i have a home build i put together on a 80% receiver what are the laws on trying to sell this?

I dont think you can. It has no serial number. The only cheep way is to demil it. The expensive is to put it on a form 5320.1 I only think this is the case, maybe some way out around all the paperwork.

i punched in a serial number but idk if that helps or not.

False.



CFR 478.92 applies to licensed manufacturers and licensed importers, it mentions no requirements for an individual to serialize a firearm.

The BATFE say's 'should' be engraved.  This is the only time they use that term, the other mandatory regulations use terms like 'required' and 'must'

Yes you can sell it.  However, i would humbly suggest you do not.  You have to think of liability here.   If anything happens, you are the manufacturer, and they might be able to sue you into oblivion for damage/injury/loss of life.   You are taking on a whole lot of liability.  Personally I would would just either de-mill it, or chop the receiver and sell it as a kit.  You will get less, but will not have the same liability as if you sold them an assembled rifle of your manufacture.  

Easily taken care of with a hold harmless agreement.

With starting another fight yes you can sell it would I nooooo... You can build and then shoot your gun and not like it then sell it but if a agent or even the person you sell it to wants to get harsh its a problem you will have to throw money to in order for it to go away...

any attorney worth his salt will tell you those are not worth the paper they are written on.

I pay them with money, not salt.

I have helped many builders in my area build there own on  legit recievers and home bent and polish bends but the word here is helped... They do the work and they are the manufacturer of their own build.. I personally own 8 of my wn builds from AK to AR to Galil and now FAL,s till I get my FFL,s. I don't think it's worth the risk..If you plan on building I'd use pre built recievers that way that part is out of the way, I would not sell any of my 80 percent builds. Just not worth it...

I went to the SOURCE link above and it says NOT FOR SALE OR DISTRABUTION in plain spanish

Read as you can not build for the sole purpose of selling and/or distributing said rifle IF you do not hold a license.  As if you are in the business of manufacturing.

In the same section in which you got your quote, the last paragraph:

"Individuals manufacturing sporting-type firearms for their own use need not hold Federal Firearms Licenses (FFLs). However, we suggest that the manufacturer at least identify the firearm with a serial number as a safeguard in the event that the firearm is lost or stolen. Also, the firearm should be identified as required in 27 CFR 478.92 if it is sold or otherwise lawfully transferred in the future."

You may build the rifle for yourself, and it is suggested that you serialize it for record keeping, but as per regulation, you are required to mark it if at some later point you decide to sell/transfer.

It's always good to read everything!

Incorrect.  The BATFE uses the language 'should' be engraved, it does not say it is required. Then they reference 27 CFR 478.92, which lists requirements for licensed manufacturers but contains no requirements for unlicensed individuals.