How do I go about building my own suppressor (Form1)?
Serious question...(spun off from a GD discussion about https://amzn.to/2RlGVJ1)
How does one go about getting "80% parts" for a suppressor, filling out a form 1, building said suppressor after approval, and putting it to use?
Can a regular person (ie not an FFL or licensed manufacturer) do this? Is it as simple as buying the uncompleted parts, filing the form, paying $200, waiting..., then completing the suppressor to the description in the form 1?
Next, where are good places to get parts or kits? Are some better than others? What does one look for in a kit?
I love building stuff and have built or help build a number of ARs (8 including the ones that I assisted others on). I've build a Glock P80. I've rebuilt near basket-case revolvers, performed some minor gunsmithing on a number of guns, etc. I'm pretty comfortable with this sort of thing. I think I'd like to try my own suppressor. I'm looking at it as more of an educational exercise as well as a quicker (I think above it was mentioned the wait time is shorter), and potentially cheaper, route to another can. However, the risk being what it is, I prefer to be fully educated on the process and risks first.
If there is a good site that covers all this, just point me to it. A quick web search didn't turn up anything.
Thanks,
Chris