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All Springer/NP/PCP Air Gun Discussion General => Air Gun Gate => Topic started by: trojanrb28 on November 18, 2018, 06:59:51 PM

Title: Air Gun moderator require Tax Stamp?
Post by: trojanrb28 on November 18, 2018, 06:59:51 PM

Does an aftermarket airgun moderator require a tax stamp like the ones they make for firearms?

Title: Re: Air Gun moderator require Tax Stamp?
Post by: screwwork on November 18, 2018, 07:04:37 PM

No Tax stamp required for Airgun Only LDC (Lead Dust Collector)

Title: Re: Air Gun moderator require Tax Stamp?
Post by: Habanero69er on November 18, 2018, 07:06:51 PM

Short answer, No.

An airgun LDC/moderator does not fall under the same laws as a firearm moderator unless you're in a nanny state like New Jersey.   ::)

Title: Re: Air Gun moderator require Tax Stamp?
Post by: trojanrb28 on November 19, 2018, 04:53:25 PM

Thanks. any suggestions for or which gate cover more information on them?

Title: Re: Air Gun moderator require Tax Stamp?
Post by: Marc In Iowa on November 19, 2018, 05:27:16 PM

Do a search for reviews on DonnyFL.

Title: Re: Air Gun moderator require Tax Stamp?
Post by: Bullfrog on November 20, 2018, 09:50:25 PM

Here's the definitive case that talks about airgun devices and why ATF currently doesn't have authority over them:

https://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-1st-circuit/1527670.html

Title: Re: Air Gun moderator require Tax Stamp?
Post by: Wayne52 on November 21, 2018, 05:40:56 AM

Travis I figured that thread you posted about the LDC laws for airguns would be long and drawn out and basically it's exactly what I was thinking it would be.  Simply put it's not a firearm so it doesn't need a tax stamp!

Just don't ever try putting one of these on a regular firearm because you're liable to end up in the hospital or worse.

Title: Re: Air Gun moderator require Tax Stamp?
Post by: Big Bore Bart on November 21, 2018, 04:12:42 PM

 Will Somebody please make this a sticky.

Title: Re: Air Gun moderator require Tax Stamp?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on November 21, 2018, 05:27:22 PM

“I” thought the use of terms like moderator, silencer, etc., were verboten on the GTA.

Title: Re: Air Gun moderator require Tax Stamp?
Post by: trojanrb28 on November 21, 2018, 05:51:51 PM

Quote from: Frank in Fairfield on November 21, 2018, 05:27:22 PM

“I” thought the use of terms like moderator, silencer, etc., were verboten on the GTA.

Discussion regarding silencers or sound suppressing devices is permitted. HOWEVER, the discussion or showing of "HOW TO" make removable report deadening devices is NOT allowed on GTA Forums!! THESE POSTS WILL BE DELETED!!!!!  Repeated violation of this rule by a member can be cause for banning.
Here is a reference link if you still don't understand why we limit show and tell discussion.
https://www.atf.gov/firearms/qa/are-paintball-andor-airgun-sound-suppressers-nfa-firearms (https://www.atf.gov/firearms/qa/are-paintball-andor-airgun-sound-suppressers-nfa-firearms)

Thank you all for your input. The atf link in the forum rules gives the impression that's there is no distinction & they are treated the same. but the case law clearly states their is a difference mainly based on intended use.