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More short barrel issues

Ian on the inherent contradiction in trying to separate firearms into types.

BTW, why didn’t I know about this blog sooner?

4 Responses to “More short barrel issues”

  1. Ian Argent Says:

    Because it’s new. I stopped blogging (at joeuser) a few years back, and this past year got the bug again.
    PS, thanks for the traffic.

  2. Ian Argent Says:

    BTW – Part 3 is now up – The Lair: Two Handguns, One Lawsuit (SBR, SBS, AOW Part 3)

  3. ben Says:

    And then the ATF really brings the stupid with silencers. From their FAQ:

    “The term “repair” does not include replacement of the outer tube of the silencer. The outer tube is the largest single part of the silencer, the main structural component of the silencer, and is the part to which all other component parts are attached. The replacement of the outer tube is so significant an event that it amounts to the “making” of a new silencer. As such, the new silencer must be marked, registered and transferred in accordance with the NFA and GCA.

    In the event that identical replacement parts for a silencer are not available, new and different component parts may be used as long as the silencer retains the same dimensions and caliber. In addition, the repair may result in a minimal reduction in the length of the outer tube due to rethreading, but repair may not increase the length of the outer tube. Increasing the length of the outer tube significantly affects the performance of the silencer and results in the “making” of a new silencer. As stated above, a new silencer must be marked, registered and transferred in accordance with the NFA and GCA. Reducing the length of the tube by a minimal amount in order to repair a silencer is often necessary to replace damaged end caps, as the tube must be rethreaded. Such minimal reduction of the length of the tube uses all of the original parts, does not significantly affect performance of the silencer, and may be done as part of a repair process without making a new silencer.”

  4. ben Says:

    In fact, the entire silencer FAQ is mind numbing:

    http://www.atf.gov/firearms/faq/national-firearms-act-silencers.html

    Talk about victimless crimes.

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