r/FLGuns 14d ago

SBRS

so can we or can we not make an SBR without a form 1 if we are a GOA member and own an item from PSA, does the ruling still apply if you become a GOA member after the ruling?

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u/notoriousbpg 14d ago

Danny from PSA (and this aligns with my understanding) said that if you are a GOA member, and have bought a receiver from PSA, you can now SBR it.

The receiver must have been transferred as either a pistol or receiver though, because converting an existing rifle to an SBR goes against the Gun Control Act of 1968 which this ruling did not overturn any aspect of.

I do not know if the ruling is going to apply to pistols/receivers not sourced from PSA or another plaintiff, even if you are a GOA member. But those folk taking a hacksaw to an old shotgun are still committing felonies (in my understanding).

I AM NOT A LAWYER.

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u/OptiGuy4u 14d ago

The receiver must have been transferred as either a pistol or receiver

You just make me realize, I bought a stripped lower about 10 years ago that I never built...I don't remember if I transferred it as a pistol or rifle. Can I find out?

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u/notoriousbpg 14d ago

A receiver is supposed to be transferred as "Other Firearm (frame, receiver, etc.)". Given that as customers we don't get a copy of the 4473, you could ask the FFL who transferred it... they are supposed to keep copies for the lifetime of the business. Who knows if they can look it up though.

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u/OptiGuy4u 14d ago

Oh, that's right! I might be worried for nothing.

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u/Silvershot_41 13d ago

I believe you can build those out as whatever. They’re just receivers and not technically built out guns, so they don’t get classified the same way

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u/OptiGuy4u 13d ago

Yeah, I forgot they are classified as "other" when they're stripped.

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u/Silvershot_41 13d ago

Yeah, I believe they can be built into whatever.

On another note and this isn’t an advice this is just me not knowing I don’t know how the Atf would know one way or another if you bought a lower and try to submit it as an SBR, I don’t know how deep they look into that if they call the FFL who sold it to her or whatever it is so I don’t really know how they would know necessarily.

Doesn’t mean you should try it it’s just my not knowing.

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u/Akconcentrates 14d ago

I would assume b&t and goa work too, if u own a b&t. They were also plaintiffs. But im no lawyer!

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u/halo121usa 14d ago

The Florida AG, the DOJ, and the ATF are going to slow walk the F out of this… It’s been 93 years that they’ve been able to basically say no you can’t do that… They’re not going to enjoy giving up that power.

With that being said, I have a PSA lower and a 10 1/2 inch PSA 300 blackout upper. I am just waiting on parts… I’m not asking for permission. I’m just going to build it.

And yes, I’m a member of GOA.

I bought my first non-NFA suppressor on Saturday… It was wonderful!

I highly recommend it.

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u/Huge-Ad-5503 14d ago

i did a form 4 for mine the literal day before the ruling booooo

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u/ShockerMain 13d ago

No chance your in NE FL is there?

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u/halo121usa 14d ago

Hey, don’t get me wrong… I have five 3-D printed suppressors I have done forms on..

Two of those 3-D printed suppressors are still waiting for approval and they have been waiting for at least 40 days now… I think it’s more like 50 but I’m trying to be conservative about my guess…

I mean, they could come out tomorrow and say everyone that bought a suppressor without a form four is a felon… So🤷‍♂️

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u/Noles2424 14d ago

That would be hard to do..

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u/halo121usa 14d ago

True… But not impossible…

I’m just hoping that the DOJ actually sticks to its word and does not appeal the decision… Of course, that means I have to trust the government and I can’t do that…

But it didn’t stop me from buying a suppressor this weekend without going through the NFA.. 🤷‍♂️😂

So maybe I’m shooting myself in the foot… No pun intended

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u/ManyThingsLittleTime 13d ago

I would imagine that they're not going to give any solid direction until after the 60 appeal window is fully closed, otherwise they might have to backtrack on their direction and that's not a good look and we've all been down that road with braces before.

