goodlookin1
03-10-2012, 11:30 AM
Just like the title says.
From what I have gathered in my research, if one wanted to manufacture Sound Suppressors, one would need an 07 FFL with a Class II SOT, which would enable that person to manufacture Suppressors, MG's, SBR's, SBS's.....basically anything except DD's and DD Ammunition. This applies to all states on a Federal level. The 07 FFL license costs $150 for 3 years and probably some other fees like finger printing, registration, etc. Then a first time Class II SOT license is $500 for all 07 FFL's bringing in under $500,000 in yearly revenue of ALL business, or $1000 for anything over $500,000 in annual revenue. Furthermore, from everything I have read, it appears that the law requires all MANUFACTURERS of weapon-related materials to register with ITAR, even if you are not exporting anything outside the USA.....this is an additional $2,250/year at the moment.
However, then there is the CA DOJ. They require special permits for anything dealing with NFA or CA AW controlled ordnance. A "Dangerous Weapons" permit is required for (most?) NFA items. CA DOJ does bi-yearly inspections: One that is scheduled, and one surprise inspection visit, just to make sure you are following their rules as well. However, this is where I get fuzzy on the details: Everything I read points to very strict requirements for DD's, MG's, SBR's, and SBS's. But there wasnt much detail on Suppressors and AOW's.
My question: Are Sound Suppressors considered "Dangerous Weapons", requiring the CA Dangerous Weapons Permit to manufacture? Are they as strictly regulated by the CA DOJ as are MG's and the like, or do they not require the CA DWP to manufacture?
Any help would be appreciated. I want to make sure I understand all the components before jumping into such a venture, signing my life away to surprise inspections and intrusive gov't control.
Thanks.
From what I have gathered in my research, if one wanted to manufacture Sound Suppressors, one would need an 07 FFL with a Class II SOT, which would enable that person to manufacture Suppressors, MG's, SBR's, SBS's.....basically anything except DD's and DD Ammunition. This applies to all states on a Federal level. The 07 FFL license costs $150 for 3 years and probably some other fees like finger printing, registration, etc. Then a first time Class II SOT license is $500 for all 07 FFL's bringing in under $500,000 in yearly revenue of ALL business, or $1000 for anything over $500,000 in annual revenue. Furthermore, from everything I have read, it appears that the law requires all MANUFACTURERS of weapon-related materials to register with ITAR, even if you are not exporting anything outside the USA.....this is an additional $2,250/year at the moment.
However, then there is the CA DOJ. They require special permits for anything dealing with NFA or CA AW controlled ordnance. A "Dangerous Weapons" permit is required for (most?) NFA items. CA DOJ does bi-yearly inspections: One that is scheduled, and one surprise inspection visit, just to make sure you are following their rules as well. However, this is where I get fuzzy on the details: Everything I read points to very strict requirements for DD's, MG's, SBR's, and SBS's. But there wasnt much detail on Suppressors and AOW's.
My question: Are Sound Suppressors considered "Dangerous Weapons", requiring the CA Dangerous Weapons Permit to manufacture? Are they as strictly regulated by the CA DOJ as are MG's and the like, or do they not require the CA DWP to manufacture?
Any help would be appreciated. I want to make sure I understand all the components before jumping into such a venture, signing my life away to surprise inspections and intrusive gov't control.
Thanks.