going to mail in amendment for SBR calibers , which ones?

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - going to mail in amendment for SBR calibers , which ones?

Posted: 4/2/2017 11:10:32 AM EDT

What are the calibers and barrel lengths that I should put it that will leave me with the most options down the road.
It is a 10.5" 5.56 now and I am going to make a 9mm 5" with a suppressor upper right now.
After that who knows just want to make sure I get all my options on the letter.

Thanks for the help

Posted: 4/2/2017 11:20:59 AM EDT

[#1]

There is no requirement for you to do this. The BATFE "requests" that you inform them of permanent changes, but it is not required.

I also doubt they will let you give them a list of possible cailbers.

I have several SBR uppers - and change them out as I see the need, I don't need to inform the BATFE. (unless it's a state thing where you are?)

Bob S.

Posted: 4/2/2017 12:01:43 PM EDT

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There is no requirement for you to do this. The BATFE "requests" that you inform them of permanent changes, but it is not required.

I also doubt they will let you give them a list of possible cailbers.

I have several SBR uppers - and change them out as I see the need, I don't need to inform the BATFE. (unless it's a state thing where you are?)

Bob S.

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THIS

Posted: 4/2/2017 12:19:29 PM EDT

[#3]

To paraphrase an old joke, "with what you have (your SBR), you can have as many of those (uppers in various calibers and lengths) as you want."

The ATF "request" is if you "permanently" dispose of the original configuration. That means permanently sell off the barrel in the original caliber and length. You do NOT need to even bother mentioning using different calibers or barrel lengths with a registered SBR lower.

Posted: 4/2/2017 1:09:23 PM EDT

[#4]

Some day, someone will write one of these letters, and ATF will respond changing BBL lengths or calibers is a taxable event and tell them to file a new form 1.

Posted: 4/2/2017 1:21:19 PM EDT

[#5]

Don't waste your time. I know someone who did this and the ATF wrote back about 6 months later with a short, sweet letter that basically said "Thanks for the notification, but please don't send us letters regarding this in the future. We don't care."

Posted: 4/2/2017 2:23:22 PM EDT

[#6]

It took 2 years before I got a thank you letter back. Though they didn't put the don't bother part in mine.

Posted: 4/3/2017 12:27:02 AM EDT

[#7]

How about on something other than an AR.
Say like a scorpion evo. I'm wanting to cut the barrel shorter into a micro k configuration. Curious if I should send in a letter for the changes.

Posted: 4/3/2017 1:05:42 AM EDT

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How about on something other than an AR.
Say like a scorpion evo. I'm wanting to cut the barrel shorter into a micro k configuration. Curious if I should send in a letter for the changes.

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NO. SBR is an SBR.

Posted: 4/3/2017 7:03:34 AM EDT

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How about on something other than an AR.
Say like a scorpion evo. I'm wanting to cut the barrel shorter into a micro k configuration. Curious if I should send in a letter for the changes.

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The only time I would worry about it, is if I wanted to sell it to someone else.

Since the current BATFE record shows a 7.72" barrel, your choices are to... 1) lie on the Form 4 to the buyer (I wouldn't), or 2) update the BATFE to its new permanent configuration.

Happy Monday,
Bob S.

Posted: 4/3/2017 11:25:56 AM EDT

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The ATF "request" is if you "permanently" dispose of the original configuration. That means permanently sell off the barrel in the original caliber and length.

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Even that isn't a "permanent" change on an AR, though again it is only a request, with no requirement that we comply.

Posted: 4/3/2017 12:31:39 PM EDT

[#11]

Awesome! That is the kind of news I like to hear!

Posted: 4/3/2017 12:32:36 PM EDT

[#12]

Awesome! That is the kind of news I like to hear!

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - going to mail in amendment for SBR calibers , which ones?

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