r/DCGuns • u/Ok_Interaction_4538 • 29d ago

C&R Question

I just got my C&R FFL and live in DC. Do I have to register the C&R with the city? Even the people at firearm registration counter were unsure.

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u/dovk0802 29d ago

It’s the same everywhere. As an C&R / 03 FFL in DC (or anywhere) you are obligated to mail the CLEO copy of your FFL to the Chief of Police (or sheriff as appropriate). Approval isn’t requested or required; only to inform. A C&R can acquire anywhere, but must be legal, including registration, in DC. One could buy a C&R AR15 when traveling but couldn’t bring it into the District. Buying a Hi Power is legal but 13rnd mags aren’t. A Thompson SMG couldn’t be bought because full auto isn’t legal.
A M1 Garand or Colt Police Positive can be delivered to your door. If someone is willing to ship it is a different matter. Registration needs to be done with the used/ previously owned form because you will already possess it. This will confuse registration office but so does a lot of things…

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u/Ok_Interaction_4538 29d ago

Thanks. The registration office is always scared of anything out of the ordinary. Silly that across the great Potomac sea you can buy things and to think no one is bringing them I'm. I'm just a collector or old and unique guns and they make is to difficult.