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Who has the right to ask to see a tax stamp?

This is right out of the Bayou Rifles Club Rules - 2022. This includes guest.

3.9. The use of legally owned sound suppressors or short barreled rifles is allowed. Appropriate federal paperwork must be available for inspection by any club member upon request. The device must be in compliance with all local, state, and federal rules and laws related to possession and use of such device. Any other firearm or device that requires federal approval with a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives tax stamp to own or use is prohibited.

I'm glad I don't belong to a communist club.

I wonder if anyone has brought up what kind of liability is there if someone steals an identity after viewing the stamp?
 
OP, you handled it well, no reason to piss all over your friend.
remember this: a private range is private property. They may require you to display your stamp in order to use it on their property. Your choice is to either display it or leave.
However, if they aren't a member of the staff or acting with authorization of the management, it's none of their busines.
As noted already, Texas peace officers are forbidden from enforcing a federal law for something that isn't prohibited by State law.
However, a glowie can certainly demand to see your stamp.
 
It’s literally a tax stamp.
I was saying that sarcastically my dude.
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"tax stamp", even though we all fucking damn well know the government is using it like a license to fuck people over.
 
Again, who has the right to ask to see the stamp and/or paperwork?

I'd use the term authority versus "right".
With that the back of the Form 4 clearly shows the people who are required to be notified. Since they may have "short term" memory they could delegate the responsibility to check for paperwork to their subordinates.
 
I was saying that sarcastically my dude.

"tax stamp", even though we all fucking damn well know the government is using it like a license to fuck people over.
Didn't show sarcasm real well
 
that or laugh and walk away
 
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I’ll add “Nosy Cocksuckers Asking for Tax Stamps” to my list of reasons why I’ll never go to public shooting ranges/gun clubs of any kind.

Also when that question is posed your default first response should be “go fuck yourself” or something similar.

Fuck all that shit.
 
You don't use punctuation real well. Either way, I don't really care. 🤷‍♂️
Aw, someone got their feefees hurt 😢

Cared enough to reply...It’s a forum and I’m on an iPad, I’m not writing a thesis only twats use punctuation and sentence structure as an argument when they have nothing else.

I forgive you though 😘
 
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Yup in this case you must show them. As you agreed to do when becoming a member or attending with a member who agreed to this

You don’t show it. They ask you to leave. You don’t leave it’s trespassing
I belong to a local Rifle Club...it's really nice. *Really* nice. But I almost lost my shit when at orientation they read the whole rules book, bit by bit, and I'd missed the fact that it was against club rules to carry concealed in that "no firearm, concealed or otherwise, may be taken to the firing line while loaded" Bullshit....an NRA only Club that wants it's members to either unload their personal carry guns or (better yet) leave them in the trunk?

I still carry my EDC and have never been called on it *but* have witnessed other members being escorted off the premises and having their membership revoked for doing the same and getting uppity about it. I don't like the rule but I support the club and really like shooting there. I figure if I get called on it I'll figure I'm not concealed enough/printing and decide at that time if I want to make an issue of it.

It'd be the same if someone I asked as a guest was asked to see verification of some sort.....they can tell the other member to fuck off but all that'll do is get us both kicked out (me maybe permanently) and I'm not sure I'm prepared for that. If it's a private club one plays by their rules or shoots somewhere else the next time. I'm not into confrontations and all that shit where literally everyone on the premises *paid* to be there, follows the rules, and is armed. Not cool IMO.

VooDoo
 
Aw, someone got their feefees hurt 😢

It’s a forum and I’m on an iPad, I’m not writing a thesis only twats use punctuation and sentence structure as an argument when they have nothing else.

I forgive you though 😘
Look at that, Mr. Critique of internet sarcasm got a little butthurt. It was a joke, don't take it so hard Nancy.
 
Law enforcement, BAFTE, the IRS. Remember kids, it is technically a tax stamp. 😉
This, with the possible exception of LE. LE can not request your w-2/4, 1099, etc. Those are legal tax documents, and only those involved are privy.

Obligatory IANAL
 
Wish I had a good option to being a paying club member and still shoot.
I just don't want to be responsible for the actions of others there.
Sort of a play it by ear thing.
I have an annual membership to a 'public range', HoneyIsland and they get their share of berm shooters.
Pretty lax, but well manned.
Other Private Clubs, one I just joined, cost more, but like I said, club shooting in my area is the only way to do mid and long range practice, attend competitions.

Do events like competitions or training classes want to see stamps on items requiring them?
I sure would hate to travel a great distance for a comp or class and forget my tax stamp.

