What I want to know is did the "unarmed man" get dirty? I ask for a photocopy operater's license when I sell to another C&R and can't quarrel with a 01 doing so. I do think the deal with the FFL receivers not wishing to receive from unlicensed individuals is an indication of fraternal protectionism as again they can certainly ask for positive ID. Informing a LEO who is not the CLEO in your neighborhood that you are applying for an 03 does not, as Jim/Dave have been gracious enuf to point out, delay the processing of your application. It delayed mine because I was informed that I had the wrong office BEFORE I sent in my application. I hesitated to go ahead with the process until I found the address of the Real McCLEO. Go away, Ed.

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