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Posted: 12/12/2001 10:54:44 AM EDT
I'm sorry if this subject has been hashed over but, I want to know for sure if buying a 80% finished receiver casting without a FFL is legal? It seams almost to good to be true that a small amount of cash and some GOOD machining on my part is all that is needed to get a receiver and build a rifle around it( in my case, a 10/22 target rifle ). Am I missing something or what?
I would hate to see some guys on my doorstep asking me to spend a few YEARS in their "hotel".
Any info on this mater would help.  
Thanks
Link Posted: 12/12/2001 1:23:45 PM EDT
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Geez, R8taper - since this is your very first post you should've asked how to make a machine gun!!!!  [:P]
Link Posted: 12/12/2001 1:28:11 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 12/12/2001 1:45:22 PM EDT
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there's nothing wrong with his question at all...  yes, it is legal for you to build your own firearm (state/local laws may vary).  You can build it from scratch or from a partially completed receiver which, if under 80%, isn't considered a firearm.
Link Posted: 12/12/2001 1:57:31 PM EDT
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[url]www.tanneryshop.com[/url] for 80% castings, including 10/22.  

Yes, it's legal federally.  State laws may not allow it.  You may not create an "assault weapon" and you may not make a firearm "with intent to sell" it.  Which doesn't mean you can't change your mind later.
Link Posted: 12/12/2001 2:17:20 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 12/12/2001 2:25:52 PM EDT
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[url]www.tanneryshop.com[/url]
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Too bad the guy can't spell
Link Posted: 12/12/2001 2:42:21 PM EDT
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i think his site is haveing dificulties, but he is a homestead site you should try [url]www.homestead.com[/url]ant search for tanneryshop. lots of good stuff there.
Link Posted: 12/13/2001 5:23:40 AM EDT
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I believe it is necessary to give it a serial #, and I think some communication with ATF must take place.  It is legal though.  
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wrong, and wrong.

No SN needed, though ATF suggests one be put on for identification purposes in case of theft, etc.

No paperwork needs to be filed.
Link Posted: 12/13/2001 5:37:13 AM EDT
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[url]www.tanneryshop.com[/url]
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Too bad the guy can't spell
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?? Which guy?  

The site pops right up for me.

Serial number only needed for selling, [i]after[/i] you changed your mind about why you made it in the first place.
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