about 4 years ago the BATF started making a big push to get gunsmiths to drop their 01 FFLs and switch to a manufacturing license. The reasoning was somewhat odd, they feel we perform the same tasks done during the manufacturing processes, so therefore we are manufacturers. I have both a importers license and a manufactures license. Every year I file zero new guns built from scratch. Odd, but it is what they want me to do under current reasoning. I do not make the rule but do need to follow them.
Steve

Firearms imports, consignments


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