SBR question

[harley440]

I was wanting to change the length of a SBR that has already been tax stamped. Whats the best way to notify the ATF that I have changed my weapon and shortened the oal of it? I looked on their website and couldn’t find any info on this topic. Thanks for any info.

 

[Semper Gumby]

What specifically are you doing to change it to make it shorter?

 

[harley440]

Shorter barrel and changing the stock.

 

[Semper Gumby]

If you were just changing the stock, you wouldn't need to do anything. If you're permanently reducing OAL, you need to contact the NFA branch of the ATF: https://www.atf.gov/firearms/national-firearms-act-division.

It should also say the same thing on the form 1.

 

[Semper Gumby]

Once the firearm is registered as a short-barreled rifle (SBR) can I remove/change the “stabilizing brace” or attach an item marketed as a stock? If so, am I required to notify ATF in advance? | Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

Yes, once the firearm is registered as an SBR, you can change out the “brace” device or stock for a different brace or stock. You do not need to contact ATF/NFA because changing the brace/stock does not change the configuration of the SBR. However, if the length of the firearm has changed you...

www.atf.gov

 

[harley440]

If you were just changing the stock, you wouldn't need to do anything. If you're permanently reducing OAL, you need to contact the NFA branch of the ATF: https://www.atf.gov/firearms/national-firearms-act-division.

It should also say the same thing on the form 1.

Ok thanks buddy! I appreciate the info

 

[Semper Gumby]

Someone can correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the notification to the ATF is more of a request than a requirement.

 

[BigMike]

Someone can correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the notification to the ATF is more of a request than a requirement.

Correct. If you get checked, being able to recreate the configuration on the stamp is sufficient. Atleast that's my understanding.

 

[harley440]

Correct. If you get checked, being able to recreate the configuration on the stamp is sufficient. Atleast that's my understanding.

I sent ATF a message today and they responded and said just a simple signed email sent to them with my new configuration and all details from my form 1 would get my weapon updated. I’d hate to get checked and not be able to replicate my original configuration. I appreciate all the information.

 

[godsent2016]

If the SBR was tax stamped and its overall length changed, contact the ATF NFA branch, a licensed Class 3 dealer, or a firearms attorney to find out if any paperwork or other steps are needed to stay compliant.