C&R Noob

[run8]

I intend on going the C&R route, now the COE, which form is that and what does it entail? Does that form come with the C&R paperwork, or must I obtain that from the ATF or DOJ?

Thanks again for all the useful information,

Frank

If you don't have a C&R yet it is the best 30 bucks you can spend money wise. Aside from getting good deals out of state many major online gun (Midway, Brownells) stores give you "dealer pricing" and you will save big in just 1 order.

[thefifthspeed]

I intend on going the C&R route, now the COE, which form is that and what does it entail? Does that form come with the C&R paperwork, or must I obtain that from the ATF or DOJ?

Thanks again for all the useful information,

Frank

http://www.ag.ca.gov/firearms/forms/

4th one down

Most people choose not to get the COE because it's cost usually outweights the benifits for most people but if you collect a lot of pistols then it's a value. I chose to stick with just the C&R.

[RedDawn]

Doesn't Big 5 require a 03 FFL C&R and a COE for C&R rifles?
I remember reading it in one of the post, provided you get a manager that knows gun laws sufficiently.

[AraiGuma]

you can however go to other stats, cash and carry, then go back to ca.

I don't think you can cross the state line without valid FFL, can't you? For us with 03 FFL, or for you with 01 FFL is perfectly fine under Federal law, but not for someone without FFL. C&R is still a firearm and subject to NFA and GCA in Fedela level.

[vinny_land]

You don't need anything to buy a C&R rifle as long as it's 50+ years old and it's within CA. That's why it's called cash and carry. You need a license when you transfer out of state. Off the top of my head I can't think of any .308 C&R milsurps right now.

http://www.aimsurplus.com/acatalog/Enf-2A__Enfield_2A_.308_NATO_7.62x51_Rifles.html

Get them while you can

[mwarren2]

http://www.aimsurplus.com/acatalog/E...51_Rifles.html

Get them while you can

Not considered C&R in California. Not over 50 years old.

[run8]

Thanks for the link, I downloaded all the necessary forms, on the Live Scan form though I have a question. Under place of birth, there's a line with SOC underneath, I'm drawing a blank any ideas of what SOC is standing for?

Thanks

http://www.ag.ca.gov/firearms/forms/

4th one down

Most people choose not to get the COE because it's cost usually outweights the benifits for most people but if you collect a lot of pistols then it's a value. I chose to stick with just the C&R.

[CowboyShooter]

starting the 03 process...

Glad that I checked out the C&R forum... have learned a lot and am VERY excited to get my 03! Just ordered the application from BATF so will be anxious to see it arrive in the mail!



thanks to everyone for sharing all of the good info and suggestions.

now to start saving up for those first purchases... (and working on the rationale for "why I need more guns"... the "look at how many pairs of shoes you have" excuse didn't work last time w/ the wife)