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Not to imply I’m ‘smithing without a Federal license…
Tuesday, June 07, 2022, 20:18

I’m working on our own stuff and studying firearms. These are some mods I’ve wanted to do for some time. No one around here to tackle it.

Years ago I had a FFL class I license (27 yrs.), ammunition manufacturing license, and an actual gunsmithing license through our regional ATF. It was too much, the 11% excise tax on any bullets or ammunition I “made”, and the logbook required for actual gunsmithing. It was not worth it to me and the liability too much. After the three years I dropped the other licenses. Later I dropped the FFL when Obama won a second term. We got an overzealous lady director in our area and I threw the towel in. Just what they were hoping for. I remember there was a huge drop in FFLs nationwide. Little mom and pop stores, gas stations, drug stores, hardware etc. all pressured out.

It’s ok and rewarding to do your own tinkering, not worry about anyone else.