Brownell's discount for C&R holders

runningiron · February 25, 2002, 17:58

I just sent in my C&R app, partly because of the discount Brownell's offers. I don't know what kind of discount I can expect, though. Anybody have an idea on what I can expect to save? Thanks.

medicmike · February 25, 2002, 18:12

Brownell's will give a dealer discount on items that are normally re-sold by a dealer or gunsmith (gun parts, some supplies, slings and other accessories), they don't give a discount on most tooling and shop supplies (bluing salts, park solution). Sometimes the discount is pretty good and some of the stuff they don't knock much off at all. They will send you instructions to de-code the dealer price.

shortround · February 25, 2002, 18:12

Look at the items in the catalog. In front of the price is a set of numbers something like K08C43. I don't have a catalog in front of me but the discount price on an item number like that would be $8.43. Just discount the letters. The amount you save will vary from nothing to 20-25% or so.

[ February 25, 2002: Message edited by: shortround ]

screech-fnfal · February 25, 2002, 18:15

Brownells does not discount all items for FFL holders. For example most gunsmith tools and items that usually are not resold to the public are not discounted. Discount varies but 20% +/- is average.

runningiron · February 25, 2002, 19:58

That is disappointing, since I am mainly wanted to save money on tools. Oh, well, that was only part of the reason I applied for the license

avanarts · February 26, 2002, 08:54

I thought that a C&R was strictly a collectors license. Since the discount is for dealers, are you sure that they give the discount to a C&R holder? Seems like they would at least require a business license as well.

**idsubgun** · February 26, 2002, 09:01

Quote:

Originally posted by asig220:
I thought that a C&R was strictly a collectors license. Since the discount is for dealers, are you sure that they give the discount to a C&R holder? Seems like they would at least require a business license as well.

Brownell's is one of the few vendors that will give C&R the discounts. Most vendors won't give the time of day to C&R holders. Hell, some won't even sell C&R firearms to license holders, like Lew Horton.
Just vote with your money, shop around and support the vendors that will do business with C&Rs.

avanarts · February 26, 2002, 09:04

That's good to know. Maybe I will look into getting a C&R now.

Havoc · February 26, 2002, 18:09

The discount isn't only for FFL's. They used to give the discount to any body with a business, any kind of business. I was once the manager of a lawn care company. I sent them a business card and a request for a dealer price list and they sent me one. I think they have tightened up the requirements now but last time I checked their web page they were still giving the discount to gunsmithing students and others connected with the firearms trade who were not FFL's.

rob1 · February 26, 2002, 19:15

also to LEOs

February 25, 2002, 17:58	#1
runningiron Registered FALaholic #: 3986 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Galveston, TX Posts: 218	Brownell's discount for C&R holders I just sent in my C&R app, partly because of the discount Brownell's offers. I don't know what kind of discount I can expect, though. Anybody have an idea on what I can expect to save? Thanks. __________________ Murphy was an optimist

February 25, 2002, 18:12	#2
medicmike Registered FALaholic #: 3183 Join Date: May 2001 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 2,259	Brownell's will give a dealer discount on items that are normally re-sold by a dealer or gunsmith (gun parts, some supplies, slings and other accessories), they don't give a discount on most tooling and shop supplies (bluing salts, park solution). Sometimes the discount is pretty good and some of the stuff they don't knock much off at all. They will send you instructions to de-code the dealer price. __________________ "Stand your ground. Don't fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war, let it begin here." Captain John Parker at Lexington Green

February 25, 2002, 18:12	#3
shortround Registered Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 1503 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Southeast, MI, USA Posts: 2,798	Look at the items in the catalog. In front of the price is a set of numbers something like K08C43. I don't have a catalog in front of me but the discount price on an item number like that would be $8.43. Just discount the letters. The amount you save will vary from nothing to 20-25% or so. [ February 25, 2002: Message edited by: shortround ] __________________ Nostalgia: It's just not what it used to be. I used to be indecisive, but now I'm not so sure. To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit the target. Someone asked if I was a procrastinator and I told them I wasn't sure but I'd get back with them tomorrow.

February 25, 2002, 19:58	#5
runningiron Registered FALaholic #: 3986 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Galveston, TX Posts: 218	That is disappointing, since I am mainly wanted to save money on tools. Oh, well, that was only part of the reason I applied for the license __________________ Murphy was an optimist

February 26, 2002, 08:54	#6
avanarts Registered FALaholic #: 5341 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: pacific northwest Posts: 304	I thought that a C&R was strictly a collectors license. Since the discount is for dealers, are you sure that they give the discount to a C&R holder? Seems like they would at least require a business license as well. __________________ "Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country." JFK

February 25, 2002, 18:15	#4
screech-fnfal Registered FALaholic #: 2911 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: USA Posts: 180	Brownells does not discount all items for FFL holders. For example most gunsmith tools and items that usually are not resold to the public are not discounted. Discount varies but 20% +/- is average.

February 26, 2002, 09:04	#8
avanarts Registered FALaholic #: 5341 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: pacific northwest Posts: 304	That's good to know. Maybe I will look into getting a C&R now. __________________ "Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country." JFK

February 26, 2002, 18:09	#9
Havoc Registered FALaholic #: 128 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: KS Posts: 379	The discount isn't only for FFL's. They used to give the discount to any body with a business, any kind of business. I was once the manager of a lawn care company. I sent them a business card and a request for a dealer price list and they sent me one. I think they have tightened up the requirements now but last time I checked their web page they were still giving the discount to gunsmithing students and others connected with the firearms trade who were not FFL's. __________________ I DIE FREE!

February 26, 2002, 19:15	#10
rob1 Registered FALaholic #: 529 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Chapel Hill, TN US Posts: 2,160	also to LEOs __________________ Alright you primitive screwheads, listen up. See this? THIS is my BOOMSTICK!

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