G. Morgan wrote:
HeyBub wrote:

Jim Yanik wrote:
Ed Pawlowski wrote in
:

On Sun, 20 May 2012 09:48:39 -0500, "HeyBub"
wrote:




My state, Texas, just allowed hunting with a suppressor, effective
September 1st.

Whether you build your own suppressor (usually pretty easy) or
buy a commercial one, the BATF requires a $200 tax for each one.

NOT just a $200 tax,but fingerprinting,background check,and written
permission from a local law enforcement officer.
Plus,your state has to allow them.

You CAN'T "build your own" suppressor legally,it requires a
manufacturer's license from ATF.A good way to go to jail.

also,you have to pay the tax,etc,and get the ATF tax stamp BEFORE
you can take possession of your suppressor.


You CAN build your own. One. More than one, you are a manufacturer.

So by manufacturing ONE and taking it down for the stamp, have you
already broken the law? Or can you buy a tax stamp on a
non-existent suppressor, then make it?

You get the stamp first.


How do you make it? Wouldn't one need to be a machinist?

Nah, check the various plans on the web.