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03-05-2010 09:46 AM |
Re: South Dakota passes Firearm Freedom Act
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Originally Posted by Haltiat
(Post 2211558)
Have they defined what "made in state" means? Can you build a gun with parts purchased elsewhere? What about the raw materials? The way I see it raw materials don't count and by the ATF's own reasoning the receiver and no other part is the firearm but I'm sure the feds will argue all kinds of crazy stuff to try and shut this down.
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The way I read the law if it is significant to the operation of the firearm it HAS to be made in state. IE Ar-15 upper, even though, at this time, the ATF doesn't consider that to be a "firearm"
The law calls out that "firearm accessories" dont count, but defines that such that an upper reciever wouldn't be included
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(1) "Firearm accessory," any item that is used in conjunction with or mounted upon a firearm but is not essential to the basic function of a firearm, including any telescopic or laser sight, magazine, flash or sound suppressor, folding or aftermarket stock and grip, speed loader, ammunition carrier, or light for target illumination;
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It is clear that it cannot have any significant parts from another state included, and defines insignificant parts. I would assume items NOT included on that insignificant list would be considered significant. Including barrels, BCGs, etc..
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Section 2.....This section applies to any firearm, firearm accessory, and ammunition that is manufactured in South Dakota from basic materials and that can be manufactured without the inclusion of any significant parts imported from another state. Any generic and insignificant part that has other manufacturing or consumer product application is not a firearm
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and finially the definition of "insignificant"
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"Generic and insignificant part," any firearm part, including a spring, screw, nut, and pin;
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You can read the entire law that they passed here:
http://legis.state.sd.us/sessions/20...le=SB89ENR.htm |
