Build you're own firearm?

Question

I've seen these books for sale like "how to build a muzzleloading firearm" or "home constructed flintlock".Is it legal to actually make these things.I'm a DIYer,gun enthusiast,and I like to make my own stuff,so this would be a super project.I just wanna know whether it's gonna land me in a shitload of trouble.

Don't answer unless you REALLY know the details.I can see dozens of people just sybmit crap "NOOOOOOO DON"T DO IT,THATS ILLEGAL,I DIDN'T EVEN CHECK THE LAWS OR HAVE ANY KNOWLEDGE OF THIS SUBJECT BUT GUNS ARE BAAAD!"

Answer 1

What will land you in trouble depending on where you live is if you build military style weapons. Black powder weapons are not considered military, nor are hunting rifles.
I read an article in SOF once about a guy who was building and selling 50 cal rifles (they may even have been semi-auto) and these things could knock out vehicles a mile away. The BATF or similar told him to stop.
I saw in a museum a home made machine gun that was designed for planes in WWII. It was never used though as it was too powerful and would have stopped the forward motion of the plane when fired.
These are the sorts of weapons they don't want people building, or the guy that built a cruise missile in his shed - the CIA contacted him and he didn't even live in the USA.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Gun laws vary by state ( or county/city ) so your question is kind of difficult to answer. But in general, non-automatic rifles are legal throughout virtually all of the country.. I'd imagine a muzzleloader would fall into that category.

Answer 4

Black powder guns are not illegal. Here is a site with a lot of flintlocks for sale.

http://www.cabelas.com/

Go to hunting - black powder - rifles - traditional black powder

You can buy them on line and have them delivered to your front door. I bought a black powder pistol from them.
So I see nothing wrong with making your own.

Answer 5

As long as you are of legal age and no criminal record with a felony then you should be able to.

Myself, I built a 50 cal. pistol for mmy step father. It was a kit, but it went together nice. good luck

Answer 6

Muzzleloaders (including flintlocks) are generally OK, up to .50 caliber.

Your age, citizenship, criminal record, etc., still need to pass muster.

Answer 7

yes it is legal in most states-----
muzzle loaders are considered more of a hobby
you can buy kits online at Cabela's or Bass Pro Shop and most other online sporting goods shops

Answer 8

i never heard of it being illegal to build a muzzle loader anywhere.