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Legally, can I build a gun from scratch for my own use? Does the gun's legal status change if I legitimately decide at a later date that I want to sell it simply because I no longer want it? Do I need a license for any of this? Thanks, H.C. | ||
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<Don G> |
I don't know the answer, but I'd like to! Don | ||
one of us |
Do you mean from parts you have already bought, or do you mean actually making the receiver, barrel, etc. and then putting it together? | |||
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One of Us |
I mean make something that I'd need an FFL to order, from parts I would not need an FFL to order; e. g. a rifle reciever or an autopistol frame from bar stock. | |||
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Moderator |
Yes, you can manufacture a rifle for your OWN use (.50 cal or smaller). You cannot sell it or give it away, however. The rules are on the ATF website. http://www.atf.treas.gov George ------------------ | |||
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One of Us |
Thanks for the advice and link. H.C. | |||
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<yorick> |
You can build your own and you can sell them (or pass them on to you heirs) What you cannot do (without the appropriate licensing) is "manufacture with intent to sell" This has been discussed thoroughly over on AR15.com where several people are selling 80% cast lower receivers (not a gun, requires no paper-trail) for people to finish themselves. Finishing techniques range from Bridgeport mills to Dremels and drills. Whether or not you have to serialize your own creation is open to debate, but since law enforcement tends to get exited about "sterile" weapons I suspect that it would be a good idea. | ||
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the best ser. no. 11111111 | |||
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<Gary Rihn> |
As yorick said, check out www.ar15.com for some discussions on this. Some good info there. | ||
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