vendors, to open dealer accounts. My mailman would kill me, if the weight of the catalogs & mailers didn't kill him first ;)

Nothing like the morning constitutional, with a cup of coffee and the latest gun catalog.

I am not worried about the mailman, he is replaceable! My wife on the other hand would kill me if I had that much delivered, as it is now she just rolls her eyes and gives me that look.