Posted: 5/15/2026 10:58:26 AM EDT
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Anyone know of a place that doesn't laser engraving for SBRs in the San Marcos, Buda, South Austin area? I have like 6 items I need engraved and would prefer a place that doesn't want $100 for each item to be engraved. |
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I'd wait till August to see if the requirement goes away. This one of the 34 rule changes put forth by the ATF. https://www.atf.gov/rules-and-regulations/atf-launches-new-era-reform/clarify#17P 1140-AA70: Allowing Makers to Adopt Certain Markings for National Firearms Act - NPRM ATF is proposing to allow individuals who make National Firearms Act (NFA) firearms by altering existing firearms to adopt markings already applied by the original manufacturer rather than applying additional, redundant markings. Because the original importer and manufacturer’s serial number and markings are already required by statute and regulation, this proposal eliminates a duplicative regulatory requirement while ensuring NFA marking requirements are satisfied. ATF has previously accommodated this practice through individual variances; this proposed rule codifies that accommodation into regulation to provide consistent, clear guidance across the industry. |
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Originally Posted By r-2-k-b-a: Its good to see this assinine redundant, and in my view flat wrong requirement. The maker of the gun is COLT. Not MR. Smith. Though if SBR SBS stops being " regulated " then the practice wouldn't be an issue then either. Agree! Hopefully the GOA court case remove it from NFA. At least we are making progress. |
"An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life." - Robert A. Heinlein
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Though it looks like for another couple of years we might not be required to engrave so it might be worth it to wait on it as was said. It depends I guess how in a hurry you are. The bad part is some asshat in a few years can change it back and declcare all the ones not engraved to be ILLEGAL or some shit. I wont feel bad if a bunch of engravers are a bit idle. |
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Originally Posted By r-2-k-b-a: Though it looks like for another couple of years we might not be required to engrave so it might be worth it to wait on it as was said. It depends I guess how in a hurry you are. The bad part is some asshat in a few years can change it back and declcare all the ones not engraved to be ILLEGAL or some shit. I wont feel bad if a bunch of engravers are a bit idle. The comment period ends on August 4th in the Federal Registory. The rule change will go in effect shortly after that unless there is a lot of push back. I doubt the anti-gun crowd knows anything about engraving. If there's any push back it will be with having firearms sent to your home if you buy online with an in state FFL. Even though you have to complete the 1173 online and go through a FBI NICS E-Check unless your an LTC holder. |
"An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life." - Robert A. Heinlein