at 922(u) (stealing a firearm that has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce from the person or premises of an FFL); id. 20. Indeed, several States and municipalities have banned or severely restricted unserialized or 3D printed firearms. The Rule just changes the process of building your firearm this way. Each licensed manufacturer or licensed importer of armor piercing ammunition shall clearly and conspicuously label each package in which armor piercing ammunition is contained, e.g., each box, carton, case, or other container. Rev. [15] For convenience, this notice of proposed rulemaking uses machinegun except when quoting a source to the contrary. . 923(g)(6); 27 CFR 478.39a(b). of licensee; or Form 4473 Serial No. That information helps to fight serious crime. Id. 1. Because it assists law enforcement in this manner, we find its preservation is not only a substantial but a compelling interest.). However, in order to enforce the regulation, a complete grandfathering of existing firearms and silencers is problematic in that manufacturers could continue to Start Printed Page 27738produce non-compliant firearm frames or receivers and falsely market them as grandfathered firearms. FFLs would have the option to mark their existing PMFs themselves. Since PMFs are not Start Printed Page 27735commercially manufactured, if a PMF were received or otherwise acquired by a licensee or disposed of, or imported, the abbreviation PMF would be recorded as the manufacturer in the appropriate column on a licensee's acquisition and disposition record, ATF Form 4473, or import application, as well as the PMF serial number beginning with the abbreviated FFL number in the serial number column. Although under 478.11 and 479.11 singular terms in the regulations must always be read to include the plural form, and vice versa, these changes are necessary to ensure that more than one name, manufacturer, country, importer, or serial number, if appropriate, is recorded when completing importation forms. This proposed rule would modify existing forms and records, such as ATF Forms 4473, NFA forms, importation forms, the Stolen or Lost Firearms Reports, and AD Records, to help ensure that if more than one manufacturer or serial number is identified on any firearm, those names or serial numbers are recorded. The NFA requires firearm manufacturers, importers, and makers to identify each firearm, including a firearm muffler or silencer, with a serial number and such other identification as may be prescribed by regulations. The term suspected PMF is used because of the difficulty of getting law enforcement officials to uniformly enter PMF trace information into ATF's electronic tracing system (eTrace), resulting in reporting inconsistencies of PMFs involved in crime. However, no ATF Form 4473 or NICS background check would be required upon return of the marked firearm to the person from whom it was received, pursuant to 27 CFR 478.124(a). to the courts under 44 U.S.C. If ATF receives a request to examine or copy this information, it will treat it as any other request under the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. Because frames or receivers are included in the definition of firearm, any person who engages in the business of manufacturing, importing, or dealing in frames or receivers must obtain a license from ATF. at 479.102(e); ATF Ruling 2012-1. Privately Made Firearms or Ghost Guns, 1. Due to the possibility that a firearm may have more than one frame or receiver as defined in this rule, and the changes to marking regulations, this rule would make technical amendments to these recordkeeping regulations to make certain words plural, (e.g., manufacturer(s), importer(s), and serial number(s)) in the regulations and for the formatting of their records as applicable. Upon completion of the examination, ATF may return the sample to the person who made the request unless a determination is made that return of the Start Printed Page 27734sample would be or place the person in violation of law. These proposed rules are intended to reduce the practical and administrative problems of marking and registering silencer parts by the regulated industry, and avoid a potential resource burden on ATF to process numerous tax-exempt registration applications with little public safety benefit.[72]. a. Transfer. To properly implement the new definitions, this proposed rule would amend 27 CFR 478.92(a) and 479.102 to explain how and when markings must be applied on each part defined as a frame or receiver, particularly since there could be more than one part of a complete weapon, or complete muffler or silencer device, that is the frame or receiver (i.e., when ATF has not identified specific part(s) as the frame or receiver). 599A(c)(1). However, the cost, capabilities, and availability of 3D printers are quickly improving. The lettering shall be located on the exterior surface of the package which contains information concerning the caliber or gauge of the ammunition. section 2C:39-3(n) (prohibiting possession of firearms manufactured or assembled without serial number); N.Y. The Attorney General is responsible for enforcing the GCA, as amended, and the NFA, as amended. 18 U.S.C. Descriptions of any Significant Alternatives to the Proposed Rule Which Accomplish the Stated Objectives of Applicable Statutes and Which Minimize any Significant Economic Impact of the Proposed Rule on Small Entities, E. 