Bullet Points. When Do I Have to Get My 80% Lower Engraved?

Published on September 9, 2022
Duration: 2:58

This video clarifies the ATF's new rule regarding 80% lowers, now termed Privately Made Firearms (PMFs). It explains that individuals are not required to serialize their self-made firearms unless those firearms are taken into the inventory of a Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) for more than a same-day repair or adjustment. The responsibility for marking and serializing falls solely on the FFL.

Quick Summary

Under ATF Final Rule 2021R-05F, you are not required to serialize your 80% lower receiver (Privately Made Firearm) unless it is taken into the inventory of a Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) for one or more days. The FFL is then responsible for marking and serializing the firearm. Same-day repairs do not trigger this serialization requirement.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: 80% Lower Engraving Question
  2. 00:04ATF Final Rule 2021R-05F Overview
  3. 00:15Focus on Frames and Receivers (80% Lowers)
  4. 00:25Definition of Privately Made Firearms (PMFs)
  5. 00:33When Serialization is Required
  6. 00:51The Answer: You Don't, Unless...
  7. 00:56FFL Inventory Requirement
  8. 01:02ATF Summary Report Clarification
  9. 01:14FFL's Duty to Mark PMFs
  10. 01:39Owner's Responsibility (or Lack Thereof)
  11. 01:56Same-Day Repair Exception
  12. 02:08ATF Clarification on Same-Day Service
  13. 02:22Bottom Line: FFL Inventory is Key
  14. 02:35Conclusion: No Obligation to Serialize (Unless)
  15. 02:41Further Discussion and Videos

Frequently Asked Questions

Under the new ATF Final Rule 2021R-05F, when am I required to get my 80% lower receiver engraved with a serial number?

You are not required to serialize your 80% lower receiver (now termed a Privately Made Firearm or PMF) unless it is taken into the inventory of a Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) for one or more days. Same-day repairs or adjustments do not trigger this requirement.

Who is responsible for marking and serializing a Privately Made Firearm (PMF) if it enters an FFL's inventory?

The responsibility for marking and serializing a PMF falls solely on the Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) that takes the firearm into their inventory. The individual owner is not required to perform this serialization themselves.

What is the ATF's stance on serializing firearms made from 80% lowers under the new federal rule?

The ATF's Final Rule 2021R-05F clarifies that individuals are not obligated to serialize their self-made firearms (PMFs) unless those firearms are checked into an FFL's inventory. The FFL is then responsible for the serialization.

Does dropping off my 80% lower at an FFL for a quick, same-day repair require it to be serialized?

No, the ATF specifically states that licensees are not required to mark PMFs received for same-day adjustment or repair and returned to the owner on the same day. Serialization is only mandated if the firearm enters inventory for an extended period.

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