Thinking about applying for C&R license.

[TheGrumpyGuy]

Here in Indiana it also affords the opportunity to listen to a police scanner outside my home and in my vehicles which would be otherwise illegal.

 

[Aszerigan]

Got my ham radio license back in 2010 bc I wanted to transmit on ham radio bands.

I really would like to do this, I can just never find the time.

 

[92FSTech]

I'm about a year and a half into my first C&R license, and so far it has been very painless. It paid for itself the first time I bought a gun with it, since my local shop charges $40 for a transfer. It also makes everything easier not having to coordinate with them to send their license and then take time off work to go pick it up.

As others have said, some dealers won't sell to you and I've missed out on a few deals on gunbroker because of that kind of thing. I've found it best to ask up front and only do business with those who will accept it. I've always managed to find what I'm looking for eventually.

No, the surplus market isn't what it once was...there are no more $30 Mosins or $100 Enfield's out there. But there are still guns going for reasonable prices that are fun to collect and shoot. If you're into that sort of thing I'd say it's worth doing. The only real requirement is that you keep your book up to date, which I would do anyway. I have yet to be inspected.

 

[Old Bear]

Thanks for the great information. I'll sit down this weekend and start the process.

 

[ben142266]

Got mine in December, have been able to bid on items out of state with it when they normally only wanted state residents bidding or FFL holders, definitely worth too if you have high transfer fees around you.

 

[Joniki]

I really would like to do this, I can just never find the time.

Take your laptop to the John with you and do the online practice exams. You will be ready to test the General exam in a month. I've been an Extra class since the 70's.

HamExam.org: Free Amateur Radio Practice Tests with Flash Cards