I don't want to derail this thread. It is very important on it own, but since the above is posted in the Ky. sub forum, by someone who is obviously unfamiliar with Ky. law, I feel compelled to let everyone know that the above is a very bad idea in this state. In fact, it would be a crime. Covering a serial number is illegal in Ky. Here is KRS 527.030:
http://www.lrc.ky.gov/Statutes/statute.aspx?id=19958
And the word "deface" is defined in KRS 527.010, here:
http://www.lrc.ky.gov/Statutes/statute.aspx?id=19956
This little prank could get you a year in jail.
527.010 Definitions for chapter.
The following definitions apply in this chapter unless the context otherwise requires:
(2) "Deface" means to remove, deface, cover, alter, or destroy the manufacturer's serial number or any other distinguishing number or identification mark
So, every S&W that ever left the factory with the Goncalo Alves target grips is illegal in KY??
http://www.terapeak.com/worth/smith...ips-goncalo-alves-wood-original/360754394434/
I ordered a S&W 642 from the factory with Crimson trace grips, they cover the SN, illegal in KY?? I have a S&W 686 I shot in the Bianchi Cup with Hogue rubber grips that are one piece and cover the bottom of the grip, illegal in KY?? I have a Remington 1100 12ga with a side saddle that covers the SN, illegal in KY?? Many after market accessories for firearms cover the SN, are they all illegal in KY??
I know we are addressing KY state law; but here is an e-mail I got back from BATFE if anyone was thinking along those lines...
FIPB Regulatory Email inquiries <FIPB@atf.gov>
9/19/12
to me
This is in response to your email to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). In your email, you wanted to know if covering a serial number of a firearm with tape be constituted as obscuring.
Under Federal law, it shall be unlawful for any person knowingly to transport, ship, or receive, in interstate or foreign commerce, any firearm which has had the importer's or manufacturer's serial number removed,
obliterated, or altered, or to possess or receive any firearm which has had the importer's or manufacturer's serial number removed, obliterated, or altered and has, at any time, been shipped or transported
in interstate or foreign commerce.
Merely, attaching black tape to a firearms serial number does not constitute a violation of Federal law.
Should you have additional questions, please contact your local ATF office. A listing of ATF office phone numbers can be found at:
http://www.atf.gov/field.