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Is it completely legal to manufacture a firearm without a federal license?

2 posted on 04/14/2015 6:58:24 AM PDT by MHGinTN (Is it really all relative, Mister Einstein?)

Yes, just don’t cross into the Short Barreled Rifle territory and stay away from fully automatic and suppressed firearms.

6 posted on 04/14/2015 7:03:06 AM PDT by Politically Correct (A member of the rabble in good standing)

Is it completely legal to manufacture a firearm without a federal license?

IANAL ...

1) If you make the device for your own personal use

AND

2) You may legally own the device that you make.

8 posted on 04/14/2015 7:04:17 AM PDT by NorthMountain ("The time has come", the Walrus said, "to talk of many things")

https://www.atf.gov/sites/default/files/assets/pdf-files/0813-firearms-top-12-qas.pdf

11. Do I need a Federal firearms license to make a firearm for my own personal use,
provided it is not being made for resale?

Firearms may be lawfully made by persons who do not hold a manufacturer’s license under the GCA provided they are not for sale or distribution and the maker is not prohibited from receiving or possessing firearms.

However, a person is prohibited from assembling a non-sporting semiautomatic rifle or shotgun from 10 or more imported parts, as set forth in regulations in 27 CFR 478.39. In addition, the making of an NFA firearm requires a tax payment and advance approval by ATF. An application to make a machinegun will not be approved unless documentation is submitted showing that the firearm is being made for the official use of a Federal, State or local government agency (18 U.S.C. § 922(o),(r); 26 U.S.C. § 5822; 27 CFR §§ 478.39, 479.62, and 479.105).

Additionally, although markings are not required on firearms manufactured for personal use (excluding NFA firearms), owners are recommended to conspicuously place or engrave a serial number and/ or other marks of identification to aid in investigation or recovery by State or local law enforcement officials in the event of a theft or loss of the privately owned firearm.

11 posted on 04/14/2015 7:10:47 AM PDT by thackney (life is fragile, handle with prayer)

Yes. But you ma never sell it. It can be only transferred via your will. The firearm must meet all federal requirements, barrel length, overall length, non-automatic, etc.

12 posted on 04/14/2015 7:27:47 AM PDT by Blood of Tyrants (True followers of Christ emulate Christ. True followers of Mohammed emulate Mohammed.)

Yes, for personal use it is legal. It cannot be fully automatic (without a $200 Tax Stamp), and if you choose to sell it you must obtain a serial number from ATF.

If you however... go into production... you must have a Federal Firearms Manufacturer’s license which is $500, and pay a tax to ATF on each firearm you produce.

13 posted on 04/14/2015 7:32:14 AM PDT by Cliff Dweller (No such thing as a threat... just targets)

“Is it completely legal to manufacture a firearm without a federal license?”

Yes, you just can’t sell it. You can get all the parts to make AK’s AR’s 1911’s at home if you are good at using tools.

Those are pretty well made for slam fire shotguns, real fittings, no duct tape in sight.

15 posted on 04/14/2015 7:37:18 AM PDT by thorvaldr

Is it completely legal to manufacture a firearm without a federal license?

"I just found it somewhere." :)

17 posted on 04/14/2015 7:53:50 AM PDT by DiogenesLamp

20 posted on 04/14/2015 8:23:34 AM PDT by Rio (Proud resident of the State of Jefferson)

The buybacks in NYC are no-questions-asked. You can bring in whatever you want and you’ll have amnesty.

25 posted on 04/14/2015 8:54:55 AM PDT by thefactor (yes, as a matter of fact, i DID only read the excerpt)

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