If you
are considering making your own NFA weapon, there are several important things
for you to know. You will need to complete ATF Form 1 and submit it to
the ATF along with the $200 tax stamp.
If the ATF approves the application, you will receive a tax stamp which
you must retain at all times. Upon
receiving the tax stamp, you are permitted to make the weapon described on ATF
Form 1.
PLEASE NOTE that you are not permitted to have possession
of all the parts necessary to manufacture an NFA weapon without the prior
approval of the ATF and receipt of the tax stamp.
If the Form 1 is approved by the ATF, only the
applicant is authorized to make the weapon.
You are not permitted to send the parts to another individual to
manufacture the NFA weapon. If you do
not have the skill necessary to make the weapon, you may have another person
make the item as long as he/she manufactures it while you directly oversee the
weapon and that you remain in control and possession of parts necessary to make
weapon.
All NFA items must contain a serial
number. If you are manufacturing a new
weapon, you will assign a serial number to it.
This number must include at least one digit and may include alpha
characters (examples: Smith2;
JD1234). “The serial number must be
engraved or stamped on the receiver of the firearm and the caliber, model, and
identification of the maker must be engraved on the barrel or frame or receiver
of the weapon.” (27 CFR 479.102) See NFA
Handbook, ATF-P 5320-8, Section 7.4, pp. 44-47 for detailed discussion of the
requirements. http://www.atf.gov/publications/download/p/atf-p-5320-8/atf-p-5320-8-chapter-7.pdf
.
For additional information regarding NFA
weapons, see the ATF Handbook, ATF-P 5320-8.
http://www.atf.gov/publications/firearms/nfa-handbook/
