How long does a gun barrel have to be to be legal?

Simply put, on the whole, a rifle barrel should be no less than 16″ and a shotgun barrel should be no less than 18″. While the overall gun length for either a rifle or a shotgun has to be 26″ according to the ATF, paying extra for an exception can make a difference.

Is it bad to post your gun serial number?

While it is unknown if anyone is doing such tracking, it may be wise to ensure your serial numbers don’t show up in your firearms photos. That said, it is best to not have legible serial numbers on any firearms-related photos you post on the internet or in social media images.

Are gun barrels serialized?

No. Legally, the frame (the part below the slide, which includes the trigger mechanism and the grip) is the “firearm” under American law. The rest of the parts aren’t required to be marked with a serial number, and usually aren’t. They are as uncontrolled as the frame should be.

Should I cover gun serial number?

With insurance scams and other scams going around, it is not a bad idea to cover the serial number, somehow.

What should I engrave on a Form 1 suppressor?

The required markings are Name (Trust Name), City/State, Model, Caliber, and Serial number.

Do you have to put a serial number on an 80% lower?

Per federal law, an individual building a firearm for personal use is not required to mark it with a serial number. Simply owning an unfinished 80% lower does not require a serial number, but the second you finish drilling and milling out your 80% lower, there better be a serial number on it.

Is it legal to stamp a rifle barrel?

Thanks for the words. The BATFE has all the legal engraving requirements at atf.gov. Meeting those requirements covers any issues with Cerakote or other finishes. Concerns about software and fonts aren’t an issue, even with tapered barrels. Most of the real jewelers around me have the equipment to do this, but they’re expensive.

Is it illegal to make a short barrel rifle?

Modularity and ease of configuration being what they are, you decide to pop the pins on both, and put the short barrel on the rifle. Of course, as stated before, you just illegally manufactured a short barreled rifle even if the barrel you used was perfectly legal on the pistol just moments ago.

What kind of stencil do you use to mark a barrel?

You can have stencils made for repeat markings, like you name or a common caliber, or use a manual typewriter and the supplied “paper” and make your own. By the way, ATF has no requirement for caliber marking on a barrel.

How big does a barrel have to be to be considered a firearm?

Ultimately, it is the overall length that determines if the weapon is crudely manufactured or not when the barrel has been cut down. If the overall length of the weapon is at least 26-in and the barrel is less than 18-in, then it can still be classified as a firearm.