If I become a ffl, what else would it take....

[davasmith]

If become a ffl what else would it take for me to be able to modify or build custom rifles? Just curious because I have an idea that would be revolutionary to the industry. Thanks.

[jaywade]

there's differnt kinds of FFL you would need one that allows you to MANUFACTURE firearms..... you also may need to rezone your home to a industy type tp allow this.....

[gunderwood]

Do you need to build the whole rifle/receiver?

[OakRidgeStars]

Read all about it... http://www.atf.gov/firearms/how-to/become-an-ffl.html

ATF's FAQ... http://www.atf.gov/firearms/faq/manufacturers.html

[Diomed]

In short:

If you plan to build or modify firearms for sale, then you must have a manufacturer's license (type 07 or 10). You will have to register with and pay fees yearly to the State Department (ITAR). You will also be responsible for firearms excise taxes if you make more than forty-nine firearms per year.

Modifying customer-supplied firearms is gunsmithing and requires only a type 01 FFL and none of the manufacturer fees.

[davasmith]

Thank you for the replies. I primarily want to manufacture privately for now. I will provide the receivers and barrels ect... I think based on the info I will apply for the ffl 01 gunsmiths license. It seems to me the best of both worlds.

[Diomed]

Okay, this

I primarily want to manufacture privately for now.

does not work. There's no "private manufacturing" when it comes to firearms. You can make some (but not too many, there's no set number of what constitutes "too many" either) for personal use, but when you start saying "manufacturing" governmental ears get raised. (If sale of same is involved, then they get really interested.)

Words mean things, especially in the context of laws. Know that "making" and "manufacturing" are not interchangable in the wonderful world of gun laws.

And this

I will provide the receivers and barrels ect...

is not compatible with this

I think based on the info I will apply for the ffl 01 gunsmiths license.

If you're putting the gun together with materials (receivers especially) that you supply, then that's manufacturing, not gunsmithing.

I'm trying to save you time on your application, because when you have your pre-issuance site visit the IOI will ask you about all this stuff and if you give the answers you gave they will tell you that you need to reapply for a manufacturing license.