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If you’re an avid gun collector whose interests lie in older firearms, 50 years or older, there is a special type of federal firearms license that may be right for you. It’s known as the Collectors of Curios and Relics Firearms License - (C&R) FFL, also known as a type 3 license. The exact definition of these firearms is listed in 27 CFR 478.11, subpart B, and typically include most old military rifles such as those from WW1, and WW2.

One very important thing to note is that this is a collector license for specific firearms and not a dealer license. As such, you’re allowed to purchase firearms, not sell them as a dealer. You are however allowed to occasionally sell these firearms in the interest of your collection. For instance, if you’re looking to upgrade a gun in your current collection, you may sell the one you have.

The main advantage of having a C&R license is that it allows you to purchase firearms directly from a dealer. You’ll be able to order

from a catalog or online, and have it delivered directly to you without having it shipped to a dealer first. The benefit of this is that by eliminating this extra step you’ll typically pay less for your firearms.

Another added bonus of a C&R license is that it’s both the easiest to obtain and cheapest of any of the FFL licenses. The fee for a C&R license is $30.00, and is good for three years.

To get your C&R license you need to fill out 2 forms; ATF F 7FR (5310.16), and ATF form 5330.20. Both of these are available online at the ATF website. Once you’ve obtained the forms you’ll need to fill out 2 copies of 7FR. The first one is sent in with your payment of $30.00 to the BATF. The second one is sent to your local Chief Law Enforcement Officer. This will probably be your town’s chief of police, or the head of your local sheriffs department. If you’re unsure which one it is, call them and ask. The second for you need to fill out, AFT form 5330.20. This is the alien compliance form which basically establishes your residency.

Since a C&R license is geared towards collectors, there is very little paperwork involved. You’re only required to keep what’s known as a Bound Book. This is just a log of purchases and sales that you make after you’ve obtained your license. There are no background checks required if you sell a firearm, and you don’t have to fill out form 4473.

Finally, if in doubt, the ATF has a wealth of information listed on their website. They list the types of firearms that are covered by a C&R license, the detailed requirements for obtaining a license, and information about inspections that you may be subject to. As you can see the C&R FFL is geared specifically towards collectors, and has been designed to be relatively easy to obtain. So if you’re looking for a license to collect older firearms and ones that are specifically listed as being curios and relics, this is the license for you.

If you’re an avid gun collector whose interests lie in older firearms, 50 years or older, there is a special type of federal firearms license that may be right for you. It’s known as the Collectors of Curios and Relics Firearms License - (C&R) FFL, also known as a type 3 license. The exact definition of these firearms is listed in 27 CFR 478.11, subpart B, and typically include most old military rifles such as those from WW1, and WW2.

One very important thing to note is that this is a collector license for specific firearms and not a dealer license. As such, you’re allowed to purchase firearms, not sell them as a dealer. You are however allowed to occasionally sell these firearms in the interest of your collection. For instance, if you’re looking to upgrade a gun in your current collection, you may sell the one you have.

The main advantage of having a C&R license is that it allows you to purchase firearms directly from a dealer. You’ll be able to order

from a catalog or online, and have it delivered directly to you without having it shipped to a dealer first. The benefit of this is that by eliminating this extra step you’ll typically pay less for your firearms.

Another added bonus of a C&R license is that it’s both the easiest to obtain and cheapest of any of the FFL licenses. The fee for a C&R license is $30.00, and is good for three years.

To get your C&R license you need to fill out 2 forms; ATF F 7FR (5310.16), and ATF form 5330.20. Both of these are available online at the ATF website. Once you’ve obtained the forms you’ll need to fill out 2 copies of 7FR. The first one is sent in with your payment of $30.00 to the BATF. The second one is sent to your local Chief Law Enforcement Officer. This will probably be your town’s chief of police, or the head of your local sheriffs department. If you’re unsure which one it is, call them and ask. The second for you need to fill out, AFT form 5330.20. This is the alien compliance form which basically establishes your residency.

Since a C&R license is geared towards collectors, there is very little paperwork involved. You’re only required to keep what’s known as a Bound Book. This is just a log of purchases and sales that you make after you’ve obtained your license. There are no background checks required if you sell a firearm, and you don’t have to fill out form 4473.

Finally, if in doubt, the ATF has a wealth of information listed on their website. They list the types of firearms that are covered by a C&R license, the detailed requirements for obtaining a license, and information about inspections that you may be subject to. As you can see the C&R FFL is geared specifically towards collectors, and has been designed to be relatively easy to obtain. So if you’re looking for a license to collect older firearms and ones that are specifically listed as being curios and relics, this is the license for you.

