C&R license question

Once Fired · June 7, 2012, 03:35 PM

Is there any advantage to already possessing an FFL Type 3 C&R license when applying for a different FFL license type in the future?

I would like to buy for myself at this point. Given that I expect in a year or so I would be ready, I hope to transition from reloading as a hobby to manufacturing ammo as a business.

What I have right now is a desire to collect, as well as benefit from some slightly better dealer pricing on ammo, components, etc.

However, if there is an advantage of getting a different class of FFL license down the road more easily because I have the C&R, that would make the C&R all the more worthwhile. Has anyone done this previously, or have knowledge of the portability of the records across license types?

Finally, I am also trying to understand the the FFL license requirements when operating from home. I am looking into the zoning requirements for my area, as that seems to be the least clear element of the process. Any pointers there?

ZAG

I posted a similar question in a different thread, unintentionally highjacking the thread. My apologies. I put it here in its own spot instead.

Mods - please feel free to nuke the other post.

tahunua001 · June 7, 2012, 08:02 PM

from what I understand, it is a lot easier to apply for a C&R FFL than some of the other types of FFL, it is also easier to modify an FFL than to get a new one so getting a C&R is a good foot in the door if you plan on eventually opening a gun store. but that's just hearsay on my part, it could be completely wrong.

June 7, 2012, 03:35 PM	#1
Once Fired Member Join Date: October 26, 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 62	C&R license question Is there any advantage to already possessing an FFL Type 3 C&R license when applying for a different FFL license type in the future? I would like to buy for myself at this point. Given that I expect in a year or so I would be ready, I hope to transition from reloading as a hobby to manufacturing ammo as a business. What I have right now is a desire to collect, as well as benefit from some slightly better dealer pricing on ammo, components, etc. However, if there is an advantage of getting a different class of FFL license down the road more easily because I have the C&R, that would make the C&R all the more worthwhile. Has anyone done this previously, or have knowledge of the portability of the records across license types? Finally, I am also trying to understand the the FFL license requirements when operating from home. I am looking into the zoning requirements for my area, as that seems to be the least clear element of the process. Any pointers there? ZAG I posted a similar question in a different thread, unintentionally highjacking the thread. My apologies. I put it here in its own spot instead. Mods - please feel free to nuke the other post. __________________ Video games are for when you need to escape from reality. Responsible firearm ownership is for when you can't. Zombie Apocalypse Games Once Fired Lake City Brass Texas Security Guard Jobs

June 7, 2012, 08:02 PM	#2
tahunua001 Senior Member Join Date: July 21, 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 7,839	from what I understand, it is a lot easier to apply for a C&R FFL than some of the other types of FFL, it is also easier to modify an FFL than to get a new one so getting a C&R is a good foot in the door if you plan on eventually opening a gun store. but that's just hearsay on my part, it could be completely wrong. __________________ ignore my complete lack of capitalization. I still have no problem correcting your grammar. I never said half the stuff people said I did-Albert Einstein You can't believe everything you read on the internet-Benjamin Franklin