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Wordsmithing for Gunsmiths
Recently, we brought you a two-part blog on the perils of federal definitions of “guns,” including that federal statutes and regulations can – and do – differ. Today, we want to continue to emphasize the...
But Does It Help Manufacturers
(Download Above or Read Below) But Does It Help Manufacturers? Delivered to the desk of the Governor on May 22, 2013 was a bill passed by the Missouri Legislature asserting state supremacy in matters of...
When is a “Gun” not a “Gun?” (Part 2)
In the first part of this blog, we looked at how to read definitions of various types of guns, as found in the Gun Control Act of 1968 and accompanying regulations. In this second part of the blog,...
When is a “Gun” not a “Gun?” (Part 1)
(It’s actually not a trick question.) The simple answer is: when you’re reading the laws, regulations, rulings, and guidance documents related to guns. The National Firearms Act of 1968 defines...
Manufacturer Firearms in Transit to the NRA Annual Convention
If you are a manufacturer of firearms with a booth display at the NRA annual convention in Houston, don’t forget to read ATF Ruling 2010-1. The ATF Ruling discusses two scenarios pertinent to gun shows....
NICS on the Numbers, Practically Speaking
Here’s some NICS on the numbers from the latest NICS newsletter: 953,613 NICS checks were received the week of 12/17/2012-12/23/2012, making it the highest volume week; 177,710 NICS checks were received...
Serials and Three-Legged Stools
It may be cliché that the devil’s in the details, but when it comes to proper firearms markings, the cliché is the simple truth. If you’re a manufacturer of firearms, to ensure your compliance with...
Before that Firearm or Ammunition Leaves Your Hands
All Federal Firearms Licensees should be aware that there are prohibited categories of buyers of firearms and ammunition. If we tell you there are nine categories of prohibited buyers of firearms and...
Firearms Trafficking
In the first part of this blog, we used a recent Congressional Research Service report as a springboard into the question of how firearms can end up going from the legal stream of commerce into illegal use or...