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**Mike Irwin** · July 30, 2010, 12:41 PM

"However, to comply with said law I think you should engrave your SSN on the gun. Just in case..."

On its face, that would violate GCA 1968 in that two firearms from the same manufacturer cannot have the same serial number.

I've not read the ruling yet.

Does it actually use the words "unmarked firearm," or does it reference firearms that have had a factory applied serial number removed?

If the former, that could potentially be a real catch. If the latter, then it's not a concern.

I'm just worried that the court's ruling might not draw a distinction between maliciously altered or defaced serial number and a gun that never had a serial number in the first place.

July 30, 2010, 12:41 PM	#9
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,379	"However, to comply with said law I think you should engrave your SSN on the gun. Just in case..." On its face, that would violate GCA 1968 in that two firearms from the same manufacturer cannot have the same serial number. I've not read the ruling yet. Does it actually use the words "unmarked firearm," or does it reference firearms that have had a factory applied serial number removed? If the former, that could potentially be a real catch. If the latter, then it's not a concern. I'm just worried that the court's ruling might not draw a distinction between maliciously altered or defaced serial number and a gun that never had a serial number in the first place. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.