However, if one is a FFL holder, one is required by law to report the theft or loss to both local law enforcement and ATF. As part of PL 103-322 (Crime Bill) (9/13/1994), 18 U.S.C. sec 923(g) was amended to require, “(6) Each licensee shall report the theft or loss of a firearm from the licensee’s inventory or collection within 48 hours after the theft or loss is discovered, to the Secretary and to the appropriate local authorities.”

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AmeriGlo

AmeriGlo Independent Light (www.ameriglo.com) was kind enough to send a sample of their “Operator” 3 dot green/yellow tritium night sights for review. At my request AmeriGlo supplied sights for a Glock, and I installed them on my Glock 19. The sights install exactly as would Glock sights. (Glock, in fact, offers similar Trijicon night sights on new pistols.) AmeriGlo night sights are powered by Trijicon tritium tubes, and so marked. In the words of AmeriGlo’s Rick Callihan, “We make the metal here in Georgia, then send it to Trijicon where the tritium is installed. Trijicon sends it back to us and we then distribute the finished product.” Those who haven’t seen tritium sights at night but are old enough to remember radium numbers on wrist watches can visualize approximately how three dot tritium night sights look in the dark. AmeriGlo’s Trijicon front and rear sights use a tiny, sealed, glass vial of tritium with a guaranteed life of 12 years to produce the glow. A sapphire lens distributes the glow from the tritium for best visibility at night. The front sight’s tritium insert is larger than the inserts in the rear sight to increase its visibility. To protect the glass vial containing the pressurized tritium gas, the glass container is silicon rubber cushioned in an aluminum tube. There is a white ring at the visible end of the front sight to catch the eye in daylight, and in daylight these flat top Patridge type sights are aligned normally. The most popular Operator set, and the one sent to me for review, uses a green tritium insert in the front sight and yellow tritium inserts in the rear sight to aid alignment and avoid confusion in the dark. Green/green Operator sights are also available. The sight picture at night is three softly glowing dots, which are aligned in a row (green flanked on each side by yellow) on the target. Bang! The target is neutralized. At least that is how it is supposed to work. Fortunately, I have not had to try it for real, but the system works fine in practice sessions. AmeriGlo sights are available online or through AmeriGlo dealers.

Owning or making an NFA weapon
It is illegal for anyone to have possession of an NFA weapon that is not registered to them in the NFA Registry. It is also not possible for anyone, except government entities, to register an existing NFA weapon that is not registered, except immediately after one is made by a class 2 NFA manufacturer. An individual otherwise able to own any gun under federal law can receive and own any NFA weapon (local law permitting, ATF cannot approve a transfer where federal, state or local law would be violated by the transferee possessing the weapon in question, see 26 USC sec. 5812(a)(6)) on a Form 4, “Application for Tax Paid Transfer and Registration of Firearm”. Non-FFL holders may only purchase an NFA weapon from a dealer or individual within their own state. If the weapon is located out of state it must be transferred to a class 3 dealer within the state, before transfer to the non FFL purchaser. C&R FFL holders (type 03) may purchase C&R NFA guns from out of state dealers and individuals. Type 01 FFL holders may purchase any fully transferrable (no dealer samples, see below) NFA weapon, from an out of state source. If the FFL holder is an individual he must submit fingerprints, photograph, and the law enforcement certification.

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In every case, the part(s) are installed into a semi-automatic gun, and without any alteration to the semi-auto gun’s receiver, the new part(s) will allow the gun to fire as a machine gun. As a general rule a sear conversion is less desirable than an original gun, or a registered receiver conversion. This is because if the registered part breaks or wears out it cannot be replaced, only repaired, if possible. BATF considers replacing it with a new part to be the new manufacture of a machine gun, and a civilian could not own it, as it would have been made after the 1986 ban. This wear/breakage thing is also true of the receiver on a gun where that is the registered part, but in general the receiver is less subject to wear or breakage than a small part, like a sear. Being larger, a receiver may also be easier to repair. The sear conversion will most likely not be just like the factory machine gun version; it will be working in the semi-auto version of the gun. A registered receiver conversion can (and should, but isn’t always) be mechanically identical to the original full auto version of the gun, and factory spare parts may be used. Some sear conversions require altered parts, in addition to the registered sear.

The case is something to which you can point a CLEO who claims to refuse to do the signoff because of liability. Incidentally Stephen Halbrook, a leading lawyer in gun rights cases, and a longtime lawyer for the NRA, as well as an author, says in a note in Machine Gun News (3/95) this case is the only instance of a registered machine gun being criminally misused by its registered owner he is aware of. And it was by a police officer.

