I just signed up for trade discounts from MidwayUSA and Brownells, which should more than pay for the 30 dollar cost of the C&R FFL. Even though having a type 3 FFL increases your risk of a government anal probing, I think it’s well worth it for the discount, and being able to order C&R eligible firearms direct, at lower prices than you’d get from your corner gun store.
It’s one of the few beneficial upsides to these crappy laws: the C&R is a useful signaling mechanism to retailers that you take your hobby and sport seriously, and are likely to be a frequent customer. I certainly will start patronizing Midway and Brownells more than I have in the past, so it’s a good deal for all parties, I think.
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August 1st, 2007 at 8:29 am
Is there any place that describes the different FFLs in a nice understandable language? And what does C&R mean?
August 1st, 2007 at 9:58 am
I believe it means Curio & Relic.
August 9th, 2007 at 10:01 am
[...] C&R license just paid for itself 3 times over last night. With his dealer discount, he just saved me about $87 on an order of ammo, eyes and ears for a class we’re taking [...]
August 10th, 2007 at 8:20 pm
Here’s a good reference site for getting your C&R license.
http://www.surplusrifle.com/shooting2005/howtogetyourcurionrelicffl03/index.asp