ALL GSG 5 SD Owners - READ THIS!

[Dr_Fwd]

Here is the link to other forum.

To all retail customers:

On January 2010 American Tactical Imports Inc received official notification from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and explosives that the original barrel shroud (aka: fake suppressor) supplied with your GSG 5 SD model must be replaced. It has been determined that this shroud is regulated under the National Firearms Act. American Tactical will provide a replacement shroud at no charge for each GSG 5 SD model sold or currently in inventory.
Consumers in possession of a GSG 5 SD model with the original shroud in place on the firearm are now in violation of the NFA. To avoid continued violation of the NFA, ATI asks that all persons in possession obtain a replacement shroud as soon as possible. We anticipate arrival of the new shrouds to begin by the middle of February 2010.
IMPORTANT: THE ORIGINAL SD MODEL SHROUD MUST BE RETURNED ACOMPANIED BY THE FIREARM SERIAL NUMBER BEFORE A REPLACEMENT SHROUD IS ISSUED. THE DIAMETER OF THE SD SHROUD IS 1-9/16”. DO NOT RETURN THE SMALLER CARBINE SHROUD.
WHAT TO DO:
If possible return your old shroud to the dealer where purchased and show him this notice. The shroud will be returned to ATI along with a list of serial numbers from the guns that the shrouds were removed. ATI will send replacements to the dealer for pick up at your convenience; ATI will be sending replacements as fast as logistics allow. If your dealer is out of business or difficult to reach, or you purchased your gun used, from a consumer, return the shroud directly by US mail or UPS to American Tactical Imports Inc. 100 Airpark Drive Rochester, NY 14624.
PLEASE TRY NOT TO CALL US. We will provide comprehensive information on our web site www.americantactical.us , and www.ar15.com or by e-mail to atiexchange@americantactical.us
REMEMBER, INCLUDE THE FIREARM SERIAL NUMBER WITH EACH SHROUD OR A REPLACEMENT WILL NOT BE ISSUED.
This action IS NOT being instituted through any fault and is strictly due to NFA compliance. American Tactical will assume the responsibility to satisfy the requirements in an effort to minimize the impact on our customers and protect your investment.
We at American Tactical Imports Inc. sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused by this unfortunate situation.

Sincerely,
Anthony DiChario
President C.E.O. retailcandoc.021210

Can you believe this?!

[sniper7]

I have been waiting for shit like this to happen. Fake cans are worthless. if you want a can, go buy one! The only guns that fake cans are good for are airsoft. on a real gun you will just draw unnecessary attention and then the burden to prove it is a fake lies on you. with real cans you can whip out the paperwork and be on your merry way.

[Irving]

I can and can't believe this. It is beyond stupid, but the ATF is known for being stupid.

What if you already replaced your shroud with something else and no longer have the original?

[Irving]

All you have to do is pull the trigger to prove it is fake.

[Ridge]

If it even makes the weapon 1/8" of a decibel quiter (possibly could, by holding the barrel in a fixed position), they can call it a supressor.

[sniper7]

If it even makes the weapon 1/8" of a decibel quiter (possibly could, by holding the barrel in a fixed position), they can call it a supressor.

yep, there is no gray area in the eyes of the ATF.

[Irving]

Shooting low powered, subsonic Collabri (or whatever) ammo makes it quieter. Shooting it through a longer barrel would make it quieter too.

[sniper7]

I can and can't believe this. It is beyond stupid, but the ATF is known for being stupid.

What if you already replaced your shroud with something else and no longer have the original?

I would think you are good to go except if you still have the original in your possession. then you are in possession of a silencer without the proper paperwork. If you signed paperwork for your GSG, I would say send it end and get it replaced...plus then they have paperwork that you have done so.
It really isn't worth the risk for a non function fake can that could potentially get you ass raped on a daily basis for probably 2-3 years.

[sniper7]

Shooting low powered, subsonic Collabri (or whatever) ammo makes it quieter. Shooting it through a longer barrel would make it quieter too.

but it isn't a device designed or added on to the gun to reduce decibles.

I know it is stupid and doesn't make sense, but you really don't want to get raped by thunderdick do you? or pay the fines, or the court fees or put up with the hassle?

[Irving]

I don't have one and don't have to worry about it.