C & R Renewal

[Guest last1is4me]

My license will be up in January 2013. How do I renew and when should I, to be sure to get my new one before this one has expired?

Thanks

[Guest bkelm18]

They send a notice around the 6 month mark I believe. It will include a renewal form.

[Guest last1is4me]

Thanks for the intel.

[Garufa]

You might want to call the ATF or check their website. They would know.

[Volzfan]

I let mine lapse.

[1gewehr]

I let mine lapse.

Ditto. Unlike a 'real' FFL, a C&R licensee doesn't have to either keep or send in his records after the license lapses. So, I let it lapse, then reapply every three years. That way I don't have to worry about anybody bothering me about some transaction from 15-20 years ago. It's also a lot easier to keep your records straight if you don't have all of those old receipts and copies of FFLs and C&Rs from those you've done business with in years past. Just toss it all out and start over.

[Guest last1is4me]

You know I never thought of it like that. I believe I will do the same. Thanks guys.

[ttocswob]

Mine's up in June. Received my renewal form first week in March. Filled it out, same basic info as a 4473; wrote 'em a $30 check, and cc'd the local sheriff. I'm a little leery of the lapse and renew strategy; especially if it cause me to miss a sale!