02-19-2015, 03:09 PM
(02-17-2015, 09:31 PM)Mayhem Wrote: I actually did wonder when seeing the number of people who are building their own firearms as to whether these have to be tested by a licensed gun smith or registered?
Darren, the BATFE (ATF) has allowed unlicensed individuals to build their own firearms in the US (for their personal use only) for many years. Probably dates back to the Gun Control Act of 1968. No testing, registration or serial numbers required.
This latest ruling means that individuals cannot utilize any business owned machine tools, including gun dealers / gunsmiths or regular machine shops to make a frame or receiver even if you do the work yourself. Any machine work to complete a firearm frame or receiver at a place of business or by anyone that makes a living doing machine work in their garage etc., that is not a "licensed firearms manufacturer" is now verboten.
If you have your own machines but don't use them for a source of income, then an individual is OK ..... for now....
I won't go any farther.
Willie