PincusRob

For months I’ve been explaining to people inside and outside of the gun community how ridiculous the new ATF Rules affecting the sale of Gun Building Kits are. Many, including several journalists, have seemed kinda skeptical that the ATF would _really_ take the position that the mere presence of the tools one uses to finish a lower receiver or frame makes an otherwise non-firearm a firearm (legally). Well…. Yesterday, the ATF put out a letter and some pictures “clarifying” the issue. They also confirmed that merely MARKETING a precursor (“80% Lower”) with a template or jig makes it legally a “firearm”, subject to serialization and other requirements. I can’t fathom this position being upheld by any court, but, in the meantime: 1. Share this example with anyone who doubts the idea that US Gun Laws are a ridiculous set of barely navigable restrictions and technicalities that have little to do with saving lives or preventing negative outcomes related to gun ownership. (Including politicians and journalists) 2. Don’t misunderstand these definitions as having done anything significant to affect YOUR Freedom to privately build guns. While the definition has disrupted the retail market (because precursors/parts and jigs/tools need to be sold separately unless serialized & through an FFL), everything you need is still readily available and there has been no change in Federal Law affecting individuals. 3. While these definitions are in place, it is _possible_ that your State or Local law enforcement may consider you in possession of a “firearm” if you have what was a simply a kit just 45 days ago… and it (precursor & jig together) may be subject ANY gun laws in regard to transportation, storage and/or sale. Spread the good word… and: Build Guns. #gunbuilding #privategunmaking #gunlaws #whatisaGun? #buildguns

The original question: “How many shots can be fired from a modern pistol before one rounds leaves a flint lock?” Both pistols are privately made “ghost guns”… the old-timey gun is a kit build and the one I’m shooting was 3D printed. We got the question answered on the second take… on the first go round, we just proved that both guns can malfunction. 😂 Still: Probably the best unplanned synchronized malfunction clearings ever! #guntests #gunquestions #gunmalfunction #flintlock #gunbuilding #ghostgun #mrsnow #robpincus #gunmaking #gunmakersmatch

The newest Gun Building Kit on the market: The Geisler Defense G 19.X ! I was honored to be asked to build one of the first kits sent out to help with the launch… and it is very cool that we have a new kit on the market so soon after the recent ATF Rule Changes. It has been incredibly frustrating to see headlines saying that “ghost guns” have been banned while nothing could be further from the truth! This video goes through the highlights of the kit and my initial impressions. You should be able to find videos with thoughts and builds from @p80ralph & @iprintshit by now as well. Learn more about purchasing the frame precursor from 1776SupplyCo.Official and the jig from the new DLD Hardware online store. Looking forward to seeing plenty of others building with this kit soon! #gunbuilding #geislerdefence #1776supplyco #dldhardware #privategunmaking #robpincus #gunmaking #gunmakers #ghostguns