Our no-firearms policy
We do not accept, receive, possess, transfer, manufacture, modify, assemble, repair, or engrave any complete firearm or any component legally classified as a firearm under applicable federal or state law. We do not offer licensed firearm engraving or gunsmithing services. This restriction applies even where an item is unloaded, disassembled, damaged, unfinished, or submitted solely for cosmetic engraving.
Items we will not accept
Excluded items include, but are not limited to:
- Complete firearms of any type.
- Frames and receivers, including regulated partially complete or unfinished frames/receivers.
- Firearm silencers/suppressors and components legally classified as silencer parts.
- Machine guns and regulated machine-gun conversion devices or parts.
- Any other item treated as a firearm under applicable federal or state law.
We do not perform serial-number marking or other work on an excluded item, even when requested solely to satisfy a regulatory marking obligation.
Potentially eligible accessories
Certain ordinary accessories—such as some grips, handguards, and other removable non-regulated parts—may be considered on a case-by-case basis. We do not approve a part merely because it is commonly called an accessory, is not serialized, or has been removed from a larger assembly. Its actual legal classification controls. We may decline any item if its status is uncertain.
Submit details before delivery
To request review of an accessory, first send photographs, the exact manufacturer and model or part number if known, material, and a description of the requested engraving. Do not deliver, ship, or drop off a firearm or firearm-classified component. We may require additional documentation or written classification guidance before considering a job. An email exchange, quote, or customer certification does not substitute for legal eligibility.
Customer representations and refusal rights
Customers must accurately describe every submitted item and must not conceal, mislabel, or substitute regulated components. We may reject any project for legal, safety, or operational reasons. If a prohibited or questionable item is delivered unexpectedly, we will not engrave it and will determine its handling in accordance with applicable law. We will not promise shipment or return in a manner that would violate the law.
Applicable rules control
Legal definitions depend on the actual characteristics and configuration of an item and may be affected by federal and state law, regulatory guidance, and judicial decisions. A business disclaimer cannot change an item’s classification or guarantee freedom from licensing requirements or enforcement. We reserve the right to revise or suspend this policy in response to legal developments.
Official information
For federal definitions, consult ATF’s Frame or Receiver information and 27 CFR § 478.12. For a particular ambiguous item, appropriate agency guidance or an attorney’s assessment may be needed.
Questions
For non-firearm accessory engraving inquiries, email info@baprecisionengraving.com before delivering any item.