So, this forum has got me wanting to do more damage to my wallet.  I've decided I'd like to purchase a M203.  Based on this site:
States that allow DD's
it appears that I can legally purchase one here in the great state of SC.  While there are numerous places to buy silencers and whatnot, I have not been able to find a place to transfer a DD.  So my first question is, does anyone know where someone in SC can purchase a M203?

I do own other NFA items, but this is my first time with a DD.  I'd appreciate any advice those here can offer.
Thanks.

I'm afraid I can't offer much advice, except maybe enough to help get you started...
First, I would call ATF (seriously ) and ask them to list for you all of the type 09 and 10 FFL's in SC. There may be zero. That's ok...
Try these online lists:






http://rkmerting.com/south-carolina-gun-shops/






http://carolinaguntrusts.com/sc-class-iii-dealers/
Even if there are no DD FFL's, call around and see if anyone is knowledgeable about M203 sales. You'll probably get tired of doing this, and get asked if you want a flare launcher unbearably, but you may strike gold.
If you don't strike gold, pick your favorite "normal" class II or III SOT, and advise them that it is OK with the ATF if they transfer one DD per year, especially if there are no DD SOT dealers in your area. This would work just as if they were a DD SOT for the purposes of this once annual transfer. When the place with the DD you want sends in the Form 3 to ATF, just have the sender/transferor include a note on the transferee's (the incoming SOT you're using as a dealer) letterhead stating that the DD is for you, their customer, and you wish to have it transferred to you on a Form 4 for individual use, and this will be their once annual DD transfer. (It may help for the shop to call NFA Branch and have a chat with whomever  their normal examiner is.)
That's pretty much it. You can have a DD shipped to them from any state, new from LMT, etc.
The other path you could take to M203 ownership would be purchasing a receiver without a barrel (this would just be a normal Title I firearm), do the 4473 (as "other") for it, then file a Form 1 to make a DD yourself. You'd then have to engrave the receiver with your making info, but once approved, just order a 40mm M203 barrel and slide it right on there. If you can find a reasonably priced smooth bore 37mm M203 barrel (and good luck with that ) in the meantime, then you could certainly play with that until your F1 comes back approved. Don't own a 40mm barrel for it until then though.

 
 
 
 
 

If you go here, you can download the list of all FFL's by state in XLS and TXT format. I'm not seeing any Type 9's in SC. There are some 10's and 11's but I'm not sure if they can deal/transfer too or if they'd even want to. If you have excel, you can sort them by FFL type. You'll have to use the files from April, as the May ones don't exist yet.

https://www.atf.gov/content/firearms/firearms-industry/listing-FFLs

Thanks for the help.  I may go to a gun shop that I frequent.  They know me by name (I feel like Norm on Cheers whenever I walk in).  They sell silencers so I may ask them if they can help me with a DD.

Thanks again for the help.

Haha nice!
jrpett, thanks for the link. That's exactly what I was looking for earlier. You're right; there are no 09 FFL's in SC. Of the few Types 10 & 11 listed, they could act as dealers if they want to.
Here are the 10's (manufacturers):





FNH USA (who recently changed their name to FN America LLC)





DSE Systems LLC, Gaffney, SC 29340





General Dynamics





American Tactical Imports, 231 Deming Way, Summerville, SC 29483 (585) 328-0945
The following have a Type 11 (importer):





M G SUBER & ASSOCIATES LLC, 3830 FOREST DR, STE 207, Columbia, SC 29204 (803) 760-7008





PLATTMOUNTS-USA INC, 405 JESSEN LANE STE D, Wando, SC 29492 (843) 971-4256





PTR INDUSTRIES INC, 101 COOL SPRINGS DR, Aynor, SC 29511 (860) 676-1776
I put the phone numbers of the ones which may possibly be of some service to you. Good luck!
 
 
 
 
 

i went the route like Kitbuilder mentioned, picked up a non-barreled receiver from Clydes and did a F1, engrave the barrel if you don't want to mark the receiver. Going that route was actually cheaper than buying it DD right off the bat.

William

Honestly, if there wasn't a stocking dealer nearby, that's what I would do too. By doing a Form 1, you knock off the time and additional $200 of a second transfer (the initial transfer from dealer to dealer or manufacturer to dealer.) I think the tax only applies if it is a non DD dealer doing one of his 2 lifetime DD transfers as previously mentioned but I'm not certain about that. But then you will have to find an engraver and the cost associated with that, but in the end, going the Form 1 route will save time & money. I did the Form 1 route years ago with a Randy Shivak receiver when that was the only name in town other than spending 5K on a real Colt.

Just checked Clyde Armory's website and they have both rail mounted and barrel mounted M203 Title-1 receivers available! Buy one, Form-1 it, and purchase barrel from Clyde or LMT once Form-1 is approved.

LMT-M203 Title-1 Receiver

Thanks for the link.  I was wondering about how to find one.

I ordered one, picked it up today, and immediately filed a Form 1. It effortlessly fit onto my Daniel Defense RIS II. This thing is going to be sweet.

It seems they charge quite a premium for simply removing the barrel. I prefer factory engraving, especially if it's cheaper. I know prices have risen, but when I ordered mine from LMT in 2010, I paid $995. That was dealer price back then.