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Posted: 8/16/2007 4:09:26 PM EDT
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So do I understand this right. I have my form one has my rifle listed as an 11.5"- .223/5.56. The procedure to change barrell lengths or caliber is to write ATF and tell them of my intentions and no approval is needed? I had heard some folks had run into trouble when writing "less than 16" or "multi" into the caliber and barrell length sections so I went with the original configuration I intend to get. FYI my form is in the mail check still uncashed. |
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People tend to be very overly cautious with this and it can cause a lot of trouble on the other end. You're better off being specific on the Form 1 (".223" for caliber and "11.5" for barrel length for example). NFA Branch has never returned forms for being specific, but they have for being too vague like "multi" or "less than 16". Some have gotten through like this, some have not. You are not required to maintain the configuration listed on the Form or to notify ATF of barrel length or caliber changes. If you plan to make a permanent change of caliber or barrel, which is highly unlikely with an AR, then you may send them a letter informing them of the changes. ATF's request to notify them of permanent changes is mainly intended for firearms that cannot change barrel lengths or calibers easily (like HKs or other firearms using screwed or pressed-in barrels), not readily convertible firearms like the AR. NFA Branch gets a lot of correspondence and they do not want to modify the Registry unless it's truly permanent. If you can change barrel length and caliber easily, then you can change your mind just as easily and any change is likely not permanent enough to warrant NFA Branch correspondence. Remember, when an examiner is processing an unnecessary barrel length change notification letter, that examiner is not working on your Form 1 or Form 4. |
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