Definition of “Frame or Receiver” and Identification of Firearms (Final Rule)

[Frank Ettin]

The atf's release clearly states that only ONE part of the firearm can be considered the firearm. They can't regulate both.

The press release is not the regulation. The only way to know what the regulation really says is to read the regulation.

 

[LiveLife]

The only way to know what the regulation really says is to read the regulation.

(Emphasis in blue color for clarification of what got amended and actions to be taken) - https://www.atf.gov/rules-and-regulations/definition-frame-or-receiver

"Summary of Final Rule 2021R-05F

Definition of “Frame or Receiver” and Identification of Firearms

On April 11, 2022, the Attorney General signed ATF final rule, Definition of “Frame or Receiver” and Identification of Firearms, amending ATF’s regulations by removing and replacing the regulatory definitions of “firearm frame or receiver” and “frame or receiver” using examples and diagrams to clearly convey what is a “frame or receiver,” amending the definitions of “firearm” and “gunsmith,” providing definitions of terms such as “complete weapon,” “complete muffler or silencer device,” “privately made firearm” and “readily,” and amending regulations on marking and recordkeeping. The following is a summary of the final rule, but is not intended to be relied on when complying with the requirements of the final rule:

Definition of “Frame or Receiver”

• Addresses technological advancements and judicial developments since the regulatory definitions were originally set forth in 1968 and 1971.
  
• Identifies only one part of a firearm to be the “frame” or “receiver” that requires a serial number. It is the part that provides housing or a structure for one specific, primary fire control component of weapons that expel a projectile; or one specific, primary internal sound reduction component of firearm mufflers or silencers.
  
• Definition of a “frame or receiver” includes a partially complete, disassembled, or nonfunctional frame or receiver that has reached a stage in manufacture where it may quickly and easily (“readily”) be made to function as a “frame or receiver” and expressly excludes a block of metal, liquid polymers and other raw materials or a frame or receiver that has been destroyed.
  
• Grandfathers in existing classifications of frames or receivers (to include split frames or receivers) and allows them to be marked in accordance with the existing requirements.
  
• Partially complete, disassembled, or nonfunctional frames or receivers, including parts kits, that ATF did not classify as “frames or receivers” prior to the rule will not be grandfathered in under the final rule and will need to be re-evaluated.
  
• Licensed manufacturers or importers are required to abide by the new marking requirements only for new firearm designs."

 

[Frank Ettin]

(Emphasis in blue color for clarification of what got amended and actions to be taken) - https://www.atf.gov/rules-and-regulations/definition-frame-or-receiver

"Summary of Final Rule 2021R-05F….

That is still not the regulation itself. The regulation itself is what counts.

 

[LiveLife]

The All Important Details of ATF's New Rules on Frames and Receivers.

Washington Gun Law President, William Kirk, discusses all the details of the 364 page DOL Attorney General Order which implemented new definitions for firearms, frames and receivers. While there have been tons of rumors flying around about what this means to you, the lawful and responsible gun owner, today we dive into the 364-page Attorney General report where the responses to the nearly 290,000 comments are contained. In there we find several "nuggets" of information about what these new regulations really mean to you.

Issues Covered:

1. Has the DOJ admitted that AR Bans are Unconstitutional?
2. Are any untraceable firearms being grandfathered?
3. What happens with Form 1 Kits?
4. What is the rules on suppressors/silencers today?
5. What is the new rule on frames and receivers and what does it mean to me?

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[bwalker36]

That was a good video

 

[DoubleMag]

great video LL

While not as detailed as LL's vid this youtuber covers the same aspect. With, a slightly different added approach, the ATFs response to one comment something like ''we don't like points lists.'' Where it is viable or can / will go is entirely another matter.

The comment mentioned is about the upcoming brace ruling, but is relevant to topic because it's discovered within the frame & receiver ruling. Anyways...

 

[Maverick223]

It's been a minute (or a few years) since my last post, but I'm having trouble getting a bit of clarification on this ruling (which I'm sure is what the FAT_F@#$ is looking to do, infringe & confuse) so there's no time like the present. Does anyone know if we looking at serialization for uppers? I was looking to get a .458SOCOM pistol for hunting (my locality doesn't allow rifles), but I'd rather wait unless it'll require serialization and therefore another xfer. TIA, Mav.

 

[AlexanderA]

Does anyone know if we looking at serialization for uppers?

No change for existing designs (such as the AR-15). It appears that new designs will be serialized uniformly on what we know as the "upper." That follows the practice on things like the Thompson, the FAL, the Ruger Mark pistol, etc.

 

[DoubleMag]

I was going to wait another month or so and just call an established company, ask. See what they are going to do re: serialize the rifle upper or not. Something tells me they will adhering to the new rule/law.