ATF will carefully consider all comments, as appropriate, received on or before the closing date, and will give comments after that date the same consideration if practical to do so, but assurance of consideration cannot be given except as to comments received on or before the closing date. Complete weapon. In recent years, the number of PMFs recovered from crime scenes throughout the country has increased. In paragraph (b)(1)(iv)(G), remove the words serial number and add in Start Printed Page 27749their place the words serial number(s); c. In paragraph (c)(2)(ii), remove the word manufacturer and add in its place the word manufacturer(s); d. In paragraph (c)(2)(iii), remove country of manufacturer and add in its place country or countries of manufacturer(s) of the firearm or privately made firearm (if privately made in the United States); and. Numerous courts have held that weapons designed to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive are firearms under 18 U.S.C. of the issuing agency. iii. Register, and does not replace the official print version or the official (a) Identification required. Licensees shall retain each Form 4473 until business is discontinued, either on paper, or in an electronic alternative method approved by the Director, at the Start Printed Page 27751business premises readily accessible for inspection under this part. ATF's redefinition of "firearm," and ATF's other APA (Administrative Procedure Act of 1946) violations. This is consistent with prior ATF guidance to the firearms industry. Accordingly, the rule has been reviewed by OMB. (2) Destructive devices. Partially Complete, Disassembled, or Inoperable Frame or Receiver, D. Definitions of Complete Weapon and Complete Muffler or Silencer Device, E. Definition of Privately Made Firearm, F. Definition of Importer's or Manufacturer's Serial Number, 1. An Identification, to the Extent Practicable, of All Relevant Federal Rules Which May Duplicate, Overlap or Conflict With the Proposed Rule, 5. This alternative would grandfather in all existing firearms that would not meet the serialization standard for partially complete and split frames or receivers. 2006) (a starter gun that can be modified in less than one hour by a person without any specialized knowledge to fire may be considered readily convertible under the GCA); United States v. One TRW, Model M14, 7.62 Caliber Rifle, 441 F.3d 416, 422-24 (6th Cir. There shall also be placed on the same surface of the package in block lettering at least 1/8 inch in height the words FOR GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES OR EXPORTATION ONLY. The statements required by this subparagraph shall be on a contrasting background. However, because PMFs do not have markings identifying the name of a licensed manufacturer or importer, model, serial number, or caliber/gauge, licensees might only record a type of firearm (e.g., pistol, revolver, rifle, or shotgun) in their AD Records and on ATF Forms 4473. section 2C:39-3(d); N.Y. Ann. ATF received a petition for rulemaking from Everytown for Gun Safety, a non-profit organization, proposing to define firearm frame or receiver in 27 CFR 478.11. The proposed new regulatory definition of frame or receiver would be a multi-part definition added to 27 Start Printed Page 27727CFR 478.11 and 479.11 (referencing section 478.11). As explained in that ruling, whether the end product is to become a complete weapon or device, or a frame or receiver to be disposed of separately, firearms that are actively awaiting materials, parts, or equipment repair to be completed are still considered to be actively in the manufacturing process. a. This is because the outer tube would be the only housing for essential internal components (e.g., baffles or baffling material) of the complete device. This proposed rule is not a major rule as defined by section 251 of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, 5 U.S.C. section 2C:39-3(n) (prohibiting possession of firearms manufactured or assembled without serial number); N.Y. 2013) (damaged pistol with corroded, missing and broken components); United States v. Rivera, 415 F.3d 284, 285-87 (2nd Cir. Licensees must record each receipt (whether or not kept overnight) or other acquisition (including from a personal collection) and disposition (including to a personal collection) of a privately made firearm as required by this part, except that such information need not be recorded if the firearm is being identified under the direct supervision of another licensee with their information. The serial number identified on each part of a weapon defined as a frame or receiver must be the same number, but must not duplicate any serial number(s) placed by the licensee on any other firearm. Otherwise, we will not have tracing capability. ATF estimates that this rule could potentially affect 132,023 entities, including all FFLs and non-FFL