Got my C&R - Dealers want my photo id?

[MartinBrody]

I just got my C&R and am in the process of sending out my license and some dealers want a copy of my photo id. Anyone know why this is? If they can only send to the mailing address on the license for what purpose would they need my id?

 

[Oohrah]

Maybe they want to make sure your face matches the age you
wrote down:banghead:

 

[DougW]

Never heard that one before.

 

[strat81]

Seems odd they'd want photo ID for a transaction that is not face to face. IIRC, I did not need photo ID to apply for a C&R FFL.

 

[Bruce333]

Which ones asked for photo ID? I've never had to send a copy of mine anywhere...

 

[cbsbyte]

Yes, I have gotten this request before by some online dealers. Out of habit I send them a copy of my LTC since we must licensed in Mass to buy ammo etc.

 

[MartinBrody]

bru333, according to their websites AIM Surplus & Century Arms want a copy of your id.

 

[Car Knocker]

for what purpose would they need my id?

Ask them?

 

[Bruce333]

Century (they took forever to acknowledge my C&R copy), and Aim only need a photo ID from non-FFL holders, if you send them your C&R thats proof enough.

I've ordered guns and ammo from Aim and haven't ever sent them my ID just a copy of my C&R. Notice the ID requirement is in the "ammo purchase requirements" section, and they only require ID if you're not an FFL holder.

 

[MartinBrody]

Thanks Bru333, I am just sending out my C&R FFL with a note asking them to file it so I can order from them in the future. I will cross the photo id path when I get to it.