07 ffl

[jimmyraythomason]

I am applying for my 01 dealers FFL to restart my bluing service. I am considering adding an 07 manufacturers' FFL so I can sell any rifle that I build from parts. Anyone here have an 07 FFL?

 

[TimRB]

This will be an interesting thread. I thought that to be a "manufacturer" in the eyes of BATF, you had to be the one who built the receiver (presumably from raw materials). I think if you only buy the receiver and other parts, then assemble a rifle from them, you are still a gunsmith.

Tim

 

[MachIVshooter]

This will be an interesting thread. I thought that to be a "manufacturer" in the eyes of BATF, you had to be the one who built the receiver (presumably from raw materials). I think if you only buy the receiver and other parts, then assemble a rifle from them, you are still a gunsmith.

It's all about intent. If you are assembling with the intent to resale, then you need a manufacturer's license.

 

[natman]

Be sure to look at the laws concerning excise taxes on guns you manufacture.

 

[jimmyraythomason]

Also the BATFE has decided that the bluing process is part of the manufacturing process. That may only apply to the initial bluing but can change at ANY time.

 

[Corey]

Here is some clarification from ATF on what kind of work requires a manufacturers license.
http://www.atf.gov/firearms/firearmstech/071907firearms_manufacturing_scenarios.pdf

(not saying I agree with all of it or defending it, just giving ATF's version of the rules)

 

[Jim K]

The key is that the work is done, then the firearm offered for sale. If the gunsmith works on a gun already owned by the customer, a manufacturers license is not needed.

One suggestion is to stock "as is" milsurp rifles. If a customer wants, say, a scope mounted, he buys the gun and then you drill and tap and bend the bolt. No manufacturers license needed.

P.S. TimRB's understanding was correct; BATFE changed the rules.

Jim