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DrBob, I would second the advice to look at Parallax's forums, or Gunboards. Lots of hard-core C&R guys on those sites, and they occasionally post inspection recaps.

Keep in mind that the purpose of an inspection, should one occur, is to ensure good record keeping- the same reason they inspect 01 FFLs. What the ATF really, really does not want is for licensees to be buying guns and distributing them willy-nilly to whomever with no records.

With regards to the CLEO notification....unfortunately mileage may vary by what jurisdiction you live in. When I had my license I lived in Maine, and CLEO notification went to a sergeant in the State Police who I am sure could care less. I do wonder if one might have some flexibility in determining the CLEO...and select the one that would minimize the hassle (ex. state police or county sheriff instead of local police). I dunno.

At the end of my first C & R license I had what you might term as an audit, it was very quick, all they wanted was to verify that you were keeping proper records and how many firearms you acquired and disposed, probably to insure that you were not operating as a dealer. There really is not a problem in California with C & R licensees, it is simpler than holding an 01 license. a COE simplifies intra-state purchases on long guns, renewal is 22.00 per year. Handgun transactions must go thru the DOJ stupidity.

Can one do an "occasional" importation of a shotgun on a C&R?
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Can one do an "occasional" importation of a shotgun on a C&R?
I have imported 2 from Canada in the last couple of years. You have to do the ATF 6 form and have an importing agent. You cannot do it directly. However, the importing agent can then send a C&R eligible gun directly to you rather than a local 001 FFL.

BATFE does not send "agents" to do audits of FFLs or C&R holders. They send "investigators" or "compliance inspectors". BATFE "agents" are the personnel who have actual arrest powers and are sworn federal law enforcement officers. Just FYI as that whenever people reference the word "agent" in association with BATFE, people automatically think the guys breaking down doors, throwing in a flash bang, and putting some perp face down and arresting them. That's not going to happen if during an audit, your books are found not in compliance with federal regulations.