Legalities of manufacturing rifle stocks

[Crankycant]

Hi guys,
Just wondering if anybody here knows the legalities surrounding the manufacture of precision rifle stocks as a legitimate business venture. Google Searches do not bring much info to the table if any at all. The obvious one would be a firearms permit as you would want test your products. Thank you all in advance as I would love hear anyones knowledge or expertise surrounding this area.

[Chronos]

Rifle stocks aren't a controlled item and you can manufacture or import at will however start manufacturing items that if fitted to a firearm would constitute a prohibited weapon and you'd be receiving a bit of attention I reckon

Chronos

[No1_49er]

Rifle stocks aren't a controlled item and you can manufacture or import at will however start manufacturing items that if fitted to a firearm would constitute a prohibited weapon and you'd be receiving a bit of attention I reckon
Chronos

Are you saying that if I fabricate a stock for a rifle that I already own and which is registered, and that stock is then fitted to said firearm that it constitutes a prohibited weapon?
Perhaps you would care to clarify your statement.

[Gwion]

If you make a folding stock (for example) and fit it to your already registeted rifle you could be in trouble....

[No1_49er]

If you make a folding stock (for example) and fit it to your already registeted rifle you could be in trouble....

FWIW, OP's question was about manufacturing "precision rifle stocks". To my way of thinking (I use Anschutz) a folding stock is a bit shy of precision. Didn't see any mention of folding, although on that point you could be correct.

[Chronos]

Rifle stocks aren't a controlled item and you can manufacture or import at will however start manufacturing items that if fitted to a firearm would constitute a prohibited weapon and you'd be receiving a bit of attention I reckon
Chronos

Are you saying that if I fabricate a stock for a rifle that I already own and which is registered, and that stock is then fitted to said firearm that it constitutes a prohibited weapon?
Perhaps you would care to clarify your statement.

I’m saying that if Yu make a stock for your rifle that doesn’t meet one or more of the laws in your state regarding firearm dimensions you may be breaking the law.

For example if your state has an 80cm minimum Overall length for rifles and your rifle in your new stock measures 72 cm it becomes a pprohibited weapon in your state.

Know your states legislation and you’ll be ok

Chronos

[No1_49er]

Hi guys,
Just wondering if anybody here knows the legalities surrounding the manufacture of precision rifle stocks as a legitimate business venture. Google Searches do not bring much info to the table if any at all. The obvious one would be a firearms permit as you would want test your products. Thank you all in advance as I would love hear anyones knowledge or expertise surrounding this area.

I’m saying that if Yu make a stock for your rifle that doesn’t meet one or more of the laws in your state regarding firearm dimensions you may be breaking the law.
For example if your state has an 80cm minimum Overall length for rifles and your rifle in your new stock measures 72 cm it becomes a pprohibited weapon in your state.
Know your states legislation and you’ll be ok
Chronos

I am well aware of my state regulations.
But, Yu have taken the post off track and not answered the OP's question, which did not mention folding stocks.
Perhaps OP will chime in and clarify what he means by "precision stocks", and the configuration he proposes?

[Crankycant]

Maybe I should have clarified what sort of stocks I wish to manufacture. Definitely not any folders or modular chassis, but could in the future at the moment I have been designing a few composite McMillan style stocks. Making and designing jigs has proven difficult but has been over come. Sorry again for not clarifying what stocks.

[Crankycant]

Really appreciate your insight chronos, you really know your laws and legislation. I don't wish to manufacture anything as seen in a military style light.

[bladeracer]

I have never looked into doing it as a business, but I made my own aluminium bullpup chassis, and even handed it to Police during two storage inspections

[Crankycant]

Thanks bladeracer. Sounds good. very keen to post a few pics of finished products.

[Gwion]

If you make a folding stock (for example) and fit it to your already registeted rifle you could be in trouble....

FWIW, OP's question was about manufacturing "precision rifle stocks". To my way of thinking (I use Anschutz) a folding stock is a bit shy of precision. Didn't see any mention of folding, although on that point you could be correct.

Yeah. Just mentioning possible legal issues with making stocks; such as making a folding stock or, as Chronos points out, stocks that do not meet other legal criteria locally.

Other than that, no probs at all making a business out of making rifle or gun stocks.

[Gwion]

Hi guys,
Just wondering if anybody here knows the legalities surrounding the manufacture of precision rifle stocks as a legitimate business venture. Google Searches do not bring much info to the table if any at all. The obvious one would be a firearms permit as you would want test your products. Thank you all in advance as I would love hear anyones knowledge or expertise surrounding this area.

I’m saying that if Yu make a stock for your rifle that doesn’t meet one or more of the laws in your state regarding firearm dimensions you may be breaking the law.
For example if your state has an 80cm minimum Overall length for rifles and your rifle in your new stock measures 72 cm it becomes a pprohibited weapon in your state.
Know your states legislation and you’ll be ok
Chronos

I am well aware of my state regulations.
But, Yu have taken the post off track and not answered the OP's question, which did not mention folding stocks.
Perhaps OP will chime in and clarify what he means by "precision stocks", and the configuration he proposes?

He did ask if there were any legal issues with setting up a stock making business, so pointing out the only possible issues isn't really too far off track. Generally speaking, there is no issue with making and selling stocks.