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Vortex binoculars

Vortex was started in Wisconsin back in the 1980s. It began as a store that sold supplies for people who enjoyed the outdoors and observing wildlife. They soon found a need to sell sports optics that outdoor activists and wildlife observers used on a regular basis. By stocking popular brands at first and listening to their customers, they were able to assist those brands develop many helpful features. Binoculars and other sport optics became a large portion of their business, so they decided to start their own brand in the mid-90s. This gave them full control over all aspects of creating the sport optics and allowed them to create their own great models for a variety of users and hobbies. Their expertise in binoculars has grown significantly and they are able to develop unique optics. The customer is very important to Vortex and it’s represented by their VIP warranty since it covers more than just the usual factory defects. Their binoculars are designed with customer feedback in mind instead of forcing customer to choose what the company thinks they need. Vortex focuses on the detail in order to provide great outdoor optics that are both rugged and innovative. * Shop for deals on Vortex Binoculars * Visit the official Vortex manufacturer website Ranges: Vortex offers two groups of binoculars, the Vortex and Stokes. The Vortex group has 11 lines of binoculars available with full size, mid size and compact models available. Some of the lines have models in more than one size and their names are “cool”. The full size binoculars have six series the Razor, Viper, Fury, Vulture, Diamondback and Crossfire. The mid size binoculars have only three series the Lightning, Spitfire and Fury. There are five series of compact binoculars the Hurricane, Vanquish, Typhoon, Spitfire and Fury. Fury has models in all three sizes while the Spitfire has compact and mid size models. The Stokes models are binoculars designed by bird watchers for bird watchers. There are less than 10 models in the Stokes group compared to the Vortex group. Bird watchers are sure to find one they like despite the smaller number of available models. The model names are bird related and only come in compact and full size. The Meadowlark series is the only compact line and the DLS, Broadwing and Talon are the full models. Magnification: Vortex binoculars offer a variety of binocular magnifications ranging from 6.5X to 15X. The range is extended outside their normal 8X, 8.5X, 10X, 12X and 12.5X magnification models with Vortex only offering one model for both the 6.5X and 15X, the Fury 6.5X32 is a mid size binocular model and the Viper 15X50 full size model, respectively. Most Vortex binoculars will have a magnification of either 8X or 10X. Objective Lens: The objective lenses on Vortex binoculars are within a moderate range, with the lowest being 25mm and the highest being 50mm. They are grouped very nicely in terms of objective lens and size. The compact size binoculars all have objective lenses in the 20s, the mid size binoculars are all in the 30s and the full size are over 40mm up to 50mm. The compact versions of the Spitfire binoculars have the 25mm low, so does the Stokes Meadowlark, and there are nine models with a 50mm high, three full size models from the Razor, Vulture and Viper series. Field of View (F.O.V): The F.O.V. on Vortex binoculars is pretty standard as well, ranging from 210 ft. at 1000 yards to 445 ft. at 1000 yards. The models with the highest and lowest F.O.V. are also the same models with the highest and lowest magnification level. The Viper 15X50 has the highest magnification, but it also has the low 210 ft F.O.V, and the Fury 6.5X32 F.O.V. is the high 445 ft. at 1000 yards with the low magnification of 6.5X. Product Offering: There are 45 models of binoculars available at Vortex and they are broken down into two groups, Vortex and Stokes. The Vortex group has 38 of the 45 models including full size, mid size and compact sizes, each size with at least three different lines of binoculars each. The Stokes groups is considerably smaller, only having seven models, only offering compact and full size models. Binoculars are just one of the many products Vortex offers. In addition to the binoculars, they offer other optic products such as riflescopes, spotting scopes, monoculars and various accessories that go with them such as tripods and cleaning kits. Price Range: Vortex binocular price range starts with a low $69.99 and goes all the way up to a highest price of $899.99. There are binocular models in most prices so it shouldn’t be hard to find one that suits your needs. The $69.99 binocular model is the compact Typhoon 8×26 and the Stokes 10×42 DLS binoculars are $899.99. Warranty: Vortex offers a VIP Warranty reflecting the commitment to their customers of absolute satisfaction. Vortex will repair the binoculars at no charge if they need servicing or replace if necessary, not including missing binoculars or intentional damage. Customers shouldn’t try to fix or modify their binoculars either. There is no need to fill out a warranty card and the warranty is transferable. When returning the products, fill out their website repair form. Use a cardboard box for shipping, since they offer better protection, and pad the inside properly. Vortex will assess what needs to be done and what is covered by the VIP warranty. They will contact you if any work requiring payment is necessary before proceeding. Popular Vortex Binoculars: One of the good things about the most sought after Vortex model of binoculars is the price. The Vortex 10×50 Vulture binoculars are not the lowest priced model, but not nearly as expensive as the other models at $249.99. They are a rugged pair of water proof and fog proof full size binoculars meant for a variety of weather conditions, yet weigh only 31 oz. The rubber casing makes it comfortable to hold, but it’s also tripod ready, and it has an eye relief of 19mm. Included with the binoculars is a custom carrying case, neck strap, rainguard, objective lens covers and their VIP warranty.

It is helpful, in general, to quote the certification text, that is what you are asking them to certify. For a Form 4 it reads, “I certify that I am the chief law enforcement officer of the organization named below having jurisdiction in the area of residence of (name of transferee). I have no information that the transferee will use the firearm or device described on this application for other than lawful purposes. I have no information indicating that the receipt and/or possession of the firearm described in item 4 of this form would place the transferee in violation of State or local law.”

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Two US Troops Accused of Fuel Theft
Two ex-Soldiers and two Afghan companies schemed to steal $1.6 million of fuel from a military base, the U.S. military disclosed Monday as an example of its efforts to root out shady dealings in the contracting business in Afghanistan.

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Some handy ATF phone numbers: – Champion Police Silhouette Target (100 Pack) Blue Silhouette target area on light background. Size: 22.5 x 35

As 26 USC sec. 7342 provides for the penalty for a refusal to permit entry under section 7606 it is worth a look:

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* 1) Is the weapon both not a pistol or revolver, and capable of being concealed on the person?
* 2) Or is it a smooth bore pistol or revolver? Examples of this include the H&R Handy-Gun, or Ithaca Auto-Burglar gun. This does not include weapons made from a shotgun. That would be a short barreled shotgun. The receiver of a smooth bore pistol, in order to be an AOW, must not have had a shoulder stock attached to it, ever. The shoulder stock attachment deal on some H&R Handy Guns, with a stock, will make them into a short barreled shotgun.
* 3) Or is it a combination gun, a shoulder fired gun with both rifled and smooth barrels between 12″ and 18″ long, and which has to be manually reloaded? Examples of this include the M-6 military survival gun, with a single shot barrel in .22 Hornet, and a companion .410 shotgun barrel, as well as some models of the Marble’s Game Getter.

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AIMPOINT

Likewise an M-1 carbine receiver and an M-2 carbine receiver are identical, and all the parts to convert a gun from an M-1 to an M-2 are available on the surplus market. HOWEVER having all the parts, and an M-1, or even just some of the M-2 parts together, is a machine gun under the NFA. While the US Supreme court decision in the Staples case should help to protect truly innocent possessors of such things, you are playing with fire.

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Thus you can see why a machine gun is not also a short barreled rifle; it is not a rifle. And you can see why a barrel is not subject to regulation, or registration, in itself. It is a barrel, it cannot discharge a shot. A receiver alone is also not a short rifle; a short rifle is only a complete weapon that fits into the length parameters outlined.

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SHORT BARRELED RIFLES

26 U.S.C. sec. 5845(f) “The term destructive device means:
1) any explosive, incendiary or poison gas
A) bomb
B) grenade
C) rocket having propellant charge of more than four ounces
D) missile having an explosive or incendiary charge of more than one-quarter ounce
E) mine, or
F) similar device
2) any type of weapon by whatever name known which will, or may be readily converted to, expel a projectile by the action of a explosive or other propellant, the barrel or barrels of which have a bore of more than one-half inch in diameter, except a shotgun or shotgun shell which the Secretary or his delegate finds is generally recognized as particularly suitable for sporting purposes; and 3) any combination of parts either designed or intended for use in converting any device into a destructive device as defined in subparagraphs (1) and (2) and from which a destructive device may be readily assembled. The term ‘destructive device’ shall not include any device which is neither designed nor redesigned for use as a weapon; any device although originally designed for use as a weapon, which is redesigned for use as a signaling, pyrotechnic, line throwing, safety or similar device; surplus ordnance sold, loaned or given by the Secretary of the Army pursuant to the provisions of section 4684(2), 4685 or 4686 of title 10 of the United States Code; or any other device which the Secretary of the Treasury or his delegate finds is not likely to be used as a weapon, or is an antique or is a rifle which the owner intends to use solely for sporting purposes.”

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ACD – Anti-CANT Device, 30mm

The patented ACD (Anti-CANT Device) is a simple spirit level mounted in an aircraft-quality, two-piece aluminum Scope Rings that mounts in minuteswithout special tools. Properly mounted, the ACD allows the shooter to visualize and make adjustments for CANT, which experienced shooters recognize as rotation of a scope’s crosshairs off a true vertical/horizontal plane. According to the Marine Corps Sniper Manual, compensating for CANT is critical to accurate long-distance shooting: At 1000 yards, 6 degrees of CANT (visualized as 1 minute on the face of a wristwatch) moves the bullet strike 55 inches from point of aim.

Weekend shooters who find varmints a challenge at several hundred yards are no less immune to CANT: 6 degrees of CANT at 100 yards gives the critters a new lease on life by a full