Bren semi auto build - USA

[Midmichigun]

Garth,
Looking good. If you don't mind, someone should post some of the SA parts that you get with the kit from MGS.
I am thinking about doing one as .308 due to the "cheap" ammo. HOwever, I seem to be starting to get rifles in .303... so I may do the next as original caliber.
Great rifles and shooting examples are a nice tribute to the sacrifice made by the troops who used them.

If you are going to build a jig, let me know. I am looking for help doing that also, and may be able to help with the material cost... If you don't mind doing the machine work....

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[camerl2009]

Garth,
Looking good. If you don't mind, someone should post some of the SA parts that you get with the kit from MGS.
I am thinking about doing one as .308 due to the "cheap" ammo. HOwever, I seem to be starting to get rifles in .303... so I may do the next as original caliber.
Great rifles and shooting examples are a nice tribute to the sacrifice made by the troops who used them.

If you are going to build a jig, let me know. I am looking for help doing that also, and may be able to help with the material cost... If you don't mind doing the machine work....

.308 would need some major work the common thing to do is convert it to 7.62x54r thats what id do .303 brass is not cheap anymore and just about anything you find on the range floor is scrap(they are ok for converting to .410)

[garthok]

Projectguns does not work on kits with the cuts done to my receiver, it will require additional machining after welding.

After talking with a formerly licensed firearms manufacturer about the legality of manufacturing a firearm for personal use, I have decided to go the safe route and submit form atf-f-5320-1 Application to Make and Register a Firearm. Primarily due to the "non-sporting semi-auto from imported parts" argument. He is no longer licensed after his company was raided by the ATF, he was cleared of any charges, but some others were not so fortunate. He warned me the ATF loves grey areas, and to get written approval. The following is from the ATF website:

Q: Does the GCA prohibit anyone from making a handgun, shotgun or rifle?

With certain exceptions a firearm may be made by a non-licensee provided it is not for sale and the maker is not prohibited from possessing firearms. However, a person is prohibited from assembling a non-sporting semi-automatic rifle or non-sporting shotgun from imported parts. In addition, the making of an NFA firearm requires a tax payment and approval by ATF. An application to make a machine gun will not be approved unless documentation is submitted showing that the firearm is being made for a Federal or State agency.

[18 U.S.C. 922(o) and (r), 26 U.S.C. 5822, 27 CFR 478.39, 479.62 and 479.105]

I will post pictures of the semi auto parts later this week. I figure I have 6 months to learn to weld while waiting for approval. Again, I may not have to jump through the hoops, but would rather spend $200 than risk $10k and 10 years.