C + R FFL Questions

[benewton]

I'm considering applying for a C + R.

I'll be buying for myself, not reselling (weapons come in, but the NEVER go out...), and have only a couple of weapons in mind, CZ-52 and M1 carbine, although such things do tend to go to the extreme.

Any particular reasons I shouldn't?

Responses from the "extreme fringe" are invited....

 

[CZ 75 BD]

No reason not to. The discounts from Brownell's, Midway, CDNN alone are worth more than the price of the ticket. Plus the great flyers and catalogs that find you.

 

[Cacique500]

It'll save you the cost of the license the first time you buy something. The online discounts (Brownells, MidwayUSA, etc) are great.

Plus it's just really cool to have UPS leave a new SKS on your doorstep

 

[Carlos]

Yes, the discounts alone are worth the $30.

You seem to have the basic rule in mind already, so no worries there.

Now, you might want to consider buying Mosin Nagants of all colors, a M59/66 Yugo SKS, a K98 Mauser, a Swiss K-31 carbine, Nagant Revolver with adaptive cylinder. Jump on any change you can to acquire a Russian and/or Eastern German Makarov. Lots of other interesting choices out there.

Go for it.

 

[Zundfolge]

Any particular reasons I shouldn't?

only one ... you will end up buying more then the CZ52 and M1 ... you will find yourself spending a lot more on guns and accessories (since you get discounts) then you do now.

If you're married ... expect to spend a little time on the couch.

 

[benewton]

Thanks all for the responses.

I've got a feeling that this isn't a good idea, not only 'cause of the money side, since I think there might be an audit problem.

Still, all things considered, I'll wander down and do the local CoP bit tomorrow...
Simply can't resist, although I suspec I should.

As for the rest...

Am married: sleeping on the couch isn't all that bad if you start with her there...

 

[Leatherneck]

since I think there might be an audit problem.

Uh, what's up with that Dude? All you have to do is keep a bound book in the format prescribed by the BATMen, and you'll not have to fear an audit. Audits can happen, but rarely do, I believe.

I'll be buying for myself, not reselling

That's very important to keep in mind; a C&R FFL is not a permit to do business, except incidental to improving your collection. Easy way to get busted if you were to start dealing with a C&R.

TC
TFL Survivor