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  • RonInMD

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    Anyone know where to get a revolver bead blasted?
     

    mikec

    Ultimate Member
    Dec 1, 2007
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    Off I-83
    Any welding shop or machine shop can do it real cheaply.

    Technically, they need an ATF license. If not, and ATF finds out that they are doing gunsmithing without a license you may need to fight for your gun back.

    20 years ago, things were different.
     

    mdvctry

    Follow Me @DukesDefense
    Nov 10, 2011
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    Bead blasting is gunsmithing?

    Source: ATF Online FAQ

    Q: Is a license needed to engage in the business of engraving, customizing, refinishing or repairing firearms?
    Yes. A person conducting such activities as a business is considered to be a gunsmith within the definition of a dealer.

    [27 CFR 478.11]
     

    mikec

    Ultimate Member
    Dec 1, 2007
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    The issue is who is doing the work. The gun owner or another person?

    If a machine shop rented a space to you and you brought your firearm in and blasted with limited assistance from the shop employees, then there most likely would be no need for a license. But, if you hand the part over and they do the work, license needed.
     

    RonInMD

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    Feb 22, 2010
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    Source: ATF Online FAQ

    Q: Is a license needed to engage in the business of engraving, customizing, refinishing or repairing firearms?
    Yes. A person conducting such activities as a business is considered to be a gunsmith within the definition of a dealer.

    [27 CFR 478.11]

    THANKS, great info.
     

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