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Posted: 6/25/2003 2:39:19 PM EDT
I am really considering building a singleshot .50 cal for myself.  To do it legally what do I need to do or what forms do I register with.  If there is a site about this could you direct me there.  Thanks for all of the help.  Any insight would be appreciated.
Link Posted: 6/26/2003 4:52:35 AM EDT
[#1]
there is a link to building a 50 BMG on roderus custom gun works it is a project in the making but looks good so far hope this helps

DOC
Link Posted: 6/26/2003 9:29:13 AM EDT
[#2]
There are no forms or registration required for home-built, personal use firearms at the Federal level. There may be requirements as far as your state is concerned.
Link Posted: 6/26/2003 9:03:53 PM EDT
[#3]
Neilfj is right.
Here is the federal info:
From [url=http://www.atf.gov/pub/fire-explo_pub/qanda.htm] ATF Questions and Answers[/url]
A7 Does the GCA prohibit anyone from making a handgun, shotgun or rifle?

With certain exceptions a firearm may be made by a nonlicensee provided it is not for sale and the maker is not prohibited from possessing firearms. However, a person is prohibited from making a semiautomatic assault weapon or assembling a nonsporting semiautomatic rifle or nonsporting shotgun from imported parts. In addition, the making of an NFA firearm requires a tax payment and approval by ATF. An application to make a machinegun will not be approved unless documentation is submitted showing that the firearm is being made for a Federal or State agency.

[18 U.S.C. 922(o),(r), (v), and 923, 27 CFR 178.39, 178.40, 178.41 and 179.105]
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Here is a link to the [url=http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/18/pIch44.html] US Code (18 USC 921, et. al.[/url] from the above ATF quote.

You can check your state laws by calling your state district attorneys office and asking for the attorney in charge of firearms issues.  

Cheers, Otto
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