manufactures and retailers of firearm kits, but anticipates that the majority of entities affected by this rule would experience minimal or no additional costs. section 18-12-103; Conn. Gen. Stat. By engraving, casting, stamping (impressing), or otherwise conspicuously placing or causing to be engraved, cast, stamped (impressed) or otherwise placed on each part (or specific part(s) previously determined by the Director) defined as a frame or receiver thereof, a serial number, in a manner not susceptible of being readily obliterated, altered, or removed. Consistent with the language and purpose of the GCA, this proposed provision is necessary to allow ATF to trace all firearms acquired and disposed of by licensees, prevent illicit firearms trafficking, and provide guidance to FFLs and the public with respect to PMF transactions with the licensed community. Paper records that do not contain any open disposition entries and with no dispositions recorded within 20 years may be stored at a separate warehouse, which shall be considered part of the business premises for this purpose and subject to inspection under this part. 18 U.S.C. With respect to the fire control components housed by the frame or receiver, the definition would include, at a minimum, any housing or holding structure for a hammer, bolt, bolt carrier, breechblock, cylinder, trigger mechanism, firing pin, striker, or slide rails. Ann. This proposed rule would affect a one-time number of responses of 12,088 responses (6,044 respondents * 2 responses). (d) Gunsmith. [7], Although ATF's regulatory definitions of frame or receiver do not expressly capture these types of firearms (i.e., split/multi-piece receivers) that now constitute the majority of firearms in the United States,[8] Add a sentence after the sixth sentence; and. Rev. For non-FFL manufacturers of firearm parts kits containing a part defined as a firearm frame or receiver, ATF anticipates there would be a significant impact on these individual companies, but notes that the overall industry impact would also be minimal. Rev. 26 U.S.C. 5 U.S.C. 1987) (revolver with no firing pin and cylinder did not line up with barrel). 70. This would not affect future production because this work would be part of their normal operations in creating new firearms. However, to reduce costs incurred by licensees, ATF anticipates that it would exercise its discretion not to enforce a title format change to the AD Record to add and/or PMF in the manufacturer column until an existing paper record book is completed (i.e., closed out) or electronic record version updated in the normal course of business, provided each PMF received is accurately recorded as a PMF in the manufacturer column. Basically, according to the definition set forth by the ATF it is not a pistol, not a rifle and not under the jurisdiction of the NFA therefore it classifies as an other firearm. The caliber and type of projectile is not factored into the classification. documents in the last year, by the Indian Affairs Bureau 18 U.S.C. It has been impractical to treat each small part of a firearm as if it were a weapon. 1997) (shotgun with broken breech bolt); United States v. Hunter, 101 F.3d 82 (9th Cir. electronic version on GPOs govinfo.gov. Laws section 446.205(5)(1),(4); Minn. Stat. Not only is it difficult for manufacturers to apply identifying markings, there is also the administrative difficulty in timely filing and processing numerous ATF Forms 2, Notice of Firearms Manufactured or Imported upon manufacture of each part, and ATF Forms 3, Application for Tax-Exempt Transfer of Firearm and Registration to Special Occupational Taxpayer upon sale or other disposition of each part to another qualified licensee. 19. Penal Law section 265.02(3); N.C. Gen. Stat. 26 CFR 177.50 (rescinded). Because the agency has determined that it will, the agency has prepared an initial regulatory flexibility analysis as described in the RFA. After commencing business, licensees must record all firearms received and disposed of by the business in the AD Record to include the following information separated into columns: Manufacturer and/or importer, model, serial no., type, and caliber or gauge. 1953) (True enough, [these fishing rod kits] might be called `blanks' by those engaged in the trade, but what could they be called or to what practical use could they be put other than `fishing rods?' A firearm muffler or silencer is defined to include any combination of parts designed and intended for the use in assembling or fabricating a firearm silencer or muffler and any part intended only for use in such assembly or fabrication. 18 U.S.C. 01/18/2023, 249 60. 340, 343 (Ct. Cl. On April 11, 2022, the US Attorney General signed the new ATF final rule 2021R-05F - Definition of "Frame or Receiver" and Identification of Firearms. Be legible and appear in minimum 12 point font size (.17 inches); 3. Any interested person who desires an opportunity to comment orally at a public hearing should submit his or her request, in writing, to the Director of ATF within the 90-day comment period. 