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Ever been asked to see tax stamp?
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Guy was probably thinking "I don't get paid near enough to give a **** about this" lol
You bet your ass.
I looked all over and can't find anything on the actual paper/stamp that says you have to have it with you or even a copy of it.
On the back of both form 1 & 4, it says “This approved application is the registrant’s proof of registration and it shall be made available to any ATF officer upon request.”
That is based on 26 U.S.C. § 5841(e) which states that you are required to “retain proof of registration which shall be made available to the ATF [acting in their official capacity] upon request.”
Therefore, any ATF agent has the authority to ask to see your approved tax stamp. What about local and state law enforcement officers?
Short-barreled rifles and short-barreled shotguns are both generally banned under § 18.2-300. And the exception for these items possessed in conformity with federal law is contained in § 18.2-303.1. Therefore, a local or state law enforcement officer would have the right to ask to see the approved tax stamp and failure to provide it could be evidence of a violation of state law, and would be violation of the Tax Stamp laws that say you must have a copy at all times 26 U.S.C. § 5841(e).
What about range safety officers at a range? The answer is ‘No’. They do not have a legal right to see your tax stamp. But, as a private property, they do have the right to refuse service and ask you to leave. Ranges that ask are generally just concerned with safety. Like illegally modified firearms being test fired at the range by someone not qualified to handle the firearm. Last thing they want is some fudd losing control of a firearm, shooting someone, or damaging the ceiling.
That is based on 26 U.S.C. § 5841(e) which states that you are required to “retain proof of registration which shall be made available to the ATF [acting in their official capacity] upon request.”
Therefore, any ATF agent has the authority to ask to see your approved tax stamp. What about local and state law enforcement officers?
Short-barreled rifles and short-barreled shotguns are both generally banned under § 18.2-300. And the exception for these items possessed in conformity with federal law is contained in § 18.2-303.1. Therefore, a local or state law enforcement officer would have the right to ask to see the approved tax stamp and failure to provide it could be evidence of a violation of state law, and would be violation of the Tax Stamp laws that say you must have a copy at all times 26 U.S.C. § 5841(e).
What about range safety officers at a range? The answer is ‘No’. They do not have a legal right to see your tax stamp. But, as a private property, they do have the right to refuse service and ask you to leave. Ranges that ask are generally just concerned with safety. Like illegally modified firearms being test fired at the range by someone not qualified to handle the firearm. Last thing they want is some fudd losing control of a firearm, shooting someone, or damaging the ceiling.
Incorrect. It states so on the back of form 1 and form 4:
“This approved application is the registrant’s proof of registration and it shall be made available to any ATF officer upon request.”
And is based on 26 U.S.C. § 5841(e) which states that you are required to “retain proof of registration which shall be made available to the ATF [acting in their official capacity] upon request.”
'Made available' could be mean going back to your house and getting it could it not? Does it state that it has to be carried on your person when you have the NFA item with you?
As much as I paid for these stamps I'll show everyone and their mama. It all belongs to a trust anyways. Half the ding dongs don't know what they are looking at.
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