ATF Comments on 3-D Printing of Firearms
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 12:29 pm
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And cheaper.Libertarian_Geek wrote:... zip-guns were always easy to make.
As long as there is absolutely zero compensation for the item then you can "give it away". This also means YOU must provide 100% of the materials and simply walk away from it.....warjunky1428 wrote:From the ATF response, I noticed something that appears to be clearly defined yet I'm sure has another clause to prohibit it.
They define the term "engaged in business" as the distribution of firearms with the return of profit or means of livelihood or business. So if someone manufactures and gives away firearms, as long as the recipient is qualified to own them, they may do so at any volume they prefer. Am I reading that correct? There is no profit, no trade, no business, no return, and the recipients are legally allowed to own firearms. So this according to them is legal, correct?
Premise 1: The ATF thinks that if you provide a service (even without compensation), you're engaged in business.Bendersquint wrote:As long as there is absolutely zero compensation for the item then you can "give it away". This also means YOU must provide 100% of the materials and simply walk away from it.....warjunky1428 wrote:From the ATF response, I noticed something that appears to be clearly defined yet I'm sure has another clause to prohibit it.
They define the term "engaged in business" as the distribution of firearms with the return of profit or means of livelihood or business. So if someone manufactures and gives away firearms, as long as the recipient is qualified to own them, they may do so at any volume they prefer. Am I reading that correct? There is no profit, no trade, no business, no return, and the recipients are legally allowed to own firearms. So this according to them is legal, correct?
If THEY provide the materials then you are providing a service, regardless if you are being compensates....providing a service qualifies as "engaged in business".
You can't do it in unlimited volume either, you can give away your PERSONAL firearm, once you start making multiples and giving them away you are in business of making firearms.