(anyone typing on a pad or phone gets a grammar mulligan from me :) )
 
Look at that, Mr. Critique of internet sarcasm got a little butthurt. It was a joke, don't take it so hard Nancy.
Good to know you see my status and use “Mr.”

I’m not butthurt at all I’m laughing most everyone here knows it’s a game for me to get guys like you riled up, it’s not a secret. The use of feefees for feelings and a kissy face to you clearly show to anyone with common sense I’m not upset. You are however not proving the twat part to be untrue.

“don't take it so hard Nancy.” 🤓
 
I’m not butthurt at all I’m laughing most everyone here knows it’s a game for me to get guys like you riled up, it’s not a secret. The use of feefees for feelings and a kissy face to you clearly show to anyone with common sense I’m not upset. You are however not proving the twat part to be untrue.

“don't take it so hard Nancy.” 🤓
It's a game where you play with yourself? Lol Congrats here's your prize shortbus:
 
This is right out of the Bayou Rifles Club Rules - 2022. This includes guest.

3.9. The use of legally owned sound suppressors or short barreled rifles is allowed. Appropriate federal paperwork must be available for inspection by any club member upon request. The device must be in compliance with all local, state, and federal rules and laws related to possession and use of such device. Any other firearm or device that requires federal approval with a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives tax stamp to own or use is prohibited.
And just like that, any desire that I had to join Bayou rifles vaporized. Not to mention fuck a whole lot of applying to be on a wait list to maybe at some point in the future be considered for admission. Fudds gonna Fudd...

Yeah its legal. Get the ATF out here if you want to see proof.
 
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It's a game where you play with yourself? Lol Congrats here's your prize shortbus:
Yes, I’m stupid because I’m not a thin skinned twat such as yourself lol. I’m just over here being entertained for free laughing at how quickly you get in a tizzy.
 
Belong to several private ranges and have never been asked to show my Stamp. That being said I keep copies of my Stamps in a ziplock bag in my range bag should I ever be requested to show it. Best not to get confrontational with folks at the range since I have witnessed enough yahoo's at ranges over the years.
 
Yes we know princess. It's okay. You tried really, really hard to troll. I'm just laughing at you not with you.
Ah the old “pretend it was me all along” routine. I think it’s funny to be called names like that, you’re feeling like your getting back for me doing it to you. Doesn’t work on me, this shits not real life(doesn’t bother me in person either) it’s just the internet.

I’m living rent free though, you can’t let it go.
 
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anybody can ask for it but...

From what I understand only 2 entities that have the authority to enforce it and that is the ATF (NFA authority) or an Officer of the Department of Treasury (Tax stamp authority)

everyone else can go fuck themselves at your descretion. can some range safety officer actually check if your stamp and NFA serial is valid? No, so I would reach into my pocket and pull out my middle finger.
 
Ah the old “pretend it was me all along” routine. I think it’s funny to be called names like that, you’re feeling like your getting back for me doing it to you. Doesn’t work on me, this shits not real life(doesn’t bother me in person either) it’s just the internet.

I’m living rent free though, you can’t let it go.
It's okay, dont be salty. Your trolling just didn't work out. I tell what you, remember when I said:
Either way, I don't really care. 🤷‍♂️
 
It's okay, dont be salty. Your trolling just didn't work out. I tell what you, remember when I said:
It’s called deflection when you put your feelings on others. I can say your a twat with a smile and not be mad. Your responses show otherwise that’s not how it works, if you didn’t care at all you wouldn’t respond.

“I don’t care so much I’ll keep participating just to show him how much I don’t care!”
 
I'm in Virginia and belong to a members only range. When checking in and you bring your suppressor you must get the serial number verified by the guy behind the counter(range representative). It's to make sure you own it legally and keep BS problems away from the club. I'm OK with that. All members are told to act and speak up when they witness "safety" related issues. Mention it to the person and then take it to the office. I'm OK with that too. Pretty laid-back club overall. Never had a member ask me anything about my suppressor except what brand it was..
 
This is right out of the Bayou Rifles Club Rules - 2022. This includes guest.

3.9. The use of legally owned sound suppressors or short barreled rifles is allowed. Appropriate federal paperwork must be available for inspection by any club member upon request. The device must be in compliance with all local, state, and federal rules and laws related to possession and use of such device. Any other firearm or device that requires federal approval with a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives tax stamp to own or use is prohibited.

I swear Bayou Rifles is run by a bunch of old Fuds and Camp Perry type of shooters. They really don't care about adding more shooters. Don't know how many times we have asked for steel only to get voted down. One of the reasons I am no longer a member there and I live like 10 minutes away.
 
It’s called deflection when you put your feelings on others. Your responses show otherwise that’s not how it works, if you didn’t care at all you wouldn’t respond.

