C&R FFL/BATFE Question

[TripleDigitRide]

When using your C&R FFL to make a purchase, does a record of that transaction go to the BATFE?

[No_0ne]

If the purchase is from an 01 FFL their records are processed as normal.  If the purchase is from an individual or another 03 FFL then the only records are the bound book(s) ...

[TripleDigitRide]

What do you mean by "processed as normal"?

For example, say the purchase was made online via Classic Arms. You send them a copy of your C&R FFL. How do they process that transaction? Do they simply file that with your purchase, or are they required to contact the BATFE with the C&R info? Run any sort of background check?

[DaveTN]

It’s on the books the same as any other transaction; theirs and yours. They don’t have enough info to do a background check.

[No_0ne]

What DaveTN said, however there are some local shops that won't accept a C&R, others that will want to run a background check anyway.  The online stores who regularly deal in C&R guns (Classic, AIM, SOG, etc.) will file your info as they would any transfer between FFL's, in fact most of them have a system by which you can upload a copy of your certificate in advance, then your subsequent purchases will automatically pull the document up when you checkout.

Edited February 16, 2016 by No_0ne