grampajack
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I posted this earlier but was informed by the staff that I didn't provide enough information and needed links. As most are aware, the ATF has reclassified disposable/perishable wipes as "suppressor parts."
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017/03/20/wipes-silencer-parts/
http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/20...r-wipes-baffles-may-make-old-designs-illegal/
https://modernrifleman.net/2017/03/20/atf-reverses-position-on-silencer-wipes/
My question is, Where does this leave oil filters as used in conjunction with registered thread adapters? Since the thread adapter is the actual silencer, doesn't this put oil filters intended to be used as silencers in danger of being reclassified? As such, would it not then be illegal to simply purchase an oil filter at Auto Zone and put it on your registered thread adapter? Would a person not be required to buy the oil filter from a licensed manufacturer and have an FFL "install" it?
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017/03/20/wipes-silencer-parts/
http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/20...r-wipes-baffles-may-make-old-designs-illegal/
https://modernrifleman.net/2017/03/20/atf-reverses-position-on-silencer-wipes/
My question is, Where does this leave oil filters as used in conjunction with registered thread adapters? Since the thread adapter is the actual silencer, doesn't this put oil filters intended to be used as silencers in danger of being reclassified? As such, would it not then be illegal to simply purchase an oil filter at Auto Zone and put it on your registered thread adapter? Would a person not be required to buy the oil filter from a licensed manufacturer and have an FFL "install" it?