What do you all think?

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METALMAN
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What do you all think?

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So I just submitted my Form 1 to build my first silencer. I have a great design and can't wait for approval so I can get started. This is my question: I'de like to photo document the entire process to show everyone the design and how it all will go together, culminating with a Youtube video of the can in action.
Do you think this is a good idea? Or should I refrain from providing such detail? I'm proud of the things I build so I'm not sure the stigma(s) , or lack there-of, in doing something as detailed as I suggest. Not to mention if there might be some legal paramount I might be breaching.

What do you all think?
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go for it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDtd2jNIwAU MUSAFAR!
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Yep go for it.
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You are entitled to build one silencer with your form 1. Build and document. It is your right. Your'e doing nothing wrong. No white guilt necessary.
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Post by ranb »

Go for it, there are or were a few tutorial threads with photos on this forum.

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Post by METALMAN »

Will do . As soon as my form1 comes in I will document it [THE BUILD] and post it here for all of you to see!! Thanks guys!
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I've done it twice, once in great detail on BARF.com... I think it's still there.

Just realize you are showing the finished and complete design to the whole world. So don't alter it or repair it after it's done. The first is illegal, and the second still seems to be a gray area.
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Post by SigOwner »

Do it! I did so with mine.

Although if you have a unique design that you think you may want to patent, or if you copy a patented design in building yours, you may not want to show those parts of it.
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