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1-DAB · July 17, 2012, 06:24 PM

ATF considers the frame, where the serial number is stamped, to the gun. if you destroy it, it's still considered a gun. an 80% frame is not a gun yet, as it has no serial number.

July 17, 2012, 06:24 PM	#2
1-DAB Senior Member Join Date: May 5, 2010 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 474	ATF considers the frame, where the serial number is stamped, to the gun. if you destroy it, it's still considered a gun. an 80% frame is not a gun yet, as it has no serial number.