c & r question

lagavulin62 · February 9, 2009, 08:07 PM

since I'm waiting on my license got a question about delivery. I know if you are not home they usually will re-attempt delivery. but is it possible for the license holder to have them hold for pu? I know any adult can sign for a delivery as long as they are at the licensee address but wondering if the licensee can pu at say UPS if he can't be home during delivery? thanks all.

DaveBeal · February 9, 2009, 08:23 PM

Since I'm also waiting for my C&R license to arrive, I'm far from an expert. But my understanding is that while an Type 01 FFL licensee can buy and sell firearms only at his place of business, a C&R holder can acquire and dispose of firearms anywhere, because as a collector he has no place of business.

jsmaye · February 10, 2009, 08:29 AM

As I understand it, it's not a matter of a place of business - it's a place of collection. I left "Place of Business" blank on my 03 FFL application and it was returned with a sticky note explaining this.

joe58 · February 10, 2009, 01:04 PM

Yes you can pu at ups

carguychris · February 10, 2009, 02:34 PM

The basic answer is yeas.

Slightly longer answer: if a UPS package says "Adult Signature Required", the driver will normally try to drop it off at a neighbor's house. If that doesn't work, he or she will leave a sticky note on your door with a delivery tracking number. If you log into the UPS website and input this number, it will let you select a number of options for the next delivery attempt, including diverting it to another address or holding it for pickup at a UPS shipment center.

The only catch is that you have to log in and make another choice by a certain time each day (7 PM in my area). If you miss the cutoff, your choice won't take effect the next day, but rather the day after.

VaFisher · February 11, 2009, 09:19 AM

It's very simple to call UPS or FedEx and them hold any item being shipped to you.
USPS is a different story, they will leave at the post office after the first atempt here but may be differeent other places. You can call the usps and to have it held at the USPS but it doesnt work 100% of the time.

lagavulin62 · February 17, 2009, 08:17 PM

I've been off these pages for a few days so missed everyone's responses. thanks for all who gave input. good news today as my license arrived in the mail. total turnaround was 2 days shy of 4 weeks. can't wait to order my first c&r.

February 9, 2009, 08:07 PM	#1
lagavulin62 Senior Member Join Date: June 19, 2008 Location: Montgomery, Texas Posts: 222	c & r question since I'm waiting on my license got a question about delivery. I know if you are not home they usually will re-attempt delivery. but is it possible for the license holder to have them hold for pu? I know any adult can sign for a delivery as long as they are at the licensee address but wondering if the licensee can pu at say UPS if he can't be home during delivery? thanks all.

February 9, 2009, 08:23 PM	#2
DaveBeal Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 158	Since I'm also waiting for my C&R license to arrive, I'm far from an expert. But my understanding is that while an Type 01 FFL licensee can buy and sell firearms only at his place of business, a C&R holder can acquire and dispose of firearms anywhere, because as a collector he has no place of business. __________________ America has plenty of problems. Don't be a single-issue voter.

February 10, 2009, 01:04 PM	#4
joe58 Junior Member Join Date: February 1, 2009 Location: Ma. Posts: 13	C&R Yes you can pu at ups

February 10, 2009, 02:34 PM	#5
carguychris Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2007 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 7,523	The basic answer is yeas. Slightly longer answer: if a UPS package says "Adult Signature Required", the driver will normally try to drop it off at a neighbor's house. If that doesn't work, he or she will leave a sticky note on your door with a delivery tracking number. If you log into the UPS website and input this number, it will let you select a number of options for the next delivery attempt, including diverting it to another address or holding it for pickup at a UPS shipment center. The only catch is that you have to log in and make another choice by a certain time each day (7 PM in my area). If you miss the cutoff, your choice won't take effect the next day, but rather the day after. __________________ "Smokey, this is not 'Nam. This is bowling. There are rules... MARK IT ZERO!!" - Walter Sobchak

February 10, 2009, 08:29 AM	#3
jsmaye Senior Member Join Date: July 18, 2008 Location: Amarillo, Tx Posts: 616	As I understand it, it's not a matter of a place of business - it's a place of collection. I left "Place of Business" blank on my 03 FFL application and it was returned with a sticky note explaining this.

February 11, 2009, 09:19 AM	#6
VaFisher Senior Member Join Date: January 24, 2006 Posts: 596	It's very simple to call UPS or FedEx and them hold any item being shipped to you. USPS is a different story, they will leave at the post office after the first atempt here but may be differeent other places. You can call the usps and to have it held at the USPS but it doesnt work 100% of the time.

February 17, 2009, 08:17 PM	#7
lagavulin62 Senior Member Join Date: June 19, 2008 Location: Montgomery, Texas Posts: 222	I've been off these pages for a few days so missed everyone's responses. thanks for all who gave input. good news today as my license arrived in the mail. total turnaround was 2 days shy of 4 weeks. can't wait to order my first c&r.