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Lmbass14:
Got this in a email, the guy is not a lawyer, but is the owner of the Gunsmith institute, and here is his interpretation of the EO:

http://www.gunsandgunsmiths.com/?p=4957

This has caused a great deal of unnecessary concern and distress in the firearm community.

But DON’T Panic! When you read the actual document you will realize:

These rules Do Not apply to Hobby Gunsmiths (as they are not engaged in the “Business” of Gunsmithing)
Most Gunsmiths DO NOT have to Register, as long as you are not offering & perform specific tasks that are now classified as “Manufacturing” by DDTC.
There is an Opportunity for the Gunsmiths that do perform the services that require Registration to make more money. Keep reading to find out how.
In an attempt to clarify and illuminate the actual impact of this new “Guidance”, I have provided extracts of the “policy guidance” in quotes below. Bold and underlined emphasis is mine.

(As usual with any government agency, not everything is Crystal Clear and some areas are open to interpretation. I am only providing my opinion of what I think it says. However I am not an attorney, so this is just my opinion. If you need a legal interpretation please contact a qualified attorney).

So First The Good News: It is pretty clear that this Does Not apply to Hobby Gunsmiths that are doing their own work, as they are not;

“ engages in the United States in the business of manufacturing or exporting or temporarily importing defense articles, or furnishing defense services, is required to register with the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls under §122.2. “

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