12-29-2013, 12:20 AM
Tedward Wrote:No, you go to jail and then you don't have to pay taxes. Lots of companies pay there fee's to the ATF and state to do this work so making or altering fire arms is not like painting your buddies car.
Changing or altering the performance and even the finish of a barrel is manufacturing. Type 7 FFL is required, I have discussed this with the ATF and confirmed it numerous times. Parkerizing or even Cerakote the barrel enhances the life of the barrel so it is manufacturing. Simple and if you want to take that risk go ahead. Those that offer that service should know the law and probably carry the correct FFL but it is the responsibility of the gun owner to confirm they do have the correct licenses. In other words, request the FFL information before you send your firearms or parts to anyone for work. Saying I didn't know doesn't work with the ATF.
I was not going to mention this but once your barrel is in the possession of someone who does not have the FFL Type 7 and starts to do anything to them, everything in the persons possession COULD be confiscated as evidence. And no barrel.. Painting the stocks or hand guards is ok, but the receivers, with Serial Numbers, barrels and any modifications to enhance the performance is manufacturing.
Again, be cautious and I bet the ATF follows forums. They are watching so don't do what you know is wrong....
So what you are saying is if a friends rifle pukes at a multi gun match and I take it to my house to repair it free of charge, bring it back to the range "that is a crime"?