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Here's the ATF C&R FAQ
Here is a summary of questions that I have seen fairly often:
Can you be in the business of buying/selling firearms with a C&R?
-No. A C&R is not a dealer license
What constitutes C&R?
-Curio: A firearm specifically listed as a curio, regardless of age
-Relic: Any firearm manufactured at least 50 years ago
-Has to be in original condition
When does a C&R firearm have to be entered into your "bound book?"
-Any C&R firearm acquired while the C&R license is valid, whether or not the C&R firearm was acquired using the C&R license, 4473, or private transaction (18 U.S.C 27 CFR 478.125(f))
-When selling any C&R firearm from your collection while your license is valid, regardless of when it was added to your collection. This includes firearms that were not C&R when you originally received them, but became C&R while licensed (18 U.S.C 27 CFR 478.125(g))
Where is a C&R license allowed to be used?
-Anywhere. A licensed dealer is only allowed to conduct business in certain locations, generally the premises listed on the license and gun shows. A licensed collector does not have the same restrictions. (18 USC 923(j))
Can a C&R handgun be shipped via USPS by a C&R holder?
-No. USPS for handguns is restricted to dealers (Domestic Mail Manual, Pub 52(432.2, 432.23)). Antique handguns as defined by postal regulations can be mailed by C&R holders (although they are not firearms by federal firearm law)
When can the ATF inspect your records/firearms?
-With a warrant: any time. Without a warrant: up to one every 12 months by appointment. Can be at the address on you C&R license, or at an ATF field office at the license holders request. (27 CFR 178.23)
OREGON SPECIFIC
Can a C&R holder perform private sales/purchases at a gunshow in Oregon?
-Yes. But they still have to follow the private sales background check requirement. The only exception for gun shows is for licensed DEALERS. (ORS 166.438 - ORS 166.412)
Here is a summary of questions that I have seen fairly often:
Can you be in the business of buying/selling firearms with a C&R?
-No. A C&R is not a dealer license
What constitutes C&R?
-Curio: A firearm specifically listed as a curio, regardless of age
-Relic: Any firearm manufactured at least 50 years ago
-Has to be in original condition
When does a C&R firearm have to be entered into your "bound book?"
-Any C&R firearm acquired while the C&R license is valid, whether or not the C&R firearm was acquired using the C&R license, 4473, or private transaction (18 U.S.C 27 CFR 478.125(f))
-When selling any C&R firearm from your collection while your license is valid, regardless of when it was added to your collection. This includes firearms that were not C&R when you originally received them, but became C&R while licensed (18 U.S.C 27 CFR 478.125(g))
Where is a C&R license allowed to be used?
-Anywhere. A licensed dealer is only allowed to conduct business in certain locations, generally the premises listed on the license and gun shows. A licensed collector does not have the same restrictions. (18 USC 923(j))
Can a C&R handgun be shipped via USPS by a C&R holder?
-No. USPS for handguns is restricted to dealers (Domestic Mail Manual, Pub 52(432.2, 432.23)). Antique handguns as defined by postal regulations can be mailed by C&R holders (although they are not firearms by federal firearm law)
When can the ATF inspect your records/firearms?
-With a warrant: any time. Without a warrant: up to one every 12 months by appointment. Can be at the address on you C&R license, or at an ATF field office at the license holders request. (27 CFR 178.23)
OREGON SPECIFIC
Can a C&R holder perform private sales/purchases at a gunshow in Oregon?
-Yes. But they still have to follow the private sales background check requirement. The only exception for gun shows is for licensed DEALERS. (ORS 166.438 - ORS 166.412)
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