harvey13118 said:
There is a discussion in the varmint section for varmint pistols and using a rifle action to build a custom pistol. I've read it a dozen or so times. There seem to be some very knowledgable replies on the subject, yet not a diffiniative answer.
In the Southern Tier of NY we can not carry a centerfire rifle into the field during Shotgun season for deer.
I'd like to also build a pistol, which is legal,provided you hold a valid handgun permit) to carry in the field during deer season, or convert a Encore rifle to a pistol.
Is there a ban on converting Encore? Is there a paperwork trail to convert a rifle action?
Harvey
SBR PROCESS:
First and foremost, you must ensure that SBR's are lawful in your state of residence. After that, and assuming SBR's are lawful in your state, you must:
- Complete and sign 2 copies of ATF Form 5320.1,Form 1 - Application to Make and Register a Firearm)
- Attach 1 passport-style photos to each Form 1,2 photos total)
- Obtain the original signature,certification) of the Chief Law Enforcement Officer,CLEO) in your area on each Form 1. The CLEO may be the Chief of Police of your town, the Sheriff of your county or a District Attorney, among others. Depending on where you live and who you know this may be easy to obtain, or it may be virtually impossible.
- Complete and sign 1 copy of ATF Form 5330.20 "Certificate of Compliance"
- Include 2 sets of your fingerprints on ATF FD-258 fingerprint cards.
- Send all forms,with attached photos) and fingerprint cards, along with a $200 check,or money order) for payment of the Making Tax, to the address on the form. I recommend Registered Mail for this.
- Wait
- Wait some more,Actually it's not forever ... it just feels that way when it's your first time)
- In approximately 30-180 days, ATF will return 1 original approved Form to you.
After ATF returns the approved form you may lawfully assemble or "make" your SBR. Please note that you cannot lawfully make the SBR until after ATF has approved your application, nor should you possess the parts to complete the SBR until you have received the approved form. As soon as you get the form back, make several GOOD copies of it, and put the original one up in a safe place like a fire safe, lock box or even better, a safe deposit box. The ATF WILL NOT replace it if you lose it, they will send you a crappy photo copy. REMEMBER, This form keeps your butt out of jail and from belonging to some guy named Bubba.
CONVERTING AN ENCORE:
BATFE in their infinite wisdom says it is legal to go back and forth between pistol and carbine versions with the Encore or Contender. ONLY IF you never have a pistol barrel installed on a frame at the same time as a carbine stock. A carbine stock with a pistol barrel is a SBR.
MIKE