Gun Store Confiscates Man’s Gun | Gun Talk Radio

Published on September 11, 2023
Duration: 3:15

This segment discusses the legality of self-made firearms (often referred to as 'ghost guns') in the United States. It highlights that manufacturing a firearm for personal use without a serial number has historically been legal and remains so in many jurisdictions, predating the Gun Control Act of 1968. The discussion centers on a specific incident where a gun store allegedly confiscated a Polymer 80 pistol from a customer under 21, citing the lack of a serial number and the customer's age, despite the ATF's stance that such firearms are generally legal to possess without serial numbers if self-made.

Quick Summary

It is legal to make your own gun in the United States for personal use, and such firearms do not federally require a serial number, a practice common before the 1968 Gun Control Act. While some states have 'ghost gun' bans, possessing an unserialized, self-made firearm is generally permissible.

Chapters

  1. 00:04Introduction to Segment
  2. 00:18New Mexico Gun Story Background
  3. 00:24Understanding Polymer 80 Pistols
  4. 00:31Legality of Making Your Own Gun
  5. 00:38Serial Number Requirements
  6. 00:53Legal to Own Gun Without Serial Number
  7. 01:00Pre-1968 Gun Control Act
  8. 01:09The Albuquerque Incident
  9. 01:13Shooters Den Albuquerque
  10. 01:36Store Owner's Actions
  11. 01:50Confiscation of the Firearm
  12. 02:07Reasons for Confiscation
  13. 02:18ATF Involvement and Ruling
  14. 02:27Twist: Gun Cannot Be Returned
  15. 02:30ATF Instructs Serialization
  16. 02:52Background Check Requirement
  17. 03:02Concluding Thoughts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it legal to make your own gun in the United States?

Yes, it is legal to make your own gun for personal use in the United States. This practice has been legal since the country's inception, and there is no federal law requiring a personally manufactured firearm to have a serial number.

Can you legally own a firearm without a serial number?

Generally, yes. It is legal to possess a firearm without a serial number if it was legally manufactured for personal use. This was common before the Gun Control Act of 1968, and remains legal in many places, though some states have enacted 'ghost gun' bans.

What is a Polymer 80 pistol?

A Polymer 80 pistol is a type of firearm that can be assembled by the owner from parts. These are often referred to as 'ghost guns' because they can be made without a serial number, though their legality varies by jurisdiction.

What happened in the Albuquerque gun store incident?

In Albuquerque, a gun store allegedly confiscated a self-made Polymer 80 pistol from a customer under 21. The store cited the lack of a serial number and the customer's age, leading to a complex situation involving the ATF.

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