ATF C&R Inspection this is how it went down LONG!

[jonnyc]

Hey, if you're on this website, there's already an electronic trail to your guns. A C&R saves time, effort, and money. Well, maybe not money. I've got lots more guns now than I would have without one!

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[rayg]

Actually the most important thing with having a C&R license in my opinion is that you can go to any gun show in any other state and buy a C&R gun and walk out of the show with it, no waiting period or having it sent to a dealer in your state, and/or if bought one on line or from someone out of state you can have it mailed directly to you. That includes C&R class three's.
That is a big benefit to me, Ray

[Gator]

Saving on transfer fees is no small thing where I live. The cheapest is $50. Plus there are the discounts from Brownell's and Midway, which save me a lot.
Its also nice not having to fill out the 4473, and the dealer not having to do the NICS call.

[Jim K]

For several reasons, I have never gotten a C&R license. Am I on "their" radar? Sure, and I have been for years for reasons having nothing to do with guns; I have my FBI dossier number written down someplace - saves them from looking it up when they put me through another update.

BUT, none of that entitles "them" to come to my house without a warrant and check my records, or demand to see my guns. While compliance inspections of C&R holders are very uncommon (I personally know of no one who has been through one), they are authorized in the law, and I would rather not have the bother.

Jim

[John Sukey (Deceased)]

My favourite story about that.
A sweet young thing from the ATF went into the local gun shop with a list and my name was on it. She asked about what guns I was buying. The clerk replied "he only buys antiques." I was in good company since two others on the list were an Air Force Colonel from the base, and a FBI firearms instructor!

I am guessing I got their attention because I bought two No1Mk3 Lee Enfields on the same day