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Title: Brick and mortar Gun dealer snobbery toward FFL03
Post by: WCG on June 20, 2015, 03:17:29 PM
Well, I experienced it. It wasn't pretty.  :o

A major local dealer, "I don't have any use for C&R items, I have a real license."

Well, la di da.  I didn't say it, but guess what... That door kind of goes both ways. I have real money and it just went out the door forever.

Everyone in the C&R community has been a lot more fun than the "real" gun nuts of today, in my opinion. I am proud to be exclusively a C&R nut from now on.  ;D

Is there any kind of organization of C & R people?
Title: Re: Brick and mortar Gun dealer snobbery toward FFL03
Post by: jameslovesjammie on June 20, 2015, 05:31:57 PM
Must be a local thing.  Some of us at our store are just as excited (maybe a little more) about C&R guns than new production.
Title: Re: Brick and mortar Gun dealer snobbery toward FFL03
Post by: Stuart on June 20, 2015, 05:51:33 PM
Love C&R stuff..
only thing I have had to do is you actually have to call ATF to verify a C&R license . wont do it on the EZ Check.
Title: Re: Brick and mortar Gun dealer snobbery toward FFL03
Post by: spareparts on June 20, 2015, 09:35:45 PM
My interest in new, off the shelf handguns is virtually nil.  Except Ruger revolvers.  Can't have enough of those.  My P64 an P83 are definitely sparking a huge interest in me of old combloc handguns.  Feel like a  pokemon cartoon, "gotta catch 'em all!"
Title: Re: Brick and mortar Gun dealer snobbery toward FFL03
Post by: czharry on June 21, 2015, 02:34:11 PM
I remember some vendor (can't recall the name), advertising in Shotgun News. Had some nice C&R type firearms too. The ad stated he does not honor C&R licenses and considers the holders as FFL Wannabes, will not sell to them.
What a jerk.
Title: Re: Brick and mortar Gun dealer snobbery toward FFL03
Post by: eastman on June 21, 2015, 03:45:39 PM
The local Cabela's was reluctant to deal with the C&R when I bought my CZ50, but they did it. I think now they understand that if I can't buy the C&R applicable items under the license (and not having to return in 72 hours under DPRI law to pick it up), it is staying in the case and the money is staying in my pocket.
Title: Re: Brick and mortar Gun dealer snobbery toward FFL03
Post by: WCG on June 21, 2015, 05:12:49 PM
C&R folks I have dealt with have brought back the fun and the history and the lore. I walk into local gun stores and I just don't get any of that.
Title: Re: Brick and mortar Gun dealer snobbery toward FFL03
Post by: il.bill on June 22, 2015, 12:43:08 AM
...

A major local dealer, "I don't have any use for C&R items, I have a real license."

...

Don't be shy - name names!  Let interested folks know just who that 'major local dealer' is!


Is there any kind of organization of C & R people?

Search the Google for "CRUFFLER"
Title: Re: Brick and mortar Gun dealer snobbery toward FFL03
Post by: lklawson on June 22, 2015, 03:07:43 PM
Well, I experienced it. It wasn't pretty.  :o

A major local dealer, "I don't have any use for C&R items, I have a real license."
Of course he doesn't.  He loses money because you get it shipped to your home or you skip the FFL Transfer Fee, which is money in his pocket.

Peace favor your sword,
Kirk
Title: Re: Brick and mortar Gun dealer snobbery toward FFL03
Post by: WCG on June 23, 2015, 10:08:46 PM
Well, I experienced it. It wasn't pretty.  :o

A major local dealer, "I don't have any use for C&R items, I have a real license."
Of course he doesn't.  He loses money because you get it shipped to your home or you skip the FFL Transfer Fee, which is money in his pocket.

