C&R FFL question

[pigncat]

I just receive my C&R FFL and COE. Is there a handbook to tell you what you can and can't do with my FFL? If I purchased a C&R pistol online, can I use my C&R FFL and had the seller send the pistol directly to me without doing a transfer through a FFL 1 dealer?
Frank

[bandook]

I just receive my C&R FFL and COE. Is there a handbook to tell you what you can and can't do with my FFL? If I purchased a C&R pistol online, can I use my C&R FFL and had the seller send the pistol directly to me without doing a transfer through a FFL 1 dealer?
Frank

Nope. Handguns (C&R or not) need to go through an FFL01. You can get C&R long guns shipped to you directly.

[pigncat]

Thanks for your reply.
Frank

[darkest2000]

You should've received a "package" from ATF that includes the most updated book on the gun laws of the US and each individual state.

[littlejake]

Much of that info package is now delivered on CDROM.

[M. D. Van Norman]

Everyone will say no, but the PC is available for you to read.

[TRICKSTER]

You can have any long gun / shot gun that is legal in this state and at least 50 years old shipped to you with your 03 FFL. Handguns must go through a 01 FFL as well as long guns under 50 years old. You can go out of state and buy any C&R weapon as long as it is CA legal when you bring it back to CA. Handguns purchased in another state must be registered with DOJ using this form.

http://ag.ca.gov/firearms/forms/pdf/curioapp.pdf

[pigncat]

Thank you so much for all the replies. I am new to this forum but I already feel right at home. Thanks guys!
Frank

[stitchnicklas]

so when i go to Missouri in july for 10 days i could buy a pistol ,bring it back and just turn in a form,c&r of course.??????????or is this fud?
i wish they would put a ffl03 for dummys out there.....

[ke6guj]

so when i go to Missouri in july for 10 days i could buy a pistol ,bring it back and just turn in a form,c&r of course.??????????or is this fud?
i wish they would put a ffl03 for dummys out there.....

yes, you can.

here is the relevant portion of my condensed C&R FFL guide.


YOu can purchase C&R firearms (of any age) (no AW's or NFA stuff) while out of state, cash-and-carry, and bring back with you with no in-state dealer needed. C&R handguns that are brought in require you to submit a C&R handgun report within five days. http://ag.ca.gov/firearms/forms/pdf/curioapp.pdf
C&R long guns over 50 years old can be purchased in-state from any non-dealer or can be shipped into the state via a mail/phone/web order.
C&R long guns under 50 years old must be transfered through a CA dealer if you are physically in CA when you take possession.
Any C&R handguns purchased in-state or on-line must go through a CA FFL.


If you also get the COE, then you can DROS C&R firearms and take them home immediately, no 10-day wait.
To get the COE, Certificate of Eligibility, download the app at http://ag.ca.gov/firearms/forms/pdf/coeapp.pdf. Just follow the directions on how to fill it out. Included in the directions is a URL to a list of Live Scan locations where you'll have your fingerprints electronically scanned and sent to CADOJ and the FBI.
The COE is more expensive, around $100 in fees for the first year, but the renewal is something like $20 bucks per year. It has a very limited use in CA, but when used in conjuction with the C&R exempts you from the 10-day wait on C&R purchases (handguns and long guns) from a dealer (still must DROS it), and exempts you from the 1-in-30 handgun regulations for ALL handguns, modern and C&R.
When/If the mail-order ban portion of AB962 goes into effect, the C&R+COE combo will also allow you to do mail-order handgun ammo, provided the seller understands the exemtpion.
If you get your C&R FFL, you are not required to get a COE if you don't want one. You just don't gain the privledges that the 03+COE combo extends.

[M. D. Van Norman]

so when i go to Missouri in july for 10 days i could buy a pistol ,bring it back and just turn in a form,c&r of course.??????????

Yes, assuming you are licensed. No one questions the legality of this type of transaction.

[pigncat]

I heard that you could receive discount from some vendors such as Brownell or Midway USA if you put your 03FFL on file with them. Is that true?

[ke6guj]

yes.