What the ATF's New Rules on Unfinished Frames and Receivers Really Means to You...
William Kirk, President of Washington Gun Law, provides an expert breakdown of the ATF's Final Rule 2021R-05F concerning unfinished frames and receivers. The rule clarifies definitions, designates the serialized component, and reclassifies unfinished kits as regulated firearms requiring serialization and background checks. Existing privately made firearms (PMFs) are largely unaffected unless handled by a licensed dealer.









