C&R Machine Guns

[EddieCoyle]

If I buy a C&R machine gun from out of state, do I still have to transfer it through a Mass Class III dealer, or can I get away with one Form 4 to me?

 

[one-eyed Jack]

I take it you have the 03 FFL. Form 4 and $200 and you're good to go. What new toy are you looking at? Jack.

 

[EddieCoyle]

I'm just testing the waters right now.

 

[securityboy]

You guys think its fun to go pick up an old mauser at FED EX? I've had a lot of fun toys show up at the door. Never forget the time I got the sticky on my door sped down to FED EX... kid says something like "Wow that was insured for a lot, its kinda heavy, whats a Thompson?" Hell I just waited months to see my new toy so I say, "Its an old gun, want to see it?" He did and he liked it...

Just a side note to that story, FED EX and UPS seem to change their machinegun shipping policy frequently, so I don't know if you can still ship an MG with them, but you "ustacould".

 

[terraformer]

Do FFLs charge more for class III transfers than on typical transfers or are there other bs hurdles to jump?

 

[securityboy]

Do FFLs charge more for class III transfers than on typical transfers or are there other bs hurdles to jump?

I think the going rate is around $100 a transfer.

But if it is a C&R gun there are added "benefits" of it going direct to you.

#1. Its many times only 1 $200 transfer not 2.
#2. Its always only 1 wait for forms to be approved not 2.

 

[terraformer]

I think the going rate is around $100 a transfer.

But if it is a C&R gun there are added "benefits" of it going direct to you.

#1. Its many times only 1 $200 transfer not 2.
#2. Its always only 1 wait for forms to be approved not 2.

The question now makes all the sense in the world... Skipping half the wait alone is well worth it.

 

[jim/boston]

UPS left my 1942 1928A1 Thompson sitting on my front porch.
That was in 1994....and she still shoots sweet

Nothing, however, is cooler than getting a MG shipped right to your house.

 

[one-eyed Jack]

Do FFLs charge more for class III transfers than on typical transfers or are there other bs hurdles to jump?

Problem is that the FFL has to pay the $500 SOT (tax) each year on top of the FFL cost. Also, they need to stock various forms, fingerprint cards, etc. If the FFL does 5 or less transfers in a year, it's at a loss. If the MG is coming from out of state, the dealer actually is involved with two transfers (one to him and one to the buyer). So, if you see an FFL asking $100 or $150 for a transfer, they are not ripping you off. I've done MG transfers for NES members at the "NES discount". However, I am not a stocking dealer and do not have the overhead that the store front guys have. They need to make their margins to stay in business and keep the shooting sports alive. The least expensive route is to find a C&R MG and bring it in yourself on your 03 FFL. If you can get the green card, that is. Jack.

 

[securityboy]

So, if you see an FFL asking $100 or $150 for a transfer, they are not ripping you off.

I didn't mean to suggest that $100 was a rip off, if thats how you took it, was just stating what the fee often is...

 

[one-eyed Jack]

I didn't mean to suggest that $100 was a rip off, if thats how you took it, was just stating what the fee often is...

Understood. The cost could seem like a lot compared to non-NFA transfers for a first time MG buyer. Jack.

 

[Fooped]

Understood. The cost could seem like a lot compared to non-NFA transfers for a first time MG buyer. Jack.

If my quest for my MG license is successful, the transfer fee will be the proudest gun purchase of my life. I hope to make that call to you someday...

 

[one-eyed Jack]

If my quest for my MG license is successful, the transfer fee will be the proudest gun purchase of my life. I hope to make that call to you someday...

Do you live in a green town? Jack.