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  • SC-Texas

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    This is interesting. Just received from the BATFE.

    The BATFE will not render an opinion on the effect of an accessory on a firearm unless that farm is included with the accessory and install them the accessory when it is sent to the batfe. One has to wonder if the fact that the ATF is supposedly about to render some new regulations has something to do with this email that I received today.

    The effect that this ruling has on the industry is profound. It greatly increases the cost of bringing new accessories to Market. The accessory manufacturer who is Seeking a determination from the batfe must install the proposed accessory on the firearm that it will be used on and send that combination to the ATF Tech Branch for a determination. This will have a extreme chilling effect own small manufacturers and large manufacturers ability to innovate and bring new products to Market.

    Discontinuance of Accessory ClassificationsEffective Immediately:

    The Firearms Technology Industry Services Branch (FTISB) classifies firearms as defined by the Gun Control Act (GCA) and National Firearms Act (NFA) based on the configuration and the design features of the firearm as submitted by members of the industry.

    Effective immediately, any requests for a determination on how an accessory affects the classification of a firearm under the GCA or NFA must include a firearm with the accessory already installed. Except in cases of conditional import determinations, FTISB will not issue a determination on an accessory unless it is attached to the submitted firearm.

    If you have previously submitted a sample accessory for classification, FTISB will be returning your sample without classification. FTISB will contact you in the near future with further instructions to facilitate the return of your sample.

    https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USATF/bulletins/22189c1
     

    grumper

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    I'm betting any determination from now on will only apply to the identical configuration as the submitted sample.

    Either that or they've gotten tired of ruling on doodads and they only want firearms now. No firearm? No soup for you!
     

    Byrd666

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    I'm not trying to read too much into this. But, with some of the things I've seen mentioned about bumpstocks and trigger actuation enhancement, like the binary trigger things, it makes you kinda wonder who's wagging the tail. The ambiguous wording and descriptions of the process(es) to come leave me wondering what's in store for a whole industry.
     

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    So, a dpms mounted accessory won't be legal on a colt?
    I don't believe every accessory has to be approved or reviewed by the ATF so in your scenario it won't matter.

    I believe only accessories the manufacturer has a question about are submitted.
     

    oldag

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    So the ATF admits they are not smart enough to understand how something works without it being installed?
     

    gshayd

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    Its never over.... never ever get all comfy on this issue. You Children's children will still be fighting this. Liberty requires eternal vigilance.

    Now an accessory maker will be required to submit the accessory attached to every firearm he intends to make it for. Not banned yet but making it harder for new companies to enter the market.
     

    gshayd

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    And taxes on firearms and accessories must go up to support this coming legislation! :banghead:
    And we'll need a new bureau to handle all the paperwork for this.
    If I had my way and was able change things I would convert the ATF to a chain store that sold alcohol, tobacco and firearms and make the taxpers a crapload of money.
     
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