C&R - what is it?

[arbol]

Do we have a thread about what C&R is?

Someone I recently purchased from tried to explain to me, but I still do not understand.

-John

[buffalobo]

General info so General discussion. See Firearms Discussion forum for deeper info and lists of popular C&R firearms.

https://www.ar-15.co/threads/194232-C-amp-R-info

If you're unarmed, you are a victim.

[Little Dutch]

Without getting into the weeds, the easy answer is a Curio And Relic is defined as any firearm manufactured over 50 years ago.

Holders of a C&R license can have those firearms shipped directly to them. Becoming relevant with the newer colorado background check rules, you may purchase C&R items directly from another individual without going through the FFL background process.

That's the quick and simple explanation.

The C&R License is intended for collectors, you are not supposed to do business with one.

[Clint45]

Generally, with a few exceptions, any handgun, rifle, or shotgun manufactured at least 50 years prior is considered a "Curio & Relic." If it is at least 100 years old it is deemed an "antique."

C&R and antiques are exempted from the mandatory background check for private transfers, excepting at some gun shows which require such.

[clodhopper]

50 years is a lot. I mean using 2024, that means C&R goes up to ... to... Goddammit I am fukkin old.

[Clint45]

50 years is a lot. I mean using 2024, that means C&R goes up to ... to... Goddammit I am fukkin old.

1974.

[Sawin]

Lots of great guns from the 70’s!
Think they’re change the laws? Probably.

[clodhopper]

1974.

Math wasnt the problem. I was realizing something that seemed to be forever ago was actually within my lifetime.