Category Archives: SBR

What are the requirements for engraving an item you are building on a Form 1?

Posted on January 25, 2015 by John Pierce

This is one of those questions that gets asked over and over again and I should have written about it long before now. But today I correct that omission. Let’s walk through this in 10 easy steps. 1)  When you build an … Continue reading →

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Sig Sauer issues a press release hinting at legal action over stabilizing brace issue

Posted on January 21, 2015 by John Pierce

Update:  For the latest news on the stabilizing brace issue, see my March 21, 2017 update. … I received a call today from a client who had just read my article about the ATF’s open letter concerning the stabilizing brace issue. … Continue reading →

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The ATF has issued an open letter on the stabilizing brace issue

Posted on January 16, 2015 by John Pierce

Update:  The ATF has reversed their position once again.  See my March 21, 2017 update for the latest news. ……… Based upon a flurry of questions from friends and clients, on December 28th of last year I wrote an article entitled … Continue reading →

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Who can ask to see my tax stamp?

Posted on January 14, 2015 by John Pierce

I tell all of my clients to keep a copy of both their approved tax stamps and their NFA trust on them at all times they are in possession of their NFA items.   But if you follow that advice … Continue reading →

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Does 922(r) apply when building an SBR from an imported pistol?

Posted on January 7, 2015 by John Pierce

I received a call last week from a client who was planning to SBR a swiss pistol and wanted to know whether the US-made parts requirement of 922(r) would apply. His concern is understandable since this is yet another area where … Continue reading →

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