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GSO wrote: Sat Apr 16, 2022 2:30 pm It seems a bit more clear (at least to me) now that ATF final rule 2021R-05F, Definition of “Frame or Receiver” and Identification of Firearms has been published on 11 April 2022. Reading through it (no small task....okay, maybe skimming instead of reading), it appears that the intent is for the parts (in the case of suppressors, the tube) that can be "readily made into a firearm" are treated as a firearm and serialized. For 80% receivers, this would be the receiver itself. For suppressors, the tube that holds the baffles is considered the critical part as described in the new rule. As pointed out, there are lots of tubes that "could" be made into a silencer, but not without baffles. If a tube were specifically sized to take a certain set of baffles (perhaps as a kit), then the tube would be a "silencer" when purchased. In this case, I would think it could then be Form 4'ed instead of Form 1'ed. It seems like an attempt to make things more "clear" when differentiating between manufacturing and purchasing, but oftentimes regulations or legislation has the opposite affect of the intent. Speaking of intent, I think that is important for the ATF in deciding if a piece of pipe or metal tube 'is' or 'is not' a silencer. If a baffle stack is in proximity (or if you have an oil filter with a hole in it and a solvent trap threaded insert), then it is reasonable to assume intent. In either case, it appears that the thinking is that one is not making (or manufacturing" a firearm/silencer, you are purchasing it and the Form 4 would be the correct/legal way to do it. However, this would force the seller to become an SOT which would certainly impact availability.

Please note: I am not saying that I agree or disagree with any of this. It is my attempt to explain what I see as the handwriting on the wall. I could be wildly wrong in my speculation.
You may be correct. However I won't say any of it is even remotely "clear". Especially since I have sent multiple emails to a new dedicated form1 silencer specific ATF email address. With the responses to be completely lacking in anything even close to an answer to my questions or an explanation on how to not be denied upon another attempt at filing form 1s again.

I will find out eventually, since I tried again and answered the new questions now asked while filing the form 1.

The whole process and interpretation the ATF has decided on is ignorant and stupid. Shows a complete lack of anything even remotely close to common sense.
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gds wrote: Sun Apr 17, 2022 12:17 pm
You may be correct. However I won't say any of it is even remotely "clear". Especially since I have sent multiple emails to a new dedicated form1 silencer specific ATF email address. With the responses to be completely lacking in anything even close to an answer to my questions or an explanation on how to not be denied upon another attempt at filing form 1s again.

I will find out eventually, since I tried again and answered the new questions now asked while filing the form 1.

The whole process and interpretation the ATF has decided on is ignorant and stupid. Shows a complete lack of anything even remotely close to common sense.
1. I did say that effect is often opposite of intent (make things clear). Every update to Form 4473 for transfer of firearms (GCA or NFA) includes re-whickering of the questions about status as a "resident alien." (The one that you leave blank if you answer "no" to the previous question. Every revision makes some parts of the questions more clear but other parts miss the mark and people still struggle to not check the "no" box if it is "N/A." (there used to be an "n/a" box)

2. Common sense really isn't that common these days.

EDIT: I should also commend you for the courage to Form 1 a silencer/sound suppressor. I suppose I could do such with a kit, but otherwise don't have the equipment or skills. I have done a number of Form 1 SBR's, but with the AR platform, it's really gun "plumbing" as opposed to smithing. I can also stick, MIG, and flux-core weld, but certainly can't handle the machining necessary to fabricate a silencer.
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The ATF was designed to enforce the law not create the law. That is the Congress's job. We are just screwed right now and will be on multiple levels for a while. Best just do your thing and stay under the radar. None of their damn business anyway.
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YESSS!!! What he said 👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻!! So PLEASE STOP contacting them about a ridiculous subject that all of us (and many of them ironically) are sick of!!
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rebel wrote: Tue Jun 07, 2022 9:25 pm The ATF was designed to enforce the law not create the law. That is the Congress's job. We are just screwed right now and will be on multiple levels for a while. Best just do your thing and stay under the radar. None of their damn business anyway.
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the potential for this to be much broader and used to challenge things like these BATFE rulings we've been fighting for a while now may well within the realm of plausible.
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the potential for this to be much broader and used to challenge things like these BATFE rulings we've been fighting for a while now may well within the realm of plausible.
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Not as long as Congress doesn’t do something so monumentally stupid Like delegating any legislative authority to an executive agency. Which I don’t believe they’ve ever done or would ever likely do considering by doing so would effectively be putting themselves out of a job.
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Plant , as I said, none of there business. I think you know what that implies. Carry on my wayward son.
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BigBadBrad wrote: Thu Jun 30, 2022 2:04 pm the potential for this to be much broader and used to challenge things like these BATFE rulings we've been fighting for a while now may well within the realm of plausible.
Not as long as Congress doesn’t do something so monumentally stupid Like delegating any legislative authority to an executive agency. Which I don’t believe they’ve ever done or would ever likely do considering by doing so would effectively be putting themselves out of a job.
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Congress doing something monumentally stupid.....hmmm - they have done it. The ATF makes law and they are fine with that. Thank God for Clarence Thomas. Binary triggers? Pistol braces? Frames and Receivers? Trust me, they dictate the law of the land until the court slaps their pee-pee.
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gds wrote: Sun Apr 17, 2022 12:17 pm I will find out eventually, since I tried again and answered the new questions now asked while filing the form 1.
Any news?
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bangbangping wrote: Tue Sep 06, 2022 7:05 pm
gds wrote: Sun Apr 17, 2022 12:17 pm I will find out eventually, since I tried again and answered the new questions now asked while filing the form 1.
Any news?
My apologies I thought I had updated this. I did resubmit and I forget the exaxt time, but it was about a month and a half, but did recieve both as aproved.
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