“I don’t care so much I’ll keep participating just to show him how much I don’t care!”
Oh he has a degree in psychology too wow. Well then, I care so very deeply about your well being random internet troll. 🫂
 
Oh he has a degree in psychology too wow. Well then, I care so very deeply about your well being random internet troll. 🫂
Nah liberal arts is gay as fuck. Is that us embracing? Feels good man.

This could be us, but you're playing hard to get. Obviously that’s you in the black hat
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Nah that's sarcasm again. But, now I'm laughing with you. 🤣
Yes, I know...I was making a joke in return, that flew right over your head Lol

You aren’t reading a very obvious situation correctly, but you’re laughing at me because I’m supposedly reading it wrong(in your mind)....and you think it makes me look dumb

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Propper response is "Fuck the fuck off, you fucking fucker."

Section 46.05 deals with prohibited items, and at one time had a line item for suppressors. That seems to now be gone. Note that the referenced page is the official statues from the state .gov site. So, I would surmise that, at least in Texas, not even State level law enforcement needs to be shown a tax stamp...


Sec. 46.05. PROHIBITED WEAPONS.
(a) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally or knowingly possesses, manufactures, transports, repairs, or sells:
(1) any of the following items, unless the item is registered in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record maintained by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives or otherwise not subject to that registration requirement or unless the item is classified as a curio or relic by the United States Department of Justice:
(A) an explosive weapon;
(B) a machine gun; or
(C) a short-barrel firearm;
(2) armor-piercing ammunition;
(3) a chemical dispensing device;
(4) a zip gun;
(5) a tire deflation device; or
(6) an improvised explosive device.
(b) It is a defense to prosecution under this section that the actor's conduct was incidental to the performance of official duty by the armed forces or national guard, a governmental law enforcement agency, or a correctional facility.
(c) Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 69 , Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2015.
(d) It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that the actor's conduct:
(1) was incidental to dealing with a short-barrel firearm or tire deflation device solely as an antique or curio;
(2) was incidental to dealing with armor-piercing ammunition solely for the purpose of making the ammunition available to an organization, agency, or institution listed in Subsection (b); or
(3) was incidental to dealing with a tire deflation device solely for the purpose of making the device available to an organization, agency, or institution listed in Subsection (b).
(e) Except as otherwise provided by this subsection, an offense under this section is a felony of the third degree. An offense under Subsection (a)(5) is a state jail felony.
(f) It is a defense to prosecution under this section for the possession of a chemical dispensing device that the actor is a security officer and has received training on the use of the chemical dispensing device by a training program that is:
(1) provided by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement; or
(2) approved for the purposes described by this subsection by the Texas Private Security Board of the Department of Public Safety.
(g) In Subsection (f), "security officer" means a commissioned security officer as defined by Section 1702.002, Occupations Code, or a noncommissioned security officer registered under Section 1702.221, Occupations Code.

Edit; House Bill 957 removed silencers from the prohibited items list in 2021, effective Sept 2021.
This is only in Texas
 
Again, who has the right to ask to see the stamp and/or paperwork?
Depends on the context. If it's somebody like a range safety guy and it's a range policy to verify such things AND you want to keep using the range, the range safety guy can.

If LE catches you with the can it's technically a prohibited item in most jurisdictions. The stamp is your permission slip of sorts that verifies your lawful possession.

In an age of solvent traps and such it's a small inconvenience to show LE and avoid going to jail over it.

Technically, I think it's really just the ATF that's got the ability to verify it and what not so they're probably the only ones that can demand anything.

If you're in your house or it's out of sight LE would need a warrant to search for it.

If they see you with it, it's plain view and they'd be dicks but they could hassle you about it
LE with a warrant.
LOL
 
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I think you mean "Who has the power to see the tax stamp."

No one has the right. Limited individuals, designated or delegated by their agencies, have the power to compel a look.

The common misunderstanding between powers and rights is why we're in the mess we're in in a Constitutional Republic that the unenlightened keep calling "our Democracy."
 
I'm gonna go out on a limb here.

In a members only "CLUB" each member may be responsible for the conduct of members and guest.
If the bylaws require "Members" in the absence of a club officer, to "Police" (challenge) shooters to make sure they are members or an authorized guest of a member and that they are not in violation of club rules or laws, then any member or club officer, may ask to see your membership card, and maybe even your Stamp.
Remember you were a GUEST.
Ahkshewaly............


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It's on the Form 4 you signed

Proof of Registration: A person possessing a firearm registered as required by the NFA shall retain proof of registration which shall be made available to any ATF officer upon request.

What I think is insane is that there's nothing about a suppressor that makes it a firearm.
It's nothing more than a muffler