921-931; 44 U.S.C. See footnote 72 infra. 5 U.S.C. Ann. documents in the last year, 946 2d 262, 272-73 (S.D.N.Y. Gen. Laws 269 section 11C; Mich. Comp. 923(i), and regulated as a firearm, see 18 U.S.C. [29] 2d 262, 272-73 (S.D.N.Y. This means that in order to legally possess the firearm in this configuration, it must be registered with the ATF and the owner . Neither the GCA nor the NFA explain at what point in the manufacturing process the required markings must be placed. 67. 21. Note: This section is intended to provide basic guidance in understanding firearm terminology. [49], ATF anticipates that, under this supplemental definition, the outer tube of a complete muffler or silencer device would be considered the frame or receiver with respect to most commercial silencer designs currently on the market. Moreover, without any markings, they are nearly impossible to trace. (1) Marking of ammunition. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. The President of the United States manages the operations of the Executive branch of Government through Executive orders. Each licensed manufacturer or licensed importer of armor piercing ammunition shall clearly and conspicuously label each package in which armor piercing ammunition is contained, e.g., each box, carton, case, or other container. Stat. 921(a)(3)(A) states that a weapon need not function so long as it is designed to, or may readily be converted to, expel a projectile. Table 1 provides a summary of the provisions of this proposed rule, along with the estimated affected population, costs, and benefits. The ATF will use a six-factor system to determine whether a modified firearm meets the clarified definition of a rifle, and would hence be subject to additional regulations. 2013) (gun that was restored with 90 minutes of work, using widely available parts and equipment and common welding techniques, fit comfortably within the readily restorable standard); United States v. TRW Rifle 7.62x51mm Caliber, 447 F.3d 686, 692 (9th Cir. [25], With the proliferation of PMFs, ATF has also received numerous requests from licensees seeking clarity on how they may be accepted and recorded so that they can track their inventories, process warranty claims, reconcile any missing inventory, respond to trace requests, and report lost or stolen PMFs to police and insurance companies. 1993) (revolver with hammer filed down); United States. better and aid in comparing the online edition to the print edition. are not part of the published document itself. The Department of Justice ("Department") proposes amending Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF") regulations to provide new regulatory definitions of "firearm frame or receiver" and "frame or receiver" because the current regulations fail to capture the full meaning of those terms. 18 U.S.C. The following are nonexclusive examples that illustrate this definition: (a) Firearm muffler or silencer frame or receiver. 2006) (upholding district court's finding that .50 caliber rifle kits with incomplete receivers were firearms under 921(a)(3)(A) because they could easily be converted to expel a projectile); United States v. Morales, 280 F. Supp. The amended complaint adds a statement that: the "final rule" violates the First Amendment, because it includes a prohibition on the distribution of information regarding unfinished firearms parts. United States v. Thompson/Center Arms, 504 U.S. 505, 513, n.6 (1992) (a rifle was made under the NFA when a pistol was packaged together with a disassembled rifle parts kit); United States v. Hunter, 843 F. Supp. Alternative 2Everytown for Gun Safety petition. ATF previously approved electronic storage of certain records under the conditions set forth in ATF Rulings 2016-1 (Acquisition and Disposition Records) and 2016-2 (ATF Forms 4473). This rule is not intended to supersede State requirements unless there is a direct and positive conflict between them such that they cannot be reconciled or consistently stand together. