Yes it is silly.Except 922r has to do with importation not manufacturing I thought. Either way, we can all agree it is silly.
That said I'm not your dad, so you do what you want as far as 922r goes.
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We cover everything you need to know about 922r compliance - what it is (in plain language) and how to comply with it. 922r isn't that complicated afterall.
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