Man Registers a Potato with the ATF

Published on January 21, 2026
Duration: 10:08

This video details Zach Clark's successful registration of a potato as a silencer with the ATF, highlighting the absurdities within current National Firearms Act (NFA) regulations. It explores the legal nuances of constructive possession and the surge in NFA applications following a temporary $0 tax stamp fee. The content serves as a commentary on the effectiveness and logic of firearm regulations.

Quick Summary

Zach Clark successfully registered a potato as a 9mm silencer with the ATF, serial number TATE001, using a Hillman machine bushing. This act highlights NFA law absurdities and the legal concept of constructive possession, where intent to create a regulated item can be as critical as possession.

Chapters

  1. 00:00ATF Registers a Potato as Silencer
  2. 01:03Sponsor: Blackout Coffee
  3. 01:47Zach Clark's Registered Potato Silencer
  4. 02:12NFA Tax Stamp Surge Explained
  5. 03:25Legal Process and Constructive Possession
  6. 05:36Criminal Use of Potato Silencers
  7. 06:59Trolling the ATF with Applications
  8. 08:08Legal Implications of 'Silencer' Potatoes

Frequently Asked Questions

How did a man register a potato as a silencer with the ATF?

Zach Clark successfully registered a potato as a 9mm silencer by using a Hillman machine bushing and a literal potato, serializing it as TATE001. He followed the NFA Form 1 process, ensuring he avoided constructive possession by waiting for approval before attaching the potato.

What is constructive possession in the context of NFA items?

Constructive possession refers to having control over an item that could be used to create an NFA-regulated device, even if it's not fully assembled. To avoid this, Zach Clark serialized a component and waited for ATF approval before combining it with the potato.

Why did the ATF see a surge in NFA applications?

On January 1st, the ATF experienced a massive influx of approximately 150,000 e-forms. This surge was due to tax stamp fees for certain NFA items temporarily dropping to $0, a stark contrast to the usual daily rate of around 2,500 applications.

Have potatoes been used as silencers in real criminal cases?

Yes, there are documented criminal cases, particularly in Michigan and Massachusetts, where potatoes were used as improvised silencers. These instances were often inspired by depictions in movies or television shows.

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