I made copies and scanned and saved it on my computer. How/where do you all store copies on your rifle? Thanks.
I folded up a copy and put it in the storage compartment on my ACS stock. I probably could have rolled it up and stuck it in an empty battery compartment on it too.
I think I have copies in my shooting tote. But in all actuality, I wouldn’t know for sure. I take my weapon with me all the time with no paperwork.
You’ll find out that… really… no one gives a crap about your NFA stuff. At least in AZ I’ve never had anyone come close to wanting to check my papers… so I don’t give it much thought anymore.
With silencers… you run into shooters who don’t know you can buy them… so they just think you’re a Cop. I try to enlighten them if they want to listen.
I wouldn’t suggest you do what Mark is doing. Might work for him where he’s located, but if you are asked to produce that paperwork and you don’t have it, that’s an asspain you probably don’t want to deal with. I shoot at the NRA range here in NoVA, and have seen the range guys interrupt guys shooting and ask them for their paperwork. I’ve seen that happen with local LEOs in the next booth and have observed them stopping to see if the shooter could produce the necessary paperwork. Keep a copy in your range bag or on your person to avoid the headache that might come should you be asked to produce it.
I laminated a copy and put it in my case. That way it doesn’t get FUBARed so quickly.
I keep copies of all my F1s in 2 envelope’s, one in my range bag and one in my truck. The originals in a safe in my house. I have electronically scanned copies as well.
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The indoor range I visit wants to see my paperwork and checks the paperwork versus the serial number every time I go, even though they know me.
I have a copy in the bag and another appropriately rolled up and stored in my vertical fore grip. Lots of different agencies in the area where I live and not everybody is knowledgeable about firearms.
I keep a photocopy behind the foam in the hard case I use to transport my P22 and Outback. That way I always have it handy. I also keep a copy in a Safepacker that occasionally gets used to transport the combo.
One question you might ask yourself is … WHO is authorized by law to see a federal tax stamp. Local law enforcement may be curious, they may even ‘confiscate for safe-keeping’ your property, but do they have the authority to determine the authenticity of Federal tax records? (If I’m correct that the stamp is official proof the NFA tax has been paid, that is).
To be on the safe side, I’d leave my paperwork in a safe deposit box at the bank and carry a copy. But when you get down to it, a facsimile of the paperwork with what looks like a stamp wouldn’t really be any sort of ‘proof’. There is that thing commonly called ‘photoshopping’ and a LEO at the range isn’t the one to tell the difference. Feds…whole 'nother story, depending. Telling a busybody at the range to go pound sand will only inconvenience you for a short while.
Do you have a NFA item and this is how you carry?
Currently, one DD and one SBR. Another SBR planned as soon as I finalize plans since it’s a bit ‘non-standard’. I’ve never carried any paperwork with me (but I don’t have a lot of public interaction, either.)
(I kinda figured the question would be asked after I posted what I did 
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The origional is in my safe I carry a laminated copy in my rifle bag with me. I think I will make a color photo copy of it next time I fire up the laminator.
You could tell some one to pound sand but if it is their range they could tell you to lack up and leave.
I went to the UPS store had them shrink a color copy to mini size and laminate it. Rolled it up and put it in my LMT SOPMOD.
I like that idea then there is no question about where your form is. Have you ever been asked to show your form? I have not.
That would be interesting to know. I know a lot of people with SBR’s, never heard of one getting “interviewed” by an ATF agent.
Not so much what you said, but how you said it. And you can deny the range the opportunity to check your paperwork but they will deny you the opportunity to use the range. Copies is all anybody sees of mine, and no they can’t make a copy “for their records”. I’d just as soon nobody tried to keep my NFA item in “safe keeping”. 
I made a few copies like others have mentioned.
I always keep a copy in my pack that I take to the range.
I have been questioned by a cop once. He looked at my paperwork for about 3 seconds, and then we continued talking about suppressors 
I hadn’t even thought about a commercial range when I was answering the question. You’re right, the private operator has a right to ask any question he wants, and deny the use of the range to whomever he wishes (with the usual ‘protected class’ caveat).
I was thinking more of the shooter beside me being inquisitive.
I’ll carry whatever is required federally, or by the state.
The idea of having the forms copied in miniature could be interesting; miniaturize enough and a two penny blue could be mistaken for an NFA stamp.
Since this has come up before I am rather curious as to whether or not you must show local LE. I am not starting some bullshit argument here so please let’s keep it civil.
This is what the BATFE/ NFA wesbite says;
Q: Does the owner of a registered NFA firearm have to have any evidence to show it is registered lawfully to him or her?
Yes. The approved application received from ATF serves as evidence of registration of the NFA firearm in the owner’s name. This document must be kept available for inspection by ATF officers. It is suggested that a photocopy of the approved application be carried by the owner when the weapon is being transported.
Now obviously local LE is in place to enforce state laws. But, do they have to have probable cause that your item is in fact illegal?
Arizona’s law pretty much follows federal law for NFA items;
B. The items set forth in subsection A, paragraph 8, subdivision (a), items (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) of this section do not include any firearms or devices that are registered in the national firearms registry and transfer records of the United States treasury department or any firearm that has been classified as a curio or relic by the United States treasury department.
Mini color copy stuffed in the VFG on one rifle. A copy folded up stuffed in the pocket of the range bag on the M2. There isn’t anywhere on the rifle to store it.
I’ve never had anyone ask for paperwork on any of my stuff. I don’t venture out into the world with them often though. I mainly shoot on my property.
Mike