rkbanet The argument of making vs manufacturing is an interesting one, but it is academic.
Being that the Form 1's actual name is "Application to Make and Register a Firearm" and the Form 2's actual name is "Notice of Firearms Manufactured or Imported"..........it's not academic, but literal.
The BATFE uses either term on various forms.
Nope. "Make" does not appear in regards to a definition of manufacturing or assembly of firearms on any other ATF Form.
In fact there is a section on BATFE form 1 that wants the "Name and Address of Original Manufacturer and/or Importer of Firearm (if any)". Which implies of course that there is another "manufacturer"... who could that be?
Really?
How about Remington? You know, like when you go to MAKE a short barreled shotgun from an existing Remington 870 shotgun.
Or you are going to SBR your Glock pistol or Colt rifle?
Here is a quote from the "Definitions/Instructions" section of BATFE form 1...
Make. The term “make”, and the various derivatives of such word, shall
include manufacturing (other than by one qualified to engage in such
business under the NFA), putting together, altering, any combination of
these, or otherwise producing a firearm.
So......note that this definition specifically EXCLUDES a licensed manufacturer from the definition.
Further, read the next definition: "
Maker. A person applying to
make an NFA firearm."
Doesn't say "manufacture" does it?
Or question 4b. "Type of Firearm to be
made" Doesn't say "manufacture" does it?
Or 4h. "Additional Description (Include all numbers and other identifying data to include
maker's name, city and state which will appear on the firearm) (use additional sheet if necessary)"
Doesn't say "manufacture" does it?
Or 4 i. "State Why You Intend To
Make Firearm" Doesn't say "manufacture" does it?
Wait, there's more on page 2!
"
MAKER'S CERTIFICATION"
and
"Information for the Chief Law Enforcement Officer
This form provides notification of the applicant's intent to
make and register a National Firearms Act (NFA) firearm. No action on your part is required. However, should you have information that may disqualify this person from
making or possessing a firearm,......"
and
"
Maker's Questions (complete only when the
maker is an individual)"
"A
maker who is an individual must complete this Section."
In fact, ATF goes out of their way to make a distinction between "making" and "manufacturing". Read the Form 2 and you'll note that nowhere does ATF mention "make" in regards to firearms.
And why is this important? First, using the correct form. Second, using the correct language. It's no different than clips vs magazine or assault weapon vs semiautomatic rifle.