Costa Mesa Gun Show and C&R License

[MackMan]

Was thinking of heading out to Costa Mesa this weekend and checking out the gun show. Can I use my new C&R License there ? Opinions ?
Thanks

[morrcarr67]

Was thinking of heading out to Costa Mesa this weekend and checking out the gun show. Can I use my new C&R License there ? Opinions ?
Thanks

If you buy long guns that are 50 years old or older from a PP no license is needed at all.

If you are buying from a CA Dealer it means nothing unless you also have a COE too. With the COE you may buy a C&R firearm from a CA Dealer, fill out and pay the DROS fee and take your firearm home the same day.

[littlejake]

Assuming one has both a C&R plus COE -- can the dealer initiate a DROS when not at his place of usual business?

I haven't been to the Costa Mesa Gun Show since the mid 1970's and I know a lot of things have changed.

[pmcgugin]

I am heading there tomorrow as well with my new C&R....I go to all the costa mesa gun shows and actually have a repore with a couple good dealers there. I have run across a couple guys that set up there that are just selling a few old guns and "knick-knacks" that will absolutely not sell a C&R eligible rifle even after showing my 03/FFL. When I explain the 50 year thing and all that, they get miffed, and I still see those same rifles sitting on their tables show after show. These same guys think "C&R" means made before 1898, I just take my money elsewhere, their loss. However, there are a couple of dealers that go beyond to help you. I see these guys first to see what they got, walk the show, and always end up going back to them to buy on the way out. The only one I can remember the name is RK enterprises, super nice guy and always gives a good deal. He doesnt require a C&R license to buy, but still not a bad deal. Good luck tomorrow. If you see a short guy walking around with a red/black Honeywell bag, say hello, thats me. My goal for the show is either a decent K98 or Enfield (or both?)...

[Markus]

Sadly don't think I'm going this time around just don't have the money to pick up a new rifle however my tax refund comes in on Monday and I might just be getting myself a little something from the CMP...

[TheExpertish]

Assuming one has both a C&R plus COE -- can the dealer initiate a DROS when not at his place of usual business?

I haven't been to the Costa Mesa Gun Show since the mid 1970's and I know a lot of things have changed.

From my understanding they can at gun show booths. CalDOJ considers them a legal extension of the shop for that day. Correct me if I'm wrong since I'm still learning the dealer particulars.

[Markus]

You should be able to do that legally. However the odds of finding a dealer with C&R guns that you actually want for a price that's not in the stratosphere is very very remote. Most often it's a ca resident who's not a dealer and you can buy it face to face anyways. The only other time it could prove potentially useful is if there's an out of state person there with c&r guns and again I haven't run into many people who do.