A little FYI if you own a GSG-5

[TJay74]

Seems the ATF thinks we own a Class 3 weapon now and are in violation of the law because of that barrell shroud.


To all retail customers:

On January 2010 American Tactical Imports Inc received official notification from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and explosives that the original barrel shroud (aka: fake suppressor) supplied with your GSG 5 SD model must be replaced. It has been determined that this shroud is regulated under the National Firearms Act. American Tactical will provide a replacement shroud at no charge for each GSG 5 SD model sold or currently in inventory.

Consumers in possession of a GSG 5 SD model with the original shroud in place on the firearm are now in violation of the NFA. To avoid continued violation of the NFA, ATI asks that all persons in possession obtain a replacement shroud as soon as possible. We anticipate arrival of the new shrouds to begin by the middle of February 2010.

IMPORTANT: THE ORIGINAL SD MODEL SHROUD MUST BE RETURNED ACOMPANIED BY THE FIREARM SERIAL NUMBER BEFORE A REPLACEMENT SHROUD IS ISSUED. THE DIAMETER OF THE SD SHROUD IS 1-9/16”. DO NOT RETURN THE SMALLER CARBINE SHROUD.

WHAT TO DO:
If possible return your old shroud to the dealer where purchased and show him this notice. The shroud will be returned to ATI along with a list of serial numbers from the guns that the shrouds were removed. ATI will send replacements to the dealer for pick up at your convenience; ATI will be sending replacements as fast as logistics allow. If your dealer is out of business or difficult to reach, or you purchased your gun used, from a consumer, return the shroud directly by US mail or UPS to American Tactical Imports Inc. 100 Airpark Drive Rochester, NY 14624.

PLEASE TRY NOT TO CALL US. We will provide comprehensive information on our web site www.americantactical.us , and www.ar15.com or by e-mail to [email protected]

REMEMBER, INCLUDE THE FIREARM SERIAL NUMBER WITH EACH SHROUD OR A REPLACEMENT WILL NOT BE ISSUED.

This action IS NOT being instituted through any fault and is strictly due to NFA compliance. American Tactical will assume the responsibility to satisfy the requirements in an effort to minimize the impact on our customers and protect your investment.

We at American Tactical Imports Inc. sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused by this unfortunate situation.

Sincerely,
Anthony DiChario





President C.E.O.

 

[Teeeroy]

UFB. So does anyone know what the new shroud will look like?

 

[Quick_Draw_McGraw]

That GSG-5 has turned into an EXPENSIVE gun for the maker and the US importer.

Patent law suit, and now a govt ordered parts recall.

 

[guns_not_groceries]

how is it violation of any ATF laws? Many other companies sell fake suppressors that screw on, but offer less than 1 db of noise reduction.

 

[JD8]

 

[Fyrtwuck]

I think the BATFE needs to offer an amnesty to everyone and give them a tax free registration.

Thats what they did after a bunch of the Striker 12 gauge shotguns were sold and they declared them Destructive Devices.

Also, I'd ask to see the actual letter or ruling from BATFE.

 

[OKCIS]

The new shroud looks identical from the outside. Thats why they have you send in your old one because its the one you will get back. they can make the needed adjustments to your current one without having to give you an entire new shroud and meet BATFE reqs.

My biggest issue is they want you to just go drop it off at wherever you purchased the gun at and have it sent it. If you do that now you are in violation of an illegal transfer...... Its a no win situation.

 

[Teeeroy]

Okay...I freaked for a second and then realized that I have the regular flavor GSG-5 - not the SD. The SD apparently has the bigger shroud.

You can see the difference here:

http://dealer.americantactical.us/products?category=Long+Guns

 

[JCW355]

how is it violation of any ATF laws? Many other companies sell fake suppressors that screw on, but offer less than 1 db of noise reduction.

It's a black rifle and looks scary. Sucks for them and everyone who now has to send it in. At least the only cost is the shipping.

 

[ssgrock3]

first didn't know these just screwed off. 2nd, are you not then in violation and in possession of a sbr? Was pretty sure that is why the faux suppresor was on there.