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During debate on the GCA and related bills introduced to address firearms trafficking, Congress recognized that regulation of all firearm parts was impractical. Additionally, a firearm frame or receiver that is not a component part of a complete weapon at the time it is sold, shipped, or disposed of must be identified in the manner prescribed with a serial number and all of the other required markings. The lack of firearm description information in theft/loss reports makes it difficult for ATF to match recovered firearms with those reported as lost or stolen, thereby hindering ATF's efforts to enforce the numerous provisions of the GCA that prohibit thefts. The National Firearms Act defines Any Other Weapon (AOW) as: Any weapon or device capable of being concealed on the person from which a shot can be discharged through the energy of an explosive; A pistol or revolver having a barrel with a smooth bore designed or redesigned to fire a fixed shotgun shell; Weapons with combination shotgun and . This proposed rule would not change the existing requirements for size and depth of markings in 27 CFR 478.92(a)(1) and 479.102(a), but for sake of clarity, consolidates them into a standalone paragraph along with the existing method of measuring the size and depth of markings set forth in 27 CFR 478.92(a)(5) and 479.102(b). When a partially complete frame or receiver parts kit reaches a stage in manufacture where it may readily be completed, assembled, converted, or restored to a functional state, it would be considered a firearm frame or receiver that must be marked. 27 CFR 478.92(a)(2); id. There is no cost associated with this section. Licensees would have 60 days to mark PMFs already in inventory after a final rule becomes effective. 34. This would not affect future production because this work would be part of their normal operations in creating new firearms. It then sets forth the factors ATF considers in making this determination: (a) Which component the manufacturer intended to be the frame or receiver; (b) which component the firearms industry commonly considers to be the frame or receiver with respect to the same or similar firearms; (c) how the component fits within the overall design of the firearm when assembled; (d) the design and function of the fire control components to be housed or integrated; (e) whether the component may permanently, conspicuously, and legibly be identified with a serial number and other markings in a manner not susceptible of being readily obliterated, altered, or removed; (f) whether classifying the particular component is consistent with the legislative intent of the Act and this part; and (g) whether classifying the component as the frame or receiver is consistent with the Director's prior classifications. No single factor is controlling. See 18 U.S.C. documents in the last year, 28 section 69-204(3); N.M. Stat. While a frame or receiver is clearly within the statutory definition of what constitutes a firearm under the GCA, 18 U.S.C. Under the NPRM, the term frame or receiver means, in the case of a firearm muffler or firearm silencer, a part of the firearm that, when the complete device is assembled, is visible from the exterior and provides housing or a structure, such as an outer tube or modular piece, designed to hold or integrate one or more essential internal components of the device, including any of the following: baffles, baffling material, or expansion chamber. These new definitions would clarify for manufacturers and makers of complete muffler or silencer devices that they need only mark each part (or specific part(s) previously determined by the Director) of the device defined as a frame or receiver under this rule. (D) In the case of an imported firearm, the name of the country in which it was manufactured. 74. a. This count refers to the total comment/submissions received on this document as reported by Regulations.gov (last updated on 11/05/2021 at 11:30 pm). Use the PDF linked in the document sidebar for the official electronic format. 49. 28. ATF considered various alternatives when preparing this proposed rule. ATF specifically requests comments on the feasibility of implementing the new definition of firearm frame or receiver in 27 CFR 478.11 and 27 CFR 479.11, and related definitions and amendments that ensure the proper marking, recordkeeping, and traceability of all firearms manufactured, imported, acquired and disposed by Federal firearms licensees. Andrew Lange, Office of Regulatory Affairs, Enforcement Programs and Services, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, U.S. Department of Justice, 99 New York Ave. NE, Mail Stop 6N-518, Washington, DC 20226; telephone: (202) 648-7070 (this is not a toll-free number). This proposed rule would update the new definition of frame or receiver, among other items. July 27, 2020) (granting defendant's post-trial motion for acquittal for manufacturing AR-15 lower receivers without a license because [n]o reasonable person would understand that a part constitutes a receiver where it lacks the components specified in regulation). Specifically, this proposed rule would amend the definition of engaged in the business as it applies to a gunsmith in 