ATF inspection

[Addax]

Is this just an inspection of your C&R rifles that you purchased under your C&R ffl or for all of your firearms (C&R or Non)?

I have my C&R, but I have not used it yet for firearms purchases for my personal collection.

Just curious.

Thanks,
Chris

[RossRinSD]

Is this just an inspection of your C&R rifles that you purchased under your C&R ffl or for all of your firearms (C&R or Non)?

I have my C&R, but I have not used it yet for firearms purchases for my personal collection.

Just curious.

Thanks,
Chris

I'm pretty sure its for your C+R rifles only. But there is always some concern about what an ATF agent might see. I'm assuming that is part of the reason the OP chose to do it at their office. But, because I'll probably have mine done at home for convenience sake, and because they schedule it, I'm going to have everything else put away.

[hd0642]

I drew the lucky C&R inspection stick this week! Just thought I'd report in.
It went really well agent was courtious & efficient, checked bound book, cross reference serial #s, & a brief overview of regulations. Nothing to sweat.

how long have you had your license? i let mine expire after the 3 years and was thinking of doing it again. my understanding is that i can actually chuck my bound book from the previous 3 years and just keep a current book with my current license, how would that play out with an inspection considering ive picked up 50+ pieces with that first run.

[finfan]

They want to see all C&Rs (aquired & disposed) with your licsence. During my exam I took out a modern .22 while digging out a K98 from my safe.
Agent: Is that a C&R (referring to my .22).
Me: No
Agent: Just C&Rs please.
Me: OK
They wont snoop around or touch anything other than your bound book.

[finfan]

how long have you had your license? i let mine expire after the 3 years and was thinking of doing it again. my understanding is that i can actually chuck my bound book from the previous 3 years and just keep a current book with my current license, how would that play out with an inspection considering ive picked up 50+ pieces with that first run.

I've had it almost 3 years. I'm letting mine expire also. There's no requirement in the regulations for us to keep the bound book (or turn it in like an 01ffl). With a new licsence your operating under a new ffl# and a new book. I would think you start over fresh. Beyond that, a call to the ATF for clarification would be your best bet.

[run8]

Did you recieve notification via mail you were going to be inspected with a date already supplied or did you have to confirm the letter and then set up the date by calling in?

[finfan]

I came home from work to find a note taped to my door, instructing me to call & schedule an appointment for inspection.

[M. D. Van Norman]

Any indication as to why BATFE is doing this?

[finfan]

She said that C&R issuance has increased dramatically, eventually they want to have every 03 holder inspected at least once during their 3 year term.
I think urban C&R holders (near ATF offices) maybe more likely to be inspected in the future.

[M. D. Van Norman]

[vandal]

I was told it is because CA laws have run a lot of 01 dealers out of the state, and as a result ATF in CA is overstaffed.

Any indication as to why BATFE is doing this?

[NRAhighpowershooter]

There is NO way in hades I'd bring my C&R's to a ATF office.. they's have to come to my house.. I surely not transporting 30+ firearms to them..... I'd have my C&R's in the livingroom for them to look over.. I DEFINATELY would NOT let them into "The Bunker" (my gun room in the garage)

[Moonclip]

I drew the lucky C&R inspection stick this week! Just thought I'd report in.
It went really well agent was courtious & efficient, checked bound book, cross reference serial #s, & a brief overview of regulations. Nothing to sweat.

That was so neat how they came to your house! One of the many reasons I don't get a C&R is no
t wanting them in my home or having to transfer huge amounts of firearms to their office for them to see if that became the case.

I can only imagine an ATF agent coming to my home for a C&R inspection especially in my neighborhood and home, locked gate, motorcycles parked on lawn, pitbull running around the yard. I'd invite her in, offer a beer, and get to business I suppose!

[-hanko]

That was so neat how they came to your house! One of the many reasons I don't get a C&R is not wanting them in my home or having to transfer huge amounts of firearms to their office for them to see if that became the case.

A complete misunderstanding of the process.

You can have it done at the atf office or your place, that's YOUR choice.

The interest is in the bound book, not the weapons; i.e., I requested the audit at the atf office, they told me to bring the bound book only.

-hanko

[Moonclip]

So there is no legal basis where while having a C&R they could ask to see the guns themselves whether in your home or in their office?