Receiver markings for SBRs
Both myself and my dad are real close to finding and filing the paperwork for our own SBRs, but we've been struggling with deciding to go the Form 1 or Form 4 route. I was thinking more Form 4, under the impression it would keep my information off of the gun. A little Google-action later, and I come up with this:
http://www.uzitalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17660
Specifically, here's the letter the man received from the ATF:
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w...rengraving.jpg
Let me repeat the last paragraph for emphasis.
Quote:
While our advice that "there is no requirement for you to add any additional markings to the receiver after the approved SBR modifications are completed" is correct, we were remiss in advising you that the maker is required to identify the firearm with his or her name, city, and state. These markings, as provided in § 479.102, may be placed on the frame, receiver, or barrel. Accordingly, you can place your name, city, and state on the barrel of the firearm.
The ATF is saying they were remiss in advising that the maker is required to identify the firearm with his or her name, city, and state. I'm correct in my understanding that this means they were negligent in advising that you, the maker of the NFA item, to add your information to the weapon?
I see a lot of folks with markings on their guns, but if I'm reading that letter correctly and I don't have to add anything to the gun if I'm altering an existing firearm into an SBR...
-B