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ATF. 2013 ‘Does the GCA Prohibit Anyone from Making a Handgun, Shotgun or Rifle?.’ General Questions, p. 1. Washington, DC: US Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). 1 May

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Q: Does the GCA prohibit anyone from making a handgun, shotgun or rifle?

With certain exceptions a firearm may be made by a non-licensee provided it is not for sale and the maker is not prohibited from possessing firearms. However, a person is prohibited from assembling a non-sporting semi-automatic rifle or non-sporting shotgun from imported parts. In addition, the making of an NFA firearm requires a tax payment and approval by ATF. An application to make a machine gun will not be approved unless documentation is submitted showing that the firearm is being made for a Federal or State agency.

Source: 18 U.S.C. 922(o) and (r), 26 U.S.C. 5822, 27 CFR 478.39, 479.62 and 479.105

[GCA = Gun Control Act; NFA = National Firearm Act; ATF= Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives]

ID: Q6775

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