C&R transfer and transport question.

[walleyealx]

I understand that if I am a C&R holder and the firearm is C&R eligible (in this case I'm looking at an original M1A1 Thompson), I'm allowed to transport it without notifying the ATF. (No 5320.20 required for transport across state lines by a C&R holder with a C&R machine gun. )

 

My question is... Does it have to have been transferred via form 4 to my c&r in order to "qualify" for this right? Since you can't eFile a form 4 to a c&r at the moment I'm debating on just doing an "individual" transfer to save the hassle of and time loss of doing the paper form.

Is there anything I'm missing here, or is the only "loss" the second tax stamp money?

Thanks!

[tommyboy]

It doesn’t matter if the gun transfers direct to you on a paper form 4 using your C&R or if the if the gun is efiled to you from an instate dealer. If the gun qualifies as C&R and you’re a C&R holder, you’re not required to file a 5320 with ATF for interstate transport.