C&R section makes me sad.

[Dan_Eastvale]

I remember one time back in the mid 80's going to the huge Great Western Gun show in Pomona and my Dad buying a 1982 SP1 AR-15 from this old fella for $500 bucks FTF C&C. It was all legal then. .223 was $1.99 a box. Many of us have experienced a time when CA was part of the true American Union. It was good times I can tell you.

Loved that show!!

Glory days of CA. I cherish my smith model 10 that my dad bought me new at a liquor store in Norco and walked out with the same time.

I NEVER thought I'd see the day (even with all the CA gun laws) that that same old school 6 gun (or any revolver) would be banned for purchase here..

[MapleSyrupSmuggler]

Sadly, you do.

So it is pointless.

I have to agree 100% with knucklehead.

[Capybara]

I could kick myself why I didn't invest a few thousand dollars into C&Rs 10-20 years ago. I had a couple of shotguns and a few handguns then, but didn't even own a rifle. I could have been lining my safe with pristine $99.00 SKSs, beautiful Mausers of every flavor and quite a few Garands, back when they were inexpensive. Hindsight is 20/20.

I'm with Bobby. I plan to leave the state as soon as I can but realistically that could be 10-15 years. All I can say is if you are going to stay in California, think creatively about where you keep your guns and ammo, diversify, build 80%ers while you can, and I agree, buy all of the C&Rs you can afford, they are generally a good investment if you don't overpay for them. I thought I was smart buying a few M44s last year for $199.00 but I have seen the same recently at Classic and J&G for as little as $129.00. You win some, you lose some, but I am still convinced that in 5-10 years, those M44s will prove to have been a good investment.

[Eat Dirt]

Same. My friend and I would always make a point to celebrate a new C&R purchase with a sushi dinner. Weird tradition, don't even know how it started but won't be doing that any more. (all the fish are radioactive nowadays anyways lol)

I Had kind of the same Tradition........

After I would finish a Big construction project
I would reward Myself by buying something C + R
And so the collection grew !!!

Fast foward to present ..A Lot of projects = A Full Safe

[Hilldweller]

I wholeheartedly agree with the poster who said "Get your C&R/FFL03 and COE".
With a current CMP membership and those documents on file with them they will continue to ship directly to your door. And yes, you will have to pay the $19 and send in the voluntary registration form. But hey! They're still coming to your door !
As for the "Cash and Carry", with those documents it was my understanding that you could still to FTF without a FFL (for C&R rifles) but were required to register them. Wrong? In any case, even if they have to be DROS'd at an FFL (C&R handguns and rifles) with the C&R/COE you can still walk out with them and no 10 day wait. Still close to C&C.
And aren't antiques (pre 1899 ?) still C&C ? Voluntary registration probably applies though, not sure.

[Bobby Ricigliano]

I could kick myself why I didn't invest a few thousand dollars into C&Rs 10-20 years ago. I had a couple of shotguns and a few handguns then, but didn't even own a rifle.

Prior to 2009, I owned 1 870 HD shotgun, 1 Mini 14, and 2 handguns (plus my duty weapon, which I don't 'own'). I had a few boxes of buck, maybe 100 rds each of .223 and 9mm. I considered myself 'well armed'. I reluctantly bought an overpriced AR during the presidential election panic in late 2008 when they were hard to get and super expensive. My how things have changed. I used to have spending money too. Now it all feeds the beast that is my 'collection'.

[Grendl]

Quit bellyaching and get your COE!

[Father Ted]

Yes this new year - new law put a blight on the for sale section. I only look at the ammo for sale. It's a shame, and I too used to go to the Pomona gun show with my dad as well. I fondly remember him buying me a dud pineapple grenade the first time we went. As always there will be more to come.
Cheers

[Paulie Lugnuts]

"build 80%ers while you can,"

I think there is a legislator trying to pass a law requiring serial numbers and resigistration of homebuilts now aswell. As California becomes more and more of a lefty one party state, I'm afraid we haven't seen the worst of it yet.

[NOTABIKER]

I also got into this hobby very late, But last year i mostly got the C&R i really want. I can live without more guns. My problem is elected people telling a 66 year old that has never been in trouble with the law i cant buy something i can buy in about 47 states because fools voted them into office. CA is a beautiful state with just about the best climate in the world. But a small % of the people are ruining our lives with their BS trains and anti business climate.

[CEDaytonaRydr]

The idea of having a Mosin Nagant pointed at me at close range is particularly disturbing, knowing how ridiculously powerful they are.

If the bullet doesn't get you, the concussion alone might do the job!

[Gutz]

Jeez people! Go get your COE and carry on as usual! And don't tell me you don't have the $50 or whatever it cost for it. You know you blow through that in gas money and Starbucks on your way to the range. Not to mention ammo costs!

How much does it cost and how do we get the forms?

[stevied]

How much does it cost and how do we get the forms?

https://www.google.com/search?q=ca+coe+form&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&channel=np&source=hp

[nick]

I understand the OP's sentiment. I am not at all a fan of registration. However, if you own any handguns, they are registered anyway, so you are already in 'the system'.

After swearing off any 2014 long guns, I just sent off the registration form and $19 for 2 M91/30's and 2 SKS acquired this year.

If there is any way to make lemonade out of these lemons it is to go order an Albanian or Yugo SKS and have it sent to your door

Meh. Took care of that last fall

Isn't it $17, BTW? Says so on the form.

[Bobby Ricigliano]

Meh. Took care of that last fall

Isn't it $17, BTW? Says so on the form.

Both of the 2014 dates forms say $19.