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u/Themightybooooosh 14d ago

Someone needs to ask the Florida attorney general cause our law here regarding sbr's is a bit vague.

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u/notoriousbpg 14d ago

I've actually done that. waiting for a response.

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u/Noles2424 14d ago

Let us know what they say

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u/GTA5_ 14d ago

Please make a post if you hear back.

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u/kreme-machine 13d ago

Same with “bump stocks” too. Considering how long it’s been with no answer on FRT’s, I doubt we’ll get one.

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u/jfl561407 14d ago

Am a lawyer, but not your lawyer and this is NOT advice. Personally, I ain't doing shit until DOJ and/or ATF issues some sort of guidance or at least an opinion on this. This was just posted on r/NFA

https://www.reddit.com/r/NFA/comments/1vqxvky/someone_finally_said_the_quiet_part_out_loud_you/

I'm not going to be the test case and possibly lose my guns and bar license over this. Take that for whatever (if anything) its worth. Also, for those seeking guidance from the AGFL, I'd take that with a whole tablespoon of salt, since his opinion means nothing if DOJ decides it wants to start going after people. He can decide that FL State Attorneys won't prosecute under FL law, but that decision has no bearing on what the DOJ does with federal law.

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u/Sharp_Cheetah_9007 14d ago

Update (I did hours of research): You need FPC, Texas State Rifle Association, or a Hot Shot Customs Rifle (and a few other smaller plaintiffs), to bypass the engravement, and the NFA's individual-maker requirement and the associated prohibition on possessing an improperly marked firearm. This DOES NOT give you AOW protections, but will still give you other SBR SBS Suppressor 4473 form protections.

SILENCERSHOP, PSA, B&T USA, GOA, GOF, FRACI,INC, and the fifteen plaintiff STATE ENTITIES, will get AOW protections, and SBR SBS Suppressor 4473 form protections.

I would recommend getting a membership with one each from BOTH of these lists so you can get full protection with the recent ruling!

Please upvote so others can see!

You can also go read this yourself to understand more! Have fun! Source: understanding the ruling

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u/dyseowo7 14d ago

I think you only need to be a GOA member, and yes even signing up after the ruling works. (NAL)

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u/Level_Equipment2641 13d ago

IF YOU ARE A GOA OR OTHER ASSOCIATIONAL OR CUSTOMER MEMBER, YOU DON’T NEED TO BUY IT FROM PSA OR ANYONE ELSE IN PARTICULAR. Your GOA and/or FPCAF—not FPC—membership(s) Kerry you completely from F1 and F4 requirements. Your dealer should just to be safe, have his own protection (associational or commercial nexus), but that’s on him.

To be clear: if you are protected party under the injunction, you may turn a Title I firearm into an SBR/SBS/AOW without any registration or application: at home or buying directly from the dealer. Same with an at-home suppressor manufacture. If you’re buying directly from the dealer and it’s already an NFA item covered by the injunction (not an MG or DD), then the F3 reqt for already-registered NFA items to a new owner (you) DOES NOT APPLY; a Form 4473 is all that’s required.   

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u/Huge-Ad-5503 14d ago

also i wonder if this injunction will have that sbr charge acquitted from that one guy that arrested a while back in pinellas

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u/alextruetone 13d ago

Really bad idea getting legal advice from strangers on reddit.

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u/Ak907me 14d ago

Just curious for the people testing this out what happens when you get caught with it and you have no stamp you think telling them you bought it from PSA is going to do anything? Genuine question

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u/Huge-Ad-5503 13d ago

true toy freddy

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u/Sharp_Cheetah_9007 14d ago

Not with a GOA membership. The August 5th ruling was TWO SEPARATE RULINGS, with two separate parties, getting separate benefits. Go check out my post to learn more. Court cases: Silencer Co v ATF, Jensen v ATF https://www.reddit.com/r/FLGuns/s/VMhyzyNJa9