It's not really bad surprised me.When calling or doing it online I did mine by mail.They will send you books about the laws and all are a good read.
Visit the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (BATF) Web sites provided in the resources section and familiarize yourself with the requirements and restrictions associated with obtaining and holding the FFL 03 C&R license. Familiarize yourself with the definition of a C&R firearm and read the BATF list of specific firearms considered eligible.
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2Ensure that you meet the minimum requirements for holding the C&R license. These requirements are:� You must be 21 years or more of age; � You cannot be prohibited from shipping, transporting, receiving or possessing firearms or ammunition (that is, you have not been convicted of a felony, you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, or you have special dispensation); � You have not willfully violated the Gun Control Act or its regulations; � You have not willfully failed to disclose material information or willfully made false statements concerning material facts in connection with his applicationIf you do not meet these requirements there is no need to continue.
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3Request the application form from the BATF Distribution Center. At the moment there are two ways to request the form, via the Internet or by phone. To request via the Internet go to the Distribution Center Web page (the page is sometimes slow to load so be patient). On the left side of the screen fill in the required customer information in part I. On the right side of the screen in the blue area, scroll down to find form F 7CR (5310.16) - Application for License (Collector of Curios and Relics) Under 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44, Firearms. Click the button next to the form name. In the section on the top right side of the page click the �Add� button next to �step 3.� The name of the form should be in the first �order item box� on the left side of the screen under part II. Fill in the quantity (one should do), look over your information and if everything is correct click �Submit� under part III.To request the form by phone, call (703) 455-7801 and request a Form 7CR, Curio or Relic application kit.You should have the form within two weeks using either method.