I want to start into the SBR and Silencer game. I talked to my local shop and they have me confused big time. I wanna build the whole gun upper and lower, IS that Possible?? They say they need the serial #, well if I order the components to get the serial # for the SBR could I get in trouble?? Any help would be appreciated. I would like to start with the SBR because its not as $$$.
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Do you have a trust?? If so it should be easy to build one that way..If not that should be your first step.
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you can do it but you must have your lower registered as a sbr before you aquire the short barrel.. even possessing the parts to assemble it in one place would put you in violation of the law
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You can build your own SBR...that's what a Form 1 is, an application to manufacture. A completed SBR would be done on a Form 4. You'll need the serial number from the receiver to file the Form 1. Don't keep all the components to complete the SBR in one location until you receive your stamp.
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There is a vast amount of information on this subject in many different threads.
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On some, I got the length of the components and added them. The complete package was right on the money. On others (SCARs, PS90, Uzi) I was mimicking the factory build..so I went with that information.
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Quick and dirty on the process:
1. Form your trust.
2. Decide on and purchase the lower you plan to use for the SBR.
3. Use trust to efile for a tax stamp for your SBR, with the # on your lower.
4. Assemble all your parts MINUS/NOT INCLUDING/WITHOUT your barrel.
5. Wait.
6. Agonize.
7. Visit NFA Tracker at least 18 times a day.
8. Wait.
9. When you get your stamp, purchase your barrel and assemble.
10. Have fun.
11. Realize you are fixing to go deeply in to debt because one stamp only leads to 7 more.....
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Doesn't have to be exact. little time adding together the length of the components should suffice in this particular area.
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I should emphasize the importance of getting a trust. It will greatly ease the process and protect your investment.
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And you should buy your suppressor from Jeremy as well .. why you ask?? because He's f****ing awesome. that's why
OK one other real quick question, I read I should set up my trust and I have to have my trust name, city, state engraved on the lower. I can not abbreviate any of the trust???I will call you Jeremy
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I do want a suppressor but do not have over 1k to put down at this time.
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I do want a suppressor but do not have over 1k to put down at this time.
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Full Trust name is required on the engraving. Keep that in mind when choosing a name.
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First off, what are you wanting to build ( SCAR, AR-15 ect. ). I really don't see why a LGS would need a serial # for anything, your form 1 for SBR, will be completed by you. The ATF will need the # then. A suppressor will be on a form 4 and it will have the serial # on it that is required for the filing. Reason for asking about build, different guns different serial # locations.
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*** With a slight difference in opinion on number 4: If you can pick up a cheap (used) SB-15 pistol stabilizing brace and tube, you can build the full gun and use it now, while you wait for the stamp. When a stripped lower is transferred to you, it will be as a firearm, not a rifle or pistol. Whatever you put on it first (stock or PSB) is what defines it. If it is a pistol, there is no barrel length requirement. When the stamp clears, pull off the PSB and put on your stock of choice. Makes numbers 5 through 8 a little more bearable.
Here is a pistol:
Here's the same SBR a few weeks and a few stamps later:
It may be a good idea to have the lower engraved while stripped so as not having to potentially tear it down. It may also be a good idea to engrave before filing. There are a lot of lgs hacks out there that claim they've done many professional engravings before, come highly recommended from respected sources and then they chew up your lower - ask me how I know. That was free in the end. The repair cost me twice as much as the original plan.
and...unfortunately, I have to agree: Number 11 above is incredibly true.
-Drew
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