The subject of importing older shotgun from foreign sources often comes up here so I thought I'd post this information contained in Instruction Number 10 which came with the renewal form.
I am in the process of renewing my C&R License and here's what the instructions say on this subject:
"If this is a renewal application for a collector of curio and relics license, upon approval, the license will entitle you to acquire firearms classified as curio or relics in interstate or foreign commerce. You may dispose of curios and relics to any person otherwise not prohibited by the Gun Control Act of 1968, residing within your state and to any other Federal firearms licensee in any state---------"
Notice this specifically states that a licensee may acquire eligible items from foreign sources but it is silent on transactions going the other way. However as I read this; anyone with a C&R license should be able to import eligible shotguns unless their own state forbids it. Opinions?
Jim