Peace favor your sword,
Kirk

There was an old couple in line ahead of me to whom he was giving transfer fee advice to for a weapon that most probably was C & R eligible. It was very old looking, maybe ww1 era. If I was more knowledgable I would have examined it a little closer.
Title: Re: Brick and mortar Gun dealer snobbery toward FFL03
Post by: BillyBones on August 06, 2015, 04:50:10 PM
Gunboards is where a lot of us C&R's hang out, Cruffler.com hasn't been updated in years but is still online.
Swiss rifles is a great resource as well as 7.62.net, you"ll have to search as I can't provide the URLS right now.

Title: Re: Brick and mortar Gun dealer snobbery toward FFL03
Post by: OldManMontgomery on August 08, 2015, 03:57:45 PM
I've bought one 'new' gun in the past several years.  I decided a new Ruger .22 long rifle auto pistol (the .22/45 polymer frame with aluminum upper) looked like it wanted to come home with me.  New guns bore me silly.

I have purchased a number of 'old' (no longer current production) pistols in the last ten years.  Mostly 'Art Deco' period .32 ACP or 7.65mm pistols.  I also have a deep appreciation for 'real' Smith & Wesson revolvers and Government Model/1911(a1) pistols without the Divinely cursed firing pin safety abomination.  And Ruger three screw single actions and the 'Six' series of revolvers. 

When I go into a new (to me) gun shop, I ask the location of the used or 'old' gun section.  If they tell me they only have 'new' guns, I smile sweetly (a relative term if one knows my appearance) and say, "Well, that leaves me out, then; thanks anyway."  and depart.  All the places that know me usually point me to any new 'old' acquisitions. 

There's a local place with a salesman who doesn't even speak, he just opens the case and pulls out what he expects me to like.  He's usually right. 

So far, I haven't invested in a C & R license, so I haven't had any dealings on that basis.  I do have a signed copy of a local FFL dealer who likes me.  Finding something out of state is not a serious difficulty.  Being an old man and be able to fake 'respectability' has value.
Title: Re: Brick and mortar Gun dealer snobbery toward FFL03
Post by: MP2 Guy on August 08, 2015, 10:33:47 PM
...

A major local dealer, "I don't have any use for C&R items, I have a real license."

...

Don't be shy - name names!  Let interested folks know just who that 'major local dealer' is!.0





Is there any kind of organization of C & R people?

Search the Google for "CRUFFLER"
Yes please name names...

The $30 spent to get my C & R (FFL03) was one the best $30 I have ever spent.
Title: Re: Brick and mortar Gun dealer snobbery toward FFL03
Post by: eastman on August 09, 2015, 03:29:44 PM
Another point - if you have your C&R FFL on file with Brownell's, they have discounts on most of the items they stock (EOTech Holographic sights are one of the exceptions). I've probably saved the $30 just on the Brownell's discount.
Title: Re: Brick and mortar Gun dealer snobbery toward FFL03
Post by: bluedog46 on August 09, 2015, 03:43:28 PM
Sounds pretty bleep rude to me. I dont own any C&R pieces nor have the license, but I have shot some of them and they are pretty cool.
Title: Re: Brick and mortar Gun dealer snobbery toward FFL03
Post by: rt66paul on December 10, 2015, 12:13:26 PM
A lot of snobbery with Ca residents. Ca residents can buy C&R firearms over the counter in other states - we must DROS handguns within 10 days of bringing them into Ca. A FFL03 license really helps living in Ca.
Title: Re: Brick and mortar Gun dealer snobbery toward FFL03
Post by: eastman on December 10, 2015, 10:06:35 PM
A lot of snobbery with Ca residents. Ca residents can buy C&R firearms over the counter in other states - we must DROS handguns within 10 days of bringing them into Ca. A FFL03 license really helps living in Ca.

