C&R holders, is it worth having?

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C&R, good for 3 years. Buy one gun and it pays for itself in saved transfer fees. For me yes.
 
must be a regional thing. I have never paid for a background check at a show or in a gun shop. I have a CCW and I am in and out in 5 mins

It's $10 anytime they run a background check in Oregon, and having a CCW/CHL doesn't get you a thing here.

So a C&R here will save you $10 on C&R items when buying from a dealer, or $35 or more when not transferring *through* a dealer. Well worth having it.
 
It's $10 anytime they run a background check in Oregon, and having a CCW/CHL doesn't get you a thing here.





So a C&R here will save you $10 on C&R items when buying from a dealer, or $35 or more when not transferring *through* a dealer. Well worth having it.






So is the $10 a state fee?
 
I've had one for over 10 years now. Buying mail order with no FFL transfer fee has saved me LOTS of money. Then again, I like to collect WWII-era guns.

The CZ-82 pistol is a great example of a comparatively modern firearm that I've bought with it. Also, Walther P-1 (post WWII P-38).
 
For the $30 it's a damn handy thing to possess. I live in Texas. I was visiting a buddy in Utah and found a super nice 1952 Ruger MK1 in a pawn/gun shop. With my C&R that gun came home with me. No shipping, No FFL transfers. I saved more than $30 on just that one deal.

In a couple of weeks I'll be picking up a 1940's vintage S&W revolver from a local gun store. They've already agreed to accept my C&R.

Some companies still offer a dealer level discount for holders.
 
It seems that a lot of folks think of military surplus when they think C&R, and aren't thinking that anything made in 1963 or earlier qualifies. I'm personally that in to military stuff (except 1911's) but I've found a ton of things to buy. Heck, early AR15's are now falling under the C&R umbrella. My SP1 will be a C&R in 2 years.
 
I also see that a lot of people only use it for military surplus guns. I have military surplus guns but mostly collect Stevens single shots and other older guns that are over 50 years old. I have spent a lot more on guns over the years with my C&R than I would have without it because it is so easy to buy on Gunbroker or from anyone in the country with no hassle and have the guns delivered to my door. Also as an Illinois resident I do not have to go through background checks when buying at gun shows in Illinois and also no problem going across the river to Missouri. I don't use it much to buy from suppliers but do use it occasionally. Don't plan on ever giving mine up. I sell guns occasionally but usually to buy more or pay for one I have already bought. Perfectly legal with the C&R.
 
There's no one "right answer" as to whether it pays to have a C&R license. You have to analyze your buying patterns. Do you buy older guns through the mail? Then, yes, a C&R will save you transfer fees. Personally, I like to make a careful personal inspection before I buy a milsurp. That means that I do almost all my buying FTF at gun shows. A C&R license is hardly an advantage under those circumstances.

One situation where I can see that having a C&R license is a huge plus is where you're buying a C&R machine gun interstate. This will save you an extra transfer and several months' delay. Since you're payiung thousands of dollars for the gun, the money for the license isn't much of a factor.

Keep in mind the downsides, such as the recordkeeping requirements. I had a C&R license years ago but decided it wasn't worth it.
 
Worth C&R FFL ?

I used to enjoy gun shows, but after several non-productive ones, I quit going. The entrance fee, lack of guns and other products at decent prices, and walking around for nothing finished it for me. Others probably haven't had the same experience, and if you enjoy the shows, more power to them . "It just doesn't take me long to look at a horseshoe !", if you know what I mean. I mostly buy used, and most of the local dealers are no help(limited supply and too high priced).My buying is limited now, and is done by computer and mail. That's why the C&R FFL has been worth it to me. I saved about $150 in less than the last two years. :)
 
I am about to renew mine after having it for 3 years. As part of the renewal, it asks how many C&R guns you purchased over the previous 3 years and how many you sold. In my case, I bought 39 and sold 9 of them. I saved a BUNCH of money on transfer fees. (And of course am going broke buying C&R guns!)
 
C&R FFL Savings

I am about to renew mine after having it for 3 years. As part of the renewal, it asks how many C&R guns you purchased over the previous 3 years and how many you sold. In my case, I bought 39 and sold 9 of them. I saved a BUNCH of money on transfer fees. (And of course am going broke buying C&R guns!)
By my calculations, you saved about $1,200 (30+ X 39= $1,170+) on the guns you bought . Congratulations ! :)
 
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I have been looking at the FFL forms on my desk for a year, lol.
Once you overcome the inertia and go through the bother, the C&R is a pretty good thing to try at least once. In a small way it lets you experience the joy of having firearms sent directly to you, just like ANYONE could prior to 1968. If you ponder what a royal shafting we continue to suffer it won't seem as cool, but I digress.
 
I do almost all my buying FTF at gun shows. A C&R license is hardly an advantage under those circumstances.

Well, that depends on where you live. Oregon requires all sales at shows to go through a check, which involves a charge. I'm sure there are other states like that.
 
Once you overcome the inertia and go through the bother, the C&R is a pretty good thing to try at least once. In a small way it lets you experience the joy of having firearms sent directly to you, just like ANYONE could prior to 1968. If you ponder what a royal shafting we continue to suffer it won't seem as cool, but I digress.

+1

You also start to question why every Title I firearm isn't considered a curio, and the "logic" behind the 68 GCA in general.
 
The 03 C&R was a gateway drug for me, after 10 years the 50+ year old guns couldn't satisfy my addiction anymore, I went all in and got a 01 FFL. I still maintain my C&R for the old stuff I like (partial to M1 Garand's).

Its pretty simple if you buy 3+ guns a year that are 50+ years old it will pay for itself in no time.

Until a couple of years ago Missouri has a stipulation in their gun laws that said if you wanted to own any NFA items you had to have a FFL, so most people got a C&R and never used it to buy a C&R eligible gun.
 
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