TommyBuilt Tactical T36 - New ATF Determination

[OakRiver]

Looks like the ATF have re-evaluated the TommyBuilt T36s: https://www.tommybuilttactical.com/t36-upgrade/letter-of-explanation

"Dear TommyBuilt Tactical T36 Owner:

Greetings. We hope that you are enjoying your TommyBuilt Tactical T36, and want to thank you for your patronage.

With that said, we have received unfortunate news that the receiver of the T36 will now be classified by ATF as a machinegun receiver. ATF has recently determined that the blocks and restrictions manufactured into our semi-automatic receiver (which are a replica of the SL8 prevention method) are not sufficient and now require an auto sear block on this platform. We disagree with this position but do not make the regulatory decisions.

To this end, we at TommyBuilt Tactical are eager to work with our T36 owners and with the ATF to comply with the newly mandated requirements for this platform. Our counsel and team have met with our regulator to make attempts to resolve this issue. TommyBuilt Tactical has made and had approved by the ATF an upgraded semi-automatic receiver including more restrictive blocks, the newly required auto sear block and other various upgrades.

So we are clear, there is no current intent by ATF to criminally charge any TommyBuilt Tactical T36 owner for the possession of contraband, or to prosecute TommyBuilt Tactical for any wrongdoing. To this end, my team and I have been authorized by ATF to replace the existing T36 receivers with an upgraded “TG36” receiver. There will be a minimal cost to you of $225 to upgrade to the new TG36. It is critical that you send your receiver to me for an upgrade. The ATF has made it clear that if your T36 is not returned for upgrade to the TG36, it will be considered contraband and subject to seizure.

Once seized you will lose your entire T36 assembly. The resolution that we are offering will allow you to keep ALL of your components in an upgraded state at a minimal cost.

We are a small business and already overwhelmed. This unexpected determination is a substantial financial hardship for us all. Please refer to our website (www.tommybuilttactical.com) for more details on this situation and instructions on exactly how to send in your receiver for replacement."

Again, we appreciate your patience and understanding."

 

[Beowulf]

Definitely complete and utter BS from the ATF. As he said, the receivers were copied from the ATF approved SL8 receivers. So, it's the classic tale of the ATF changing the rules out from under everyone, as usual.

 

[Whisk604]

How and why aren't they grandfathered in? They can not expect every firearm effected by a new policy to adhere to their ever changing BS. If it was legal to own when purchased I don't see how a new policy changes old products.

 

[Usmccookie]

5 people will turn them in to be modified. Lol
Especially if you have to pay... yeah, no

 

[MCgrease08]

So we are clear, there is no current intent by ATF to criminally charge any TommyBuilt Tactical T36 owner for the possession of contraband, or to prosecute TommyBuilt Tactical for any wrongdoing. To this end, my team and I have been authorized by ATF to replace the existing T36 receivers with an upgraded “TG36” receiver. There will be a minimal cost to you of $225 to upgrade to the new TG36. It is critical that you send your receiver to me for an upgrade. The ATF has made it clear that if your T36 is not returned for upgrade to the TG36, it will be considered contraband and subject to seizure.

This seems like a pretty clear contradiction to me.

 

[OakRiver]

This seems like a pretty clear contradiction to me.

They'll confiscate your property, but in their infinite mercy will not make you a felon

Definitely complete and utter BS from the ATF. As he said, the receivers were copied from the ATF approved SL8 receivers. So, it's the classic tale of the ATF changing the rules out from under everyone, as usual.

Especially going after a small operation like TommyBuilt, who knows this decision is BS, but likely couldn't afford to fight it. The process is the punishment.

 

[Harry2110]

Uhh im wondering if the books were tight at tommy built as this letter is akin to extortion, ie give 10% more or well make sure the atf makes you a felon. Hopefully tommy built doesnt have your address.

in cases like this the atf should be on the hook to make sure all the recievers are replaced or everyone that owns that t36 is grandfathered into the nfa.

im having a similar case against a bicycle company that only wants to give me a 10% on a new frame while it was found to be defective by the cpsc just beacuse they ended a partnership. Instead of fixing it like they did for other owners.

 

[kolob10]

Buckle up. I forsee a rash of additional
"Gun control". Restrictions both legislative originated as well as "executive order" (another way to circumvent the legislative process.

 

[SOUP]

I've already seen a few people posting their cut in half receivers on FB... such a shame. The ATF exists because we allow them to exist and when they change their minds on their "rules" we concede and they get even more power hungry.

 

[OakRiver]

Uhh im wondering if the books were tight at tommy built as this letter is akin to extortion, ie give 10% more or well make sure the atf makes you a felon. Hopefully tommy built doesnt have your address.

in cases like this the atf should be on the hook to make sure all the recievers are replaced or everyone that owns that t36 is grandfathered into the nfa.

im having a similar case against a bicycle company that only wants to give me a 10% on a new frame while it was found to be defective by the cpsc just beacuse they ended a partnership. Instead of fixing it like they did for other owners.

You think it is possible that TommyBuilt was having financial issues, so the ATF changed their determination to send more business his way?

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Federal Calvinball

 

[tcecil88]

Gotta love the ATF. (insert appropriate purple color)