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What is a C&R License?
A Curio and Relic (C&R) license is a license issued to collectors of historic firearms that allows them to purchase certain firearms from vendors and have the firearms shipped directly to their home or business, rather than having to go through a FFL. The ATF maintains a master list of all firearms that are classified as "Curios and Relics", which can be found here, and most vendors will advertise if a particular firearm is C&R eligible.
A C&R license is different from a Federal Firearms License (FFL) in that a C&R license does NOT permit the holder of the license to engage in any sort of business. The purpose of the C&R license is solely to facilitate a personal collection; if you will routinely profit financially through the use of your C&R license, it is likely that you are abusing it and potentially violating federal law.
It is, however, perfectly legal to sell C&R firearms that you have purchased and make a profit. A collector may add and remove items from their collection at will, as long as detailed records are kept of the transactions and it does not become readily apparent that the buying and selling of firearms is a substantial source of income. In short, if you bought a surplus rifle for $100 several years ago, and sold it for $300 last month, you have not violated federal law. However, if you routinely purchase surplus rifles by the crate and re-sell them locally, you are almost certainly breaking federal law.
There are a number of guidelines that must be followed if you become a C&R license holder. Consult the ATF's website for detailed information.
A C&R license is different from a Federal Firearms License (FFL) in that a C&R license does NOT permit the holder of the license to engage in any sort of business. The purpose of the C&R license is solely to facilitate a personal collection; if you will routinely profit financially through the use of your C&R license, it is likely that you are abusing it and potentially violating federal law.
It is, however, perfectly legal to sell C&R firearms that you have purchased and make a profit. A collector may add and remove items from their collection at will, as long as detailed records are kept of the transactions and it does not become readily apparent that the buying and selling of firearms is a substantial source of income. In short, if you bought a surplus rifle for $100 several years ago, and sold it for $300 last month, you have not violated federal law. However, if you routinely purchase surplus rifles by the crate and re-sell them locally, you are almost certainly breaking federal law.
There are a number of guidelines that must be followed if you become a C&R license holder. Consult the ATF's website for detailed information.
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