27 CFR 478.11 to clarify the meaning of that term as someone who, as a service performed on existing firearms not for sale or distribution by a licensee, devotes time, attention, and labor to repairing or customizing firearms, making or fitting special barrels, stocks, or trigger mechanisms to firearms, or identifying firearms in accordance with this chapter, as a regular course of trade or business with the principal objective of livelihood or profit, but such term shall not include a person who occasionally repairs or customizes firearms, or occasionally makes or fits special barrels, stocks, or trigger mechanisms to firearms.. The information required by this paragraph shall be entered in the proper record book not later than the seventh day following the date of the transaction. This language would supersede ATF Ruling 2013-3 as it applies to licensed manufacturers and importers, but the ruling would remain effective for makers of NFA firearms. This feature is not available for this document. Indeed, the internet is replete with people with no experience completing these firearms. 2007) (describing the tracing process). Alternative 1No change. 1977) (holding that a weapon was a shotgun within the meaning of 26 U.S.C. establishing the XML-based Federal Register as an ACFR-sanctioned All Rights Reserved. ATF anticipates the majority of affected entities are small entities and would experience any range of costs; therefore this rule would have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. Information Required To Be Marked on the Frame(s) or Receiver(s), 6. [50], Nonetheless, like the definition of frame or receiver for projectile weapons, this sub-definition would be flexible enough to encompass changes in technology and parts terminology. See H.R. In the case of a destructive device, the Director may authorize other means of identification or period of time to identify that weapon upon receipt of a letter application or Form 3311.4 from you. These numbers (as of March 4, 2021) are likely far lower than the actual number of PMFs recovered from crime scenes because some law enforcement departments incorrectly trace some PMFs as commercially manufactured firearms, or may not see a need to use their resources to attempt to trace firearms with no serial number or other identifiable markings. While this proposal assures that they won't change their rulings on what parts constitute, legally, a . , Mocoshow.com (April 6, 2021), https://mocoshow.com/blog/county-council-unanimously-approves-ghost-gun-bill/?fbclid=IwAR1KCyFal3AId31WKCTLanR-uEUj_-dW_T32lND5gfKmle_-nvIbZyT052. More information and documentation can be found in our 01/18/2023, 823 ATF's redefinition of "firearm," and ATF's other APA (Administrative Procedure Act of 1946) violations. section 226.040(1)(d)(7); La. The Public Inspection page may also In determining whether a partially complete, disassembled, or inoperable frame or receiver may readily be assembled, completed, converted, or restored to a functional state, the Director may consider any available instructions, guides, templates, jigs, equipment, tools, or marketing materials. section 39-14-134; Tex. Notice of proposed rulemaking; request for comment. In 479.84(b)(8), remove manufacturer and add in its place manufacturer(s), remove the words importer (if known) and add in their place importer(s) (if known), and remove the words serial number, wherever they may be, and add in their place serial number(s). The information required by this paragraph shall be entered in the proper record book not later than the seventh day following the date of the transaction. For more details, please refer to Chapters 1 and 10 of the Regulatory Impact Analysis. Code Ann. (d) Records of importation and manufacture. 2004) (firearms redesigned as ornaments that would take a great deal of time, expertise, equipment, and materials to attempt to reactivate were no longer designed to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive and could not readily be converted to do so). if Forms 4473 filed numerically and add in its place Address of nonlicensee; License No. For PMFs received prior to the effective date of a final rule that are to be identified by the licensee in accordance with 478.92, or by another licensee at the licensee's request, the licensee would be required to first record the firearm as an acquisition in the licensee's AD Records upon receipt from the private owner (whether or not the licensee keeps the PMF overnight). 2006) (a two-hour restoration process using ordinary tools, including a stick weld, is within the ordinary meaning of readily restored); United States v. Mullins, 446 F.3d 750, 756 (8th Cir. Courts interpreting definitions in the IRC have not strictly applied those definitions where they would be manifestly incompatible with the intent of the applicable statute. The following is a nonexclusive list of such weapons and the specific part identified as the frame or receiver as they existed on [date of publication of the final rule]: (i) Colt 1911-type, Beretta/Browning/FN Herstal/Heckler Koch/Ruger/Sig Sauer/Smith Wesson/Taurus hammer fired semiautomatic pistols: The lower portion of the pistol, or grip, that provides housing for the trigger mechanism and hammer, and a structure designed to integrate the slide rails. Acceptable methods of destruction include completely melting, crushing, or shredding the frame or receiver, or by completely severing at least three critical areas of the frame or receiver using a cutting torch having a tip of sufficient size to displace at least 1/4 inch of material at each location. 