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, Department of Justice. The significant alternatives considered are set forth in Section IV(A)(9) of this preamble. The term AR-15 has become a catchall that includes a variety of weapons that look and operate similarly); Paul M. Barrett, Glock: The Rise of America's Gun 21-23 (2013) (Today the Glock is on the hip of more American police officers than any other handgun.); A Star Is BornU.S. 27 CFR 478.92(a)(2); id. The manufacturer or importer can then mark without needing to ask ATF for a classification. Privately made firearm (PMF). See HandleBandle, DIY: How to Build a Gun at Home (That Shoots) Part 1, YouTube (Oct. 7, 2018), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nO-8Pns9aq4;; HandleBandle, Polymer 80 with No Experience Tips (Build Part 2), YouTube (Oct. 7, 2018), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0JM5v45vsg; HandleBandle, Legally Building a Gun in My Living Room (5D Tactical Glock Kit), YouTube (Oct. 18, 2018), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SaNLrhnnuA. See Once Banned, Now Loved and Loathed: How the AR-15 Became `America's Rifle', New York Times (Mar. should verify the contents of the documents against a final, official documents in the last year, by the Energy Department For these reasons, the Department proposes amending ATF's regulations to clarify the definition of firearm and to provide a more comprehensive definition of frame or receiver so that those definitions more accurately reflect firearm configurations not explicitly captured under the existing definitions in 27 CFR 478.11 and 479.11. 923(i); see 27 CFR 478.92, 479.102. Now according to a leaked draft of an ATF proposed rule, the very definition of a firearm could be changing. Agencies review all submissions and may choose to redact, or withhold, certain submissions (or portions thereof). July 27, 2020) (granting defendant's post-trial motion for acquittal for manufacturing AR-15 lower receivers without a license because [n]o reasonable person would understand that a part constitutes a receiver where it lacks the components specified in regulation). In accordance with the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA), ATF prepared an Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis (IRFA) that examines the impacts of the proposed rule on small entities (5 U.S.C. Licensees are also required by law to report the theft or loss of firearms on a Federal Firearms Licensee Theft/Loss Report, ATF Form 3310.11, which includes a description of the manufacturer, importer, model, serial number, type, and caliber/gauge of each firearm stolen or lost. [1] Because it assists law enforcement in this manner, we find its preservation is not only a substantial but a compelling interest.). 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The second largest impact would be $12,828 if a manufacturer had to retool their existing production equipment, but ATF anticipates this is unlikely because this proposed rule encompasses the majority of existing technology. ATF Releases Final Version of Pistol Brace Rule. The Polymer 80 assembly, for example, may be completed in under thirty minutes. Descriptions of any significant alternatives to the proposed rule which accomplish the stated objectives of applicable statutes and which minimize any significant economic impact of the proposed rule on small entities. Such a narrow interpretation of what constitutes a frame or receiver would allow persons to avoid: (a) Obtaining a license to engage in the business of manufacturing or importing upper or lower frames or receivers; (b) identifying upper or lower frames or receivers with a serial number and other traceable markings; (c) maintaining records of upper or lower frames or receivers produced or imported through which they can be traced; and (d) running NICS checks on potential transferees to determine if they are legally prohibited from receiving or possessing firearms when they acquire upper or lower frames or receivers. 921(a)(3)(A) even if they cannot expel a projectile in their present form or configuration. Like changes to the recordkeeping regulations, these amendments would make certain words plural, (e.g., manufacturer(s), importer(s), and serial number(s)) to ensure that the Federal firearms licensee is recording more than one manufacturer, importer, and serial number, if appropriate, on Forms 4473. This is because any housing or structure designed to hold or integrate an essential internal component of the muffler or silencer device would meet the definition. This proposed rule will not have substantial direct effects on the States, the relationship between the Federal Government and the States, or the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. Currently, the regulations assume that each part defined as a muffler or silencer must be marked and registered. 2004) (firearms redesigned as ornaments that would take a great deal of time, expertise, equipment, and materials to attempt to reactivate were no longer designed to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive and could not readily be converted to do so). Many kits that include unfinished frame or receivers have been sold by nonlicensees who were not required to run a background check or maintain transaction records. The serial number identified on each part of a weapon, including a weapon parts kit, defined as a frame or receiver must be the same number, but must not duplicate any serial number(s) placed by the licensee or maker on any other firearm. 27 CFR 478.11. 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