Firearm Markings Flashcards
(10 cards)
Where are the required firearm markings regulations found?
18 USC Chapter 44 section 923(I) and title 27 CFR section 478.92
Identify the firearm markings for a licensed manufacturer? And what are the 4 markings that must be on the firearm?
All licensed manufacturers of firearm are to legibly indentify their firearms by engraving, casting, or stamping conspicuously the following markings:
- Serial number (must be placed on the frame/receiver. Manufacturer can not duplicate a serial number)
- Name of the manufacturer (city and state)
- Model (of designated)
- Caliber/gauge
Identify the firearm markings for a licensed importer. What are the markings to be placed on the firearm?
Licensed importers of firearms are required to legibly identify their firearms by engraving, casting or stamping conspicuously the following markings:
- Serial number (must be placed on the frame/receiver. Cannot duplicate a serial number)
- Name of manufacturer
- Country of origin
- Importers name, city and state
- Model (if designated)
- Caliber/gauge
What are the firearms markings for firearms made by unlicensed and non prohibited person?
Where can this statute be found?
With certain exceptions a firearm may be made by a non licensed (individual) provided is it not for sale and he maker is not prohibited from possessing firearms. However, a person is prohibited from assembling a non-sporting semi-automatic rifle or non sporting shotgun from imported parts.
18 USC Chapter 44 section 922r
Identify firearm markings for an alternate means of identification
What statute covers this?
The director of ATF May authorize other means of identification of the licensed manufacturer or licensed importer upon receipt of a letter application, in duplicate, showing that such higher identification is reasonable and will not hinder the effective administration of this part.
Any alternate means of identification must be approved by ATF through the Firearms and Ammunition Technology Division.
27 CFR Section 478.92(a)(3)(I)
What were the firearms markings requirements prior to GCA 1968
January 15, 1958- under the Federal Firearms Act we’re adopted (effective July 1, 1958) which required:
Domestic: name of manufacturer
Imported: name of the manufacturer or importer
Model
Country of origin (on all imported firearms)
Serial number:
Location of serial number not specific
Duplication by the manufacturer not prohibited
Regulation did not require numbers on shotguns or .22 caliber rifles
What are proofmarks?
The official examination (by the proof firing) of a small arm to prove the stability and functional reliability of that firearm.
Proving of a firearm is done by firing a proof load developing higher pressure than that of the load normally used so there will be a margin of strength in the arm and, consequently, a measure of safety for the user.
Proof marks are stamped into a firearm to prove that such firearm successfully passed such testing.
What do European countries have regarding proof marks?
National legislative regulations concerning the testing (proofing )of firearms
Does the US have these same regulations?
No, US does not have legislative regulations concerning proof testing of firearms, however, most major manufacturers conduct their own proof testing and stamp their firearms with their own “in house” proof mark.
What are the two things imported firearms must be marked in part with?
Importers name and the city and state of the importer.
NOTE: imported firearms may be frequently makes with an abbreviation of the importers name, city and state.
