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.Mark Graham.All Rights Reserved. GUNPLUMBER'S INTERPRETATIONThe FAL does not have all of the 20 listed parts.It has no mounting block, barrel extension, operating rod ordisconnector.Nevertheless, Ed Owens, former director of ATF Technology Branch, decided that a cockinghandle is an operating rod.The fact that the two parts are as similar as a golf club is to a tomato does not swayhim, but that s what we have to work with.So the FAL has only the following potentially "imported parts"(1) Receiver(2) Barrel(3) Muzzle attachment(4) Bolt(5) Bolt carrier(6) Gas piston(7) Trigger housings (lower receiver)(8) Operating rod [sic](9) Trigger(10) Hammer(11) Sear(12) Buttstock(13) Pistol grip(14) Handguards(15) Magazine body(16) Magazine Follower(17) Magazine FloorplateThat is 17 evil parts 7 of which must be replaced with US made parts.I have examined all of the US FALparts on the market and recommend DSA for best quality.Harold Shinn of First Son Enterprises made somegood parts too, but they are no longer readily available.While replacing magazine floorplate and followers(Hesse, Enterprise, Federal Arms) for two of your US parts will be initially less expensive, I do not recommendit.First, the magazine is the weakest link in a semiauto rifle, and second, by the time you've replaced the parts ina handful of magazines, you will have reached the cost of another part that would not restrict you to convertedmagazines.Based on cost and availability, pick 7 of the following US parts.hammer, trigger, sear (DSA, sold as a set only)gas piston (DSA only)plastic pistol grip (DSA, Hines, FSE, Century Arms)muzzle brake (DSA, TAPCO, Entre'prise) or nothing on muzzlecocking handle (DSA, TAPCO, Schneider)plastic handguards (DSA)wood stock, wood pistol grip, wood handguards (Ironwood Designs).plastic stock (DSA, Penguin)receiver (DSA)There are other higher priced "exotic" parts, such a aluminum lower receivers, match barrels, and free-floatinghandguards to consider as well, but the above items are the most cost-effective means of compliance.Copyright 1997-2001by T.Mark Graham.All Rights Reserved. NOTE FROM GUNPLUMBER ON SHIPPING FIREARMS(Revised 01-15-00)Pursuant to 18 U.S.C.922(a)(2)(A) and 922(e), 27 CFR 178.31, a nonlicensee [no FFL] may mail a shotgun orrifle to a resident of his own State or to a licensee in any State.Handguns are not mailable by non-licensees.Ahandgun may be shipped dealer to dealer by USPS simply by filling out a Postal Form 1508 at time of shipping.A common or contract carrier [UPS, Fed Ex, RPS] must be used to ship a handgun.A nonlicensee may nottransfer a handgun to a non licensed resident of another State.Some states like California may have additionalrestrictions.Airborne Express refuses to ship any firearm or related component, claiming they cannot stop their employeesfrom stealing.Please join the ABNEX boycott, after expressing your dissatisfaction.UPS no longer acceptshandguns for ground service, claiming they also cannot keep their employees from stealing.They will ship bynext day air.The logic of segregating handguns to a special holding area where they are easily identified ashandguns, to prevent their theft, escapes me.The Postal Service recommends that long guns [rifle or shotgun] be sent by registered mail and that no markingof any kind which would indicate the nature of the contents be placed on the outside of any parcel containingfirearms.A carrier must be notified that the shipment contains a firearm.In addition, Federal law prohibitscommon or contract carriers from requiring or causing any label to be placed on any package indicating that itcontains a firearm.ATF has determined there is no Federal requirement for a background check to return a firearm to the owner afterrepair or replacement from a manufacturer or gunsmith.A background check is required for a licensee to return apawned or consignment sale firearm.NFA items may be shipped to a Class I dealer for repair with norequirement for an ATF Form 5.ATF has determined this does not constitute a "transfer" since there is no changeof ownership
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