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Question about Building a Suppressor
DerBarbarian
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Question for you guys, if you were going to build a suppressor for your own personal use do you still need to have a FFL license, or do you need to send the design into the ATF and get the $200 Stamp? I ask because my buddy is intent on building one and doesn't think you need one if it's for your own use and you're not selling them. I'm pretty sure even if it's for personal use you needed one of the 9 types of FFL licenses because it stills falls under manufacturing Destructive Devices.. So I just wanted a third perspective about it. I have my C&R so I've done a lot of research on the various licenses . So Just curious. Input would be appreciated.
Comments
I can see where it sounds like a fun project. It's relatively easy to build your own, but quite difficult to build a really good one. Several years ago I talked to the owner of a small company that makes them; he has a masters degree in engineering. He has a lot of expensive equipment that is used to test every new model he designs, not an easy task.
Neal
EDIT: If you have a C&R license, you should have been mailed a copy of ATF P5300.4 (Federal Firearms Regulations Reference Guide), also downloadable from the ATF website. THAT BOOK, nothing that you read on the Internet, is where you should get all your information. The answers to all your questions are there, although reading can be difficult at times.
Barring that, you may find the same information on their FAQ web site with a bit of clicking.
But tread *very* carefully... and remember, your tax stamp is only good for one... can't keep building "beta" versions, etc. w/o a tax stamp for each.
No FFL needed
Fill out the Form 1 and send in $200.
You don't have to send any plans.
You do have to wait the 5-6 months until the approved tax stamp arrives at your house.
CP
D.D.'s are hand-grenades, mortar rounds, etc.
Also 'license' is mentioned several times. No license is required. All you have to do is pay the $200 tax (don't worry..you won't be allowed to pay the tax if you are not approved). See Nwcid's sticky at the top of this forum. It contains enough info to 'whet your appetite'.
Best, Joe