33. A complete weapon would be defined as a firearm other than a firearm muffler or firearm silencer that contains all component parts necessary to function as designed whether or not assembled or operable. Likewise, a complete muffler or silencer device would be defined as a firearm muffler or firearm silencer that contains all of the component parts necessary to function as designed whether or not assembled or operable. These definitions are needed to explain when a frame or receiver of a firearm, including a firearm muffler or silencer, as the case may be, must be marked. 552). 5842(b), or were accidentally removed, damaged, or worn due to routine use or other innocent reason. In paragraph (a)(2)(iii), remove the word country and add in its place the term country or countries; and. Once marked, the licensee would update the acquisition entry with the identifying information, and then record its return as a disposition to the private owner. This would ensure that the PMF, if ever found by police at a crime scene, can be traced. 47. See How to Properly Destroy Firearms, ATF.gov, https://www.atf.gov/firearms/how-properly-destroy-firearms;; ATF Rul. For additional requirements relating to imported firearms, see Customs regulations at 19 CFR part 134. Firearm Frame or Receiver Such information shall be recorded in a format containing the applicable columns below, except that for armor piercing ammunition, the information and format shall also include the quantity of projectiles: Importer's or Manufacturer's Firearms Acquisition and Disposition Record, Importer's or Manufacturer's Armor Piercing Ammunition Disposition Record. See 27 CFR parts 478, 479. 1996) (pistol with broken firing pin); United States v. Yannott, 42 F.3d 999, 1005 (6th Cir. Upon completion of the examination, the Director may return the sample to the person who made the request unless a determination is made that return of the sample would be or place the person in violation of law. section 571.050; Mont. documents in the last year, 946 Military.com (Jan. 19, 2017), https://www.military.com/daily-news/2017/01/19/army-picks-sig-sauer-replace-m9-service-pistol.html;; Every U.S. military branch is about to get its hands on the Army's new sidearm of choice, 601(6). ATF chose to propose promulgating new definitions of frame or receiver, privately made firearm, gunsmithing, and an update to records retention and new requirements for marking silencers, because they would maximize benefits. The term small entities comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of fewer than 50,000 people. 901(b), 82 Stat. Unlike the prior definitions of frame or receiver that were rigidly tied to three specific fire control components (i.e., those necessary for the firearm to initiate or complete the firing sequence), the new regulatory definition is intended to be general enough to encompass changes in technology and parts terminology. The title and description of the information collection, a description of those who must collect the information, and an estimate of the total annual burden follow. . section 367.040(6)(b); Neb. The term shall include any such identification on a privately made firearm, or an ATF issued serial number. Because privately made firearms are manufactured by someone other than a licensed manufacturer, the serial number that incorporates the abbreviated Federal firearms license (FFL) number placed by a licensee on a PMF under this rule is the importer's or manufacturer's serial number. This definition would help ensure that the serial numbers and other markings necessary to ensure tracing, including those placed by a licensee on a privately made firearm or marked with an ATF-issued serial number,[61] If no portion of split/multi-piece frames or receivers were subject to any existing regulations, such as marking, recordkeeping, or background checks, law enforcement's ability to trace semiautomatic firearms later used in crime would be severely impeded. 18 U.S.C. developer tools pages. 116-88, at 2 (May 28, 2019). See, e.g., Pierre v. Commissioner, 133 T.C. At the same time, it would give an option for manufacturers and importers to avoid marking their city and state as currently required at 478.92(a)(1)(ii)(D), (E) and 479.102(a)(1)(iv) and (v), or obtain a marking variance from this requirement, by allowing them to mark their abbreviated license number as a prefix to the serial number as an alternative because this information can be obtained by looking up the licensee's information. Stat. 90-1097, at 2200 (April 29, 1968) (same). Privately made firearm (PMF). When used in this part, the term serial number shall mean the importer's or manufacturer's serial number.. Licensed importers' records and licensed manufacturers' records of the sale or other disposition of firearms after December 15, 1968, shall be retained until business is discontinued, either on paper, or in an electronic alternative method approved by the Director, at the business premises readily accessible for inspection under this part. 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