Posted: 6/22/2004 10:37:46 AM EDT
| What is a Curio and Relics License? What does it take to get one? |
It's a private FFL , for buying old guns You have to fill out an ATF form, follow their procedures, and send a 'certification of citizenship' It costs $35 for 3 years... You gain access to dealer prices at Century, SOG, et-al, and can recieve C&R eligable items (guns that are 50yrs old or older, or anything on the ATF list) direct to your address without going thru a FFL.... You are also exempted from state waiting periods when buying C&R handguns on your license, etc... You do have to keep a 'bound book' and follow similar rules to a real FFL, though... |
Can they come to your house to conduct an "inspection" once per year? |
No. They can request you haul your C&R collection and collection records to the closest ATF office once per year, if they so choose... |
First of all try the Curios & Relics forum www.ar15.com/forums/forum.html?b=6&f=14 In a nutshell it's an FFL license that allows you to buy certain firearms that are considered Curios & relics...yes, I know that helps a lot doesn't it?  Curios & relics (or C&R for short) are any firearm that is at least 50 years old and also considered to have historical or collection value, deemed by none other than the wonderful BATFE. Examples of these kinds of rifles are Mosin Nagants, Swiss K31, K11, SKS's, Mausers, Enfields, etc. (see C&R forum for more). To get the license you go to the C&R forum, I believe there are links to the downloadable forms to apply. Download those, fill them out and send them in. As long as you're deemed "clean" by the ATF then you'll probably recieve your license whenever they feel like sending it you...which usually turns out to be about 1-2 months. Restrictions are that you are not allowed to use your C&R as a business, ie you can't buy and sell guns. It's not a regular FFL. Beware, it's also very addicting...don't ask me how I know!  Edit: Dave beat me to it! |
Yes. But they have to schedule them ahead of time (read: no unannounced visits). You have the option of taking your bound book to their (BAFTE's) office instead of them visiting. |
And from what I hear an inspection is very rare. Just make sure you keep good paperwork and you shouldn't have a problem. |