Re: Is a C&R license more trouble than it\'s worth?
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Ken
From the FAQ section of the ATF Online site:
G. COLLECTORS
[G1] Is there a specific license which permits a collector to acquire firearms in interstate commerce?
Yes. The person may obtain a collector's license; however, this license applies only to transactions in curio or relic firearms. [27 CFR 178.41( c), (d), 178.50( b) and 178.93]
[G2] Does a collector's license afford any privileges to the licensee with respect to acquiring or disposing of firearms other than curios or relics in interstate or foreign commerce?
No. A licensed collector has the same status under the GCA as a nonlicensee except for transactions in curio or relic firearms. [27 CFR 178.93]
[G3] Does a license as a collector of curio or relic firearms authorize the collector to engage in the business of dealing in curios or relics?
No. A dealer's license must be obtained to engage in the business of dealing in any firearms, including curios or relics. A collector's license only enables the collector to obtain curio and relic firearms interstate. [18 U. S. C. 922( a) and 923( a)( 1), 27 CFR 178.41]
[G4] Since a licensed firearms dealer may legally receive firearms interstate, including curios or relics, is there any reason why a dealer would need both a dealer's license and collector's license?
No. [27 CFR 178.50( b)]
[G5] Are licensed collectors required to execute ATF Form 4473 for transactions in curio or relic firearms?
No. Licensed collectors are only required to keep a "bound book" record. [27 CFR 178.125( f)]
[G6] Are licensed collectors' transfers of curio or relic firearms subject to the Brady law, including the provision for making background checks on transferees?
No, but it is unlawful to transfer a firearm to any person knowing or having reasonable cause to believe that such person is a felon or is within any other category of person prohibited from receiving or possessing firearms. (See also Questions P13 and P14.) [18 U. S. C. 922( d), 27 CFR 178.32( d)]
[G7] Are licensed collectors required to comply with the requirements that written notification be given to handgun transferees and signs be posted on juvenile handgun possession?
The requirement that written notification concerning juvenile handgun possession be given by licensees to a nonlicensee to whom a handgun is delivered applies to curio or relic handguns transferred by licensed collectors. However, the sign posting requirement does not apply to licensed collectors. In the case of collectors, a requirement to post signs at the licensed premises would serve no purpose because the premises is not a business premises open to the public and licensed collectors may lawfully dispose of curio or relic handguns away from their licensed premises. [18 U. S. C. 922( x), 27 CFR 178.103]
[G8] Are licensed collectors required to turn in their acquisition/ disposition records to ATF if their collector's license is not renewed or they discontinue their collecting activity?
No. The GCA requires the delivery of required records to the Government within 30 days after a firearms "business" is discontinued. A license as a collector of curios or relics does not authorize any business with respect to firearms. This is in contrast to firearms importers, manufacturers, and dealers who are licensed to engage in a firearms business. Therefore, the records required to be kept by licensed collectors under the law and regulations are not business records and are not required to be turned in to ATF when collector's licenses are not renewed or collecting activity under such licenses is discontinued.[18 U. S. C. 923( g)( 4), 27 CFR 178.127]
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Helpful Websites:
This is the ATF's main webpage, which includes information about the Curio & Relic license, the "current" Curio & Relic list, and other pertinent information.
ATF online main page
This is the National Licensing Center's main webpage, which gives information about the services provided by the NLC, included here is an email address that may prove very helpful in contacting the NLC in regard to one's license status.
Naitonal Licensing Center main page
If you need to email the NLC to check the status of your licensure, try this:
nlc@atf.gov
At this link one may order the appropriate forms to apply for the C&R license:
F 5310.16 (F7CR) - Application for License (Collector of Curios and Relics) Under 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44, Firearms
One will also need:
F 5330.20 - Certificate of Compliance With 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(5)(B)
And, if one is needing to amend their license due to relocation of other factors, this form may be ordered as well:
F 5300.38 - Application For An Amended Federal Firearms License Under 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44, Firearms
ATF Form Distribution Center
PLEASE NOTE: The forms F 5330.20 - Certificate of Compliance, and F 5300.38 - Application For An Amended Federal Firearms License can be downloaded from the ATF Online site, in the Forms section.