Identification Markings Placed on Firearms (98R-341P)
other · Treasury · Rule · Published 2001-08-03 · Effective 2002-01-30 · 66 FR 40596
Document
Document number
01-19418
Federal Register citation
66 FR 40596
CFR reference
27 CFR 178
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule, Treasury decision.
Category
other
Sub-agency
Treasury
Publication date
2001-08-03
Effective date
2002-01-30
Treasury docket
T.D. ATF-461
Abstract
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) is amending the regulations to prescribe minimum height and depth requirements for identification markings placed on firearms by licensed importers and licensed manufacturers. Specifically, we are requiring a minimum height of 1\1/16\ inch and a minimum depth of .003 inch for serial numbers and a minimum depth of .003 inch for all other required markings. We believe that these minimum standards are necessary to ensure that firearms are properly identified in accordance with the law. In addition, the final regulations will facilitate our ability to trace firearms used in crime.