Originally Posted By: Catdog1Originally Posted By: Swift516Originally Posted By: Catdog1Originally Posted By: Swift516 Same applies with the NFA items, you have to have your paperwork.
Would you mind quoting your source for this. And or a link to such will be sufficient. Thank you
Sure.
Federal law (26 U.S.C. § 5841(e)) reference to the proof of registration is as follows:
https://www.atf.gov/firearms/docs/atf-national-firearms-act-handbook-appendix/download
State laws reference being in compliance with NFA law will be represented in state statute. i found where you must show it to an ATF agent but i dont see anything concerning a sheriff, city, or state officer.
i think this is a classic case of "just because you can, doesnt always mean you should"
i mean really, is it worth your time being detained while they get an ATF (or IRS) agent on site (or to the jail) to show them (the ATF/IRS agent) your stamp and prove you're legit? Is it worth getting your equipment temporarily confiscated and possibly hiring a lawyer to get it back?
because they can do things like that no problem if they want to make your life difficult for making their life difficult.
i'm not suggesting either action if taken by an officer is right, but its well within the realm of real world possibility you may end up dealing with, just because you want to make a point.
i look at it this way....you're gonna have to end up showing the stamp to someone at some point anyway. might as well show them the stamp, and any associated trust paperwork if necessary, and wave goodbye as they leave.
i'd rather go back to what i was doing vs fighting over what is essentially a nothignburger.
"sorry to waste your time officer, have a great day, good luck catching the bad guys"
i guess if you're feeling spiteful, you can always give them the finger as they're driving away *shrug*