C.O.E Issue/Question

[YoungKee]

I recently purchased one of the C&R M57s that Turners was selling. The gun had to be shipped from another Turners, and when I went to DROS it I expected to walk out with it the same day because I have an 03 FFL and COE. That didn't happen.

Turners would not let me cash and carry the gun because my COE was issued without any suffix appended to my name. I am a 2d, and my CDL, FFL and utility bills all identify me as such, but the COE does not. I did list the suffix on the original application (I checked my scanned copy), but it was not included on the certificate.

The manager at Turners stated that California has recently been cracking down on missing suffixes on documents related to firearms purchases and blamed the state for the problem. I transferred an SKS through Riflegear a couple of months ago and did not have this issue. IDK if that transaction occurred before or after the alleged crackdown.

I did not see anything on the DOJ site that pertains to this problem, and I am going to go ahead and call, but I was hoping that I am not the first person to run into this issue and someone can give me some advice on how to best resolve this.

Also, please do not turn the thread into a Turners bash fest. I know a lot of guys have had issues with them in the past, but I've bought a bunch of guns through them and this is the first time I've had any trouble at all.

Thanks.

[SkyHawk]

It sounds like you need to get your COE to list your name correctly.

[dabeater85]

My coe doesnt have suffix.
I just did a dros at turners and found out real I'd has suffix as middle name. Turners employee got it to go thru, so Monday we will see if any issues. California screws up everything.

[YoungKee]

It sounds like you need to get your COE to list your name correctly.

Yes, I agree. The problem is that I put it on the application and the state did not put it on the certificate. It expires 11/30. If I simply renew the name will remain the same. If I let it expire and re-apply I will likely get the same result. I was just hoping someone else had dealt with this and could point me in the right direction on who to talk to or what form to use or something. Guess I'll just call them and see if there is anything the DOJ can or will do about it.

[vino68]

My most recent renewal, I want to say I had to review the application before submitting. That may be an opportunity to apply the change.

[SkyHawk]

Yes, I agree. The problem is that I put it on the application and the state did not put it on the certificate. It expires 11/30. If I simply renew the name will remain the same. If I let it expire and re-apply I will likely get the same result. I was just hoping someone else had dealt with this and could point me in the right direction on who to talk to or what form to use or something. Guess I'll just call them and see if there is anything the DOJ can or will do about it.

If it expires 11/30 you should be renewing today. I would also take that opportunity to try and correct the record, or submit a trouble ticket using CFARS