F1 suppressors just got more interesting

[Dave_L]

SD tactical got news from the ATF:

"The ATF came in for a "address change" verification and then told us that we must can not sell threaded tubes, or end caps with external threads. Our muzzle brakes are okay but that's about it. We can't even sell freeze plugs. But we will be selling completed suppressors for a really good cost so please stay tuned."

I wonder how this will play out.

[Dave_L]

More from the owner of SD tactical. He chimed in on the FB post:

"This is Darrell the owner. They told me I am selling suppressors. What I don't get is why they don't arrest me? If it was illegal what I did I should be arrested. They told me the tube is a suppressor part, the ends are a suppressor part and freeze plugs are baffles. They were not even sure if the company I get freeze plugs manufactured from could legally sell freeze plugs. The name of the company is freeze plug factory. Who would have thought a Freeze plug factory was selling suppressor baffles. It is crazy and we don't get it. We are getting a lawyer and seeing what our options. The ATF said my option is 5 years if I sell anything else. Any good Trump contacts out there?"

[mattiooo]

In preparation for picking up my new Gemtech, I was nosing around their website and reading their FAQ's (added the bold myself):

Can I order replacement parts from Gemtech?
No. Silencer parts are tightly controlled by the BATFE and individuals may not possess spare or replacement parts. Baffles, spacers, end caps, tubes, or other components deemed to be suppressor parts by BATFE cannot be sold to individuals or even other Class III dealers or Class II manufacturers. We can however, repair, replace, or upgrade every part of your suppressor except the serialized tube; but the suppressor must be sent in to Gemtech and damaged parts are destroyed in the process and not returned.

[Wulf202]

There goes most of the pipe fittings at any hardware store

[CS1983]

Wait... so how does CTD sell those ridiculous fake "suppressors", then?

[DireWolf]

Hey now, it doesn't have to make any sense when the law is whatever you want it to be at any given time, and you can even redefine the language itself as you see fit....

Cuz...

[New2aks]

This was posted by their facebook page 1 hour ago. It looks like this may be the end for them.
"As of today the ATF shut down our business of selling solvent traps. This is 99% of our income. They have put 3 Veterans, my wife and son out of work. They said I can't sell freeze plugs. NAPA can't even sell them to us because they are a suppressor part. They said all I can sell is complete suppressor's. That is what we do for now until I get some legal help to fight these vauge laws or opinions. The issue is NFA items. He said tubes and freeze plugs were suppressor parts. Would that mean if you have a shotgun and a hacksaw you have a sawed off shotgun? If you own a AR isn't that a potential SBR?

My plea for help is to make this Viral to the Trump admin, the Trump family and such. I have been put in the street over mindless opinions. I had talked to the ATF in the past and they had no issues. Today they shut us down. #Americandreamlost"

[jmg8550]

So I guess freeze plugs aren't replaceable in engine blocks anymore? As they're now interpreted to be a regulated suppressor part. There are some real bright individuals over there at the ATF.

I didn't know the ATF could interpret the law as they saw fit.

[nogaroheli]

Jeez, I wish I got to make the rules up as I went through life like the ATF.

And I wish I wouldn't have put off ordering my latest D tube.

[Irving]

I don't know what you guys are doing with freeze plugs, but I drill a hole right through the center, then run a shoe string through, and wear them around my neck. I call it the ATF Candy Necklace.