where should i engrave my lower?

**jimbob2525** · 12-27-20, 03:21

can't decide. it's individual, so my name and city/state. also, is the middle initial mandatory? under the trigger guard and inside magwell lip area seem like common spots but some people say that may be dubious legally...

**ggammell** · 12-27-20, 07:36

“Some people” are wrong.

**JediGuy** · 12-27-20, 08:14

Originally Posted by ggammell

“Some people” are wrong.

Yes.

I got mine on the magazine well.

As far as your middle initial, I would engrave exactly whatever you submitted on your Form 1.
*not an expert, and I use a trust, others will know more on this

**prepare** · 12-27-20, 08:46

Go here for available options;
https://www.identmarking.com/index.p...egory=14354138

Or here;
https://tarheelstatefirearms.com/sto...egory&path=119

Both highly recommended.

**eodinert** · 12-29-20, 05:12

The law says you have to engrave the barrel, frame or receiver. If I were you, I'd engrave the barrel, frame or receiver.

**ggammell** · 12-29-20, 05:25

Originally Posted by eodinert

The law says you have to engrave the barrel, frame or receiver. If I were you, I'd engrave the barrel, frame or receiver.

The single best legal advice given on this forum. EVERRRRRR!

**Bret** · 12-29-20, 08:24

The NFA handbook also says that the engraving must be "conspicuously" placed. The definition of conspicuously is "in a clearly visible way". Take that to mean whatever you want. I personally take it to mean that if I can see it while holding the firearm at whatever angle necessary, then the location is good to go.