COE question

[B40G]

I have a certificate of eligibility from the state of CA. Am I exempt from the 10 day waiting or "cooling off period"? Can anyone provide a link or reference for the answer either way?

Thanks in advance.

[kf6tac]

I have a certificate of eligibility from the state of CA. Am I exempt from the 10 day waiting or "cooling off period"? Can anyone provide a link or reference for the answer either way?

Thanks in advance.

The COE does not exempt you from the 10-day wait. I don't have a cite handy to the list of exemptions, but I'm sure someone will come along with one shortly.

[Librarian]

DOJ FAQ for FFLs says

What is the waiting period for firearms purchasers?

The waiting period for the purchase of a firearm is ten (10) 24-hour periods from the date and time of the acceptance of the DROS information by DOJ and the assignment of the unique DROS number.

Who is exempt from the waiting period?

The most common exemptions to the 10-day waiting period include:
California law enforcement officers who have a letter signed by the head of the agency stating they are full time paid peace officers authorized to carry a firearm in the performance of their duties and authorizing the purchase. The dealer must retain the original letter and attach it to the DROS record.

Persons who have special weapons permits issued by DOJ. The dealer must retain a copy of the permit and attach it to the DROS record.

Persons who have a Curio & Relic Collector's license issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tabacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and who have a valid Certificate of Eligibility only when purchasing curio and relic firearms. The dealer must retain a copy of the Federal Firearms License, Collector's license and the COE.

Dealers transferring a handgun from inventory to their personal collection. The dealer is still required to submit DROS records for each handgun transferred. There is no DROS submission or waiting period requirement for dealers transferring long guns to themselves for personal use. The ATF's acquisition/disposition log requirements still apply.

The underlined bit is DOJ Making Stuff Up, and a lawsuit has been filed to get them to stop.

[kf6tac]

DOJ FAQ for FFLs says The underlined bit is DOJ Making Stuff Up, and a lawsuit has been filed to get them to stop.

Librarian, I thought the lawsuit was over the 1-handgun-per-30-days limitation, not the 10-day wait. AFAIK a C&R + COE has never been an exemption for the 10-day wait on modern firearms. Am I mistaken?

[B40G]

Thank you. That answers my question very clearly.

[Section 101]

Librarian, I thought the lawsuit was over the 1-handgun-per-30-days limitation, not the 10-day wait. AFAIK a C&R + COE has never been an exemption for the 10-day wait on modern firearms. Am I mistaken?

I believe you are correct on the lawsuit part. The DROS system current isn't configured to allow the C&R 10 day wait waiver for C&R guns. I don't recall any lawsuit for the 10 day.

[Mssr. Eleganté]

Librarian, I thought the lawsuit was over the 1-handgun-per-30-days limitation, not the 10-day wait. AFAIK a C&R + COE has never been an exemption for the 10-day wait on modern firearms. Am I mistaken?

You are correct.

[Librarian]

Oops. Sorry. Shouldn't post much after 1 AM.