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Yes, it can be legal to make a silencer. For everything Form-1, from silencer designs that are easily made, to filing forms with the BATF, to 3D modeling. Remember, you must have an approved BATF Form-1 to make a silencer. All NFA laws apply.

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What will I need before I start the e-file form 1 ?

Pictures. fingerprint cards.


I know I cant start building until approved, I want to get started but never done anything like this.


Thank You for any help and suggestions
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I've never been able to complete an efile.

With that said, you'll need a 2x2" passport style photo. I think you have to print and mail the copy to the CLEO yourself. ???

two FD258 fingerprint cards

and I have always included 2 copies of the certificate of compliance that says that I certify that I am a US citizen. I'm not really sure they're still required now that they have changed the Form1's that basically checkmark that you are a US citizen now.

I've heard that efile applications are only taking a few weeks. That's awesome.
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John A. wrote:I've heard that efile applications are only taking a few weeks. That's awesome.
Trust or individual? I'm doing a trust. A couple of weeks would be AWESOME!
Of course I need to finish my design so I can file........
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Colo32 wrote:
John A. wrote:I've heard that efile applications are only taking a few weeks. That's awesome.
Trust or individual? I'm doing a trust. A couple of weeks would be AWESOME!
Of course I need to finish my design so I can file........
You can file first, as long as you have length and caliber decided on
300 blackout form 1: http://www.silencertalk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=137293

5.56 form 1:
http://www.silencertalk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=141800&p=955647#p955647
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Colo32 wrote:Trust or individual?
It doesn't matter. E-files are flying out the door.
fishman wrote:You can file first, as long as you have length and caliber decided on
This isn't even set in stone as you can say it'll be a 1" 22lr and amend the form 1, once approved, to a 9" 30cal (or whatever). The amendment doesn't usually take more than a 10 days.
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They were flying out the door.

Not sure what they're doing with the partial guv shutdown though.

NFA branch are still answering the phones, just not sure if examiners are behind their desks.
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As soon as I (we :D ) finish the design, I will know the length!
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John A. wrote:They were flying out the door.

Not sure what they're doing with the partial guv shutdown though.

NFA branch are still answering the phones, just not sure if examiners are behind their desks.
AFAIK, there's just a skeleton crew for handling F3 and LE tax-free transfers. I think all F1 and F4 are suspended until the budget is settled and all .gov personnel go back to work.
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Colo32 wrote:As soon as I (we :D ) finish the design, I will know the length!
Just pick a length and file now. All you need to decide is integral or traditional. Then just design to that length
300 blackout form 1: http://www.silencertalk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=137293

5.56 form 1:
http://www.silencertalk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=141800&p=955647#p955647
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