What Is a C&R License? The Curio and Relic FFL Explained
What is a C&R license? A plain-English guide to the Type 03 curio and relic FFL: which guns qualify, the $30 cost, what it lets you do and what it doesn't.
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How to Transport Firearms Across State Lines (FOPA)
How to transport firearms across state lines: what FOPA's safe passage law (18 U.S.C. 926A) covers, how to pack for a car or plane, and common mistakes.
Read the note →Can You Give a Gun as a Gift? Federal Rules Explained
Can you give a gun as a gift? How federal law treats gift purchases, Form 4473's actual buyer question, straw purchases, out-of-state family and minors.
Read the note →How Does an FFL Transfer Work? Buying Guns Online Explained
How does an FFL transfer work? A step-by-step guide to buying a gun online or from another state: shipping to a dealer, Form 4473, NICS checks and age rules.
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