If you’re an avid gun collector whose interests lie in older firearms, 50 years or older, there is a special type of federal firearms license that may be right for you. It’s known as the Collectors of Curios and Relics Firearms License - (C&R) FFL, also known as a type 3 license. The exact definition of these firearms is listed in 27 CFR 478.11, subpart B, and typically include most old military rifles such as those from WW1, and WW2.

One very important thing to note is that this is a collector license for specific firearms and not a dealer license. As such, you’re allowed to purchase firearms, not sell them as a dealer. You are however allowed to occasionally sell these firearms in the interest of your collection. For instance, if you’re looking to upgrade a gun in your current collection, you may sell the one you have.

The main advantage of having a C&R license is that it allows you to purchase firearms directly from a dealer. You’ll be able to order

from a catalog or online, and have it delivered directly to you without having it shipped to a dealer first. The benefit of this is that by eliminating this extra step you’ll typically pay less for your firearms.

Another added bonus of a C&R license is that it’s both the easiest to obtain and cheapest of any of the FFL licenses. The fee for a C&R license is $30.00, and is good for three years.

To get your C&R license you need to fill out 2 forms; ATF F 7FR (5310.16), and ATF form 5330.20. Both of these are available online at the ATF website. Once you’ve obtained the forms you’ll need to fill out 2 copies of 7FR. The first one is sent in with your payment of $30.00 to the BATF. The second one is sent to your local Chief Law Enforcement Officer. This will probably be your town’s chief of police, or the head of your local sheriffs department. If you’re unsure which one it is, call them and ask. The second for you need to fill out, AFT form 5330.20. This is the alien compliance form which basically establishes your residency.

Since a C&R license is geared towards collectors, there is very little paperwork involved. You’re only required to keep what’s known as a Bound Book. This is just a log of purchases and sales that you make after you’ve obtained your license. There are no background checks required if you sell a firearm, and you don’t have to fill out form 4473.

Finally, if in doubt, the ATF has a wealth of information listed on their website. They list the types of firearms that are covered by a C&R license, the detailed requirements for obtaining a license, and information about inspections that you may be subject to. As you can see the C&R FFL is geared specifically towards collectors, and has been designed to be relatively easy to obtain. So if you’re looking for a license to collect older firearms and ones that are specifically listed as being curios and relics, this is the license for you.

If you’re an avid gun collector whose interests lie in older firearms, 50 years or older, there is a special type of federal firearms license that may be right for you. It’s known as the Collectors of Curios and Relics Firearms License - (C&R) FFL, also known as a type 3 license. The exact definition of these firearms is listed in 27 CFR 478.11, subpart B, and typically include most old military rifles such as those from WW1, and WW2.

One very important thing to note is that this is a collector license for specific firearms and not a dealer license. As such, you’re allowed to purchase firearms, not sell them as a dealer. You are however allowed to occasionally sell these firearms in the interest of your collection. For instance, if you’re looking to upgrade a gun in your current collection, you may sell the one you have.

The main advantage of having a C&R license is that it allows you to purchase firearms directly from a dealer. You’ll be able to order

from a catalog or online, and have it delivered directly to you without having it shipped to a dealer first. The benefit of this is that by eliminating this extra step you’ll typically pay less for your firearms.

Another added bonus of a C&R license is that it’s both the easiest to obtain and cheapest of any of the FFL licenses. The fee for a C&R license is $30.00, and is good for three years.

To get your C&R license you need to fill out 2 forms; ATF F 7FR (5310.16), and ATF form 5330.20. Both of these are available online at the ATF website. Once you’ve obtained the forms you’ll need to fill out 2 copies of 7FR. The first one is sent in with your payment of $30.00 to the BATF. The second one is sent to your local Chief Law Enforcement Officer. This will probably be your town’s chief of police, or the head of your local sheriffs department. If you’re unsure which one it is, call them and ask. The second for you need to fill out, AFT form 5330.20. This is the alien compliance form which basically establishes your residency.

Since a C&R license is geared towards collectors, there is very little paperwork involved. You’re only required to keep what’s known as a Bound Book. This is just a log of purchases and sales that you make after you’ve obtained your license. There are no background checks required if you sell a firearm, and you don’t have to fill out form 4473.

Finally, if in doubt, the ATF has a wealth of information listed on their website. They list the types of firearms that are covered by a C&R license, the detailed requirements for obtaining a license, and information about inspections that you may be subject to. As you can see the C&R FFL is geared specifically towards collectors, and has been designed to be relatively easy to obtain. So if you’re looking for a license to collect older firearms and ones that are specifically listed as being curios and relics, this is the license for you.