FAQs
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Questions about engraving
We typically ask for around 72 hours to complete the engraving process (if we are running a sale, we may be slightly behind this time – but we do our best to meet it).
If you would like a guaranteed completion time of 24 hours, we offer priority engraving on the product page.
More intricate custom work (like Cerakote, slide cuts, and other in-depth smithing services) are quoted on a per-job basis.
Short answer: Yes!
Long answer: Yes, but only as an in-person engraving. Per recent ATF requirements, we cannot accept mail-order 80% receivers.
Send it!
Literally. We need you to ship us your receiver or tube in order to do the work.
Ship your items here:
Penn Armory
c/o: ENGRAVING
5221 Creekwood Dr
Harrisburg, PA 17109
Yes! Basic engraving is free, and you can still add-on low-cost options like magwell placement or engraving darkening. You can configure this when adding a lower receiver to your cart.
Keep in mind that you must wait for your Form 1 to be approved before assembling it, however, we supply your serial number when your item ships out, so you can start on your paperwork immediately and then submit after you complete the transfer of the receiver with your FFL.
Questions about buying a serialized item
Yes! Basic engraving is free, and you can still add-on low-cost options like magwell placement or engraving darkening. You can configure this when adding a lower receiver to your cart.
Keep in mind that you must wait for your Form 1 to be approved before assembling it, however, we supply your serial number when your item ships out, so you can start on your paperwork immediately and then submit after you complete the transfer of the receiver with your FFL.
Yes.
Any new serialized firearm purchase must ship to an FFL to complete your background check and federal/state paperwork. We will never, under any circumstance, ship a new firearm purchase directly to a customer.
Receivers shipped to us for engraving may be returned to the customer who originally shipped it, however, a new firearm purchase with engraving is not considered to be gunsmithing and must be sent to an FFL.
We supply your serial number when your item ships out.
This helps you get a head start on your paperwork immediately and then submit after you complete the transfer of the receiver with your FFL and confirm that your receiver matches the serial number that you received.
Keep in mind that your Form 1 must