It is also very helpful here in the DPRI. Helps me spend lots of my money.
Title: Re: Brick and mortar Gun dealer snobbery toward FFL03
Post by: slowhand47 on December 26, 2015, 10:13:59 PM
All .gov hassles aside it would be profitable for any "Seller" to have a C&R 03FFL Collector bid on his/her item. I would like a way to block the sellers who do not accept 03 licenses and save time considering it; I sent a suggestion to GBR about adding a line to the Item Description concerning 03FFL acceptance. No reply yet
Title: Re: Brick and mortar Gun dealer snobbery toward FFL03
Post by: JKale2923 on January 07, 2016, 03:37:14 PM
There are rumors of C&Rs buying guns like SKS's in volume and selling them as "private sales" at gun shows. A lot of FFLs do not appreciate that and some claim it has given Obama an excuse for some of his Executive Orders.

I personally was interested in a CZ-82 on GunBroker.com but the seller will not return my messages when I ask if he would ship to a C&R. His loss!
Title: Re: Brick and mortar Gun dealer snobbery toward FFL03
Post by: bluedog46 on January 07, 2016, 07:13:01 PM
I have heard of ffls doing just that and its supposed to be violation of the law. its one thing to sell a couple you want but some people are abusing the system. Not like it does not happen other ways though mostly by democrat constituents.
Title: Re: Brick and mortar Gun dealer snobbery toward FFL03
Post by: lklawson on January 13, 2016, 12:58:15 PM
There are rumors of C&Rs buying guns like SKS's in volume and selling them as "private sales" at gun shows. A lot of FFLs do not appreciate that and some claim it has given Obama an excuse for some of his Executive Orders.
This is illegal and has been since, ims, the '68 Act.  It's clearly "the business of selling firearms" and would require a standard FFL.  If the FFL's are concerned that this is happening, they should have a quiet chat with the C&R fella to remind him that doing so is risking prison, huge fines, and loss of rights.  If he continues, then report him & let the BATFE do their job.

Peace favor your sword,
Kirk
Title: Re: Brick and mortar Gun dealer snobbery toward FFL03
Post by: bluedog46 on January 14, 2016, 11:18:23 AM
There are rumors of C&Rs buying guns like SKS's in volume and selling them as "private sales" at gun shows. A lot of FFLs do not appreciate that and some claim it has given Obama an excuse for some of his Executive Orders.
This is illegal and has been since, ims, the '68 Act.  It's clearly "the business of selling firearms" and would require a standard FFL.  If the FFL's are concerned that this is happening, they should have a quiet chat with the C&R fella to remind him that doing so is risking prison, huge fines, and loss of rights.  If he continues, then report him & let the BATFE do their job.

Peace favor your sword,
Kirk

Lots of people do that and its wrong. Now someone buys 5 sks and picks the pick of the litter, that does not seem like a big deal to me. Someone buys 100 a year and does that they are clearly in the business. I personally think people should be able to do what they chose with their property, but believe in following the laws.
Title: Re: Brick and mortar Gun dealer snobbery toward FFL03
Post by: lklawson on January 15, 2016, 03:28:21 PM
Now someone buys 5 sks and picks the pick of the litter, that does not seem like a big deal to me.
According to the BATF, that's perfectly legal and is "enhancing" your collection.

https://www.atf.gov/file/100871/download (https://www.atf.gov/file/100871/download)

Start on pp 7 for the examples and pay particular attention to example #4, "David."

Peace favor your sword,
Kirk
Title: Re: Brick and mortar Gun dealer snobbery toward FFL03
Post by: shaneb1 on January 17, 2016, 08:21:05 PM
i think it depends on where you live. I live up north and definitely rude. Down south seem much more relaxed.
Title: Re: Brick and mortar Gun dealer snobbery toward FFL03
Post by: Triplanetary on July 14, 2017, 06:40:24 PM
You would think that honoring any valid FFL licence that applies should be a condition of holding an FFL to begin with.  Legal should be legal, one would think. Also someone would grub for an extra 30 dollars when presented with a legal license is morally ambiguous.  Most legal gunfolk tend not to be ethically challenged, look at all the hoops we jump through to begin with.