Franklin Armory ANTITHESIS! It's NOT a SBR? How??

Video Description:
Understand exactly why the Franklin Armory Antithesis is legally classified as a Gun Control Act (GCA) firearm only — not an NFA SBR (Short‑Barreled Rifle). In this video, we walk through the statutory definitions, court rulings, and how this new class of firearm avoids NFA regulation.
What You’ll Learn:
Statutory Definitions of “Rifle,” “Short‑Barreled Rifle,” and NFA Items
We break down how the law (both the GCA & NFA) defines a rifle and what conditions turn something into an SBR. Crucially, a rifle must be designed to fire only a single projectile through a rifled bore, when fired from the shoulder. An SBR is a rifle with certain barrel or overall length restrictions.
What Makes the Antithesis Different
It is designed to fire both single‑projectile cartridges and multiple‑projectile ammunition (e.g. shotshells). Because it can fire multiple projectiles, it fails the legal “rifle” definition under NFA/GCA, which requires only single projectiles.
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Its barrel is rifled (or “rifled bore”) — so it fails the definition of a shotgun, which requires a smooth bore. Thus it is neither rifle nor shotgun under those statute definitions.
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Court Ruling & Settlement
The legal challenge by Franklin Armory and FRAC (Firearms Regulatory Accountability Coalition) resulted in U.S. District Court Judge Daniel M. Traynor ruling that ATF had overstepped by classifying Antithesis as a short‑barreled rifle subject to NFA regulation.
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The ruling vacated the prior classification, meaning that Antithesis is officially recognized (federally) as not an NFA item but a GCA‑only firearm.
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What This Means for Owners / Buyers
No NFA tax stamp required.
No special registration paperwork associated with SBRs.
Transfer, transport, or purchase only requires standard GCA compliance — e.g. Form 4473 & background check.
State law may still impose restrictions (always check local/state rules).
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