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3-D Printing Technology of Firearms

What will ATF do if a prohibited person is manufacturing a firearm?

What say does ATF have in the technology used to produce firearms?

What is ATF doing to make sure this technology is monitored so it is not used illegally?

What is ATF doing in regards to people making their own firearms?

What does “any other weapon" mean?

Is ATF aware of the new 3-D printing technology producing firearms?

Is a firearm illegal if it is made of plastic?

If an individual makes an item that falls into the “any other weapon” category, is that individual required to register the item?

How does one apply for a license?

Can an individual now manufacture these firearms and sell them?

AFMER - ATF Form 5300.11

When the notice is sent out, what year is ATF requesting?

What is the best way to submit my form?

What is production and what should I report?

What does ATF do with the data I report?

Is it okay to send in my report before the calendar year has ended?

If I purchase a firearm and manufacture/remanufacture it into a different firearm, do I need to report this as production?

If I manufacture a weapon, but do not sell or export it, do I still need to report it?

If I manufacture a gun and export it to another country, should I report it under section 8, section 9, or both section 8 and 9 of the form?

I receive a firearm receiver/frame from another licensed manufacturer with the intention to incorporate the receiver/frame into a complete firearm that I will sell, but later I decide to sell the receiver as is. Must I report this on my form?

I misplaced the AFMER form that was sent to me. Where can I get another AFMER form?

I have a license to manufacture destructive devices (type 10 FFL), but based on the form instructions destructive devices do not need to be reported. Should I stop filing?

I am a manufacturer and I gave my receiver to another manufacturer to complete and sell; should I report the receiver?

How do I know ATF received my report?

Does the AFMER form 5300.11 have any relationship with NFA Special Occupational Tax

Do I need to file a report even if I didn’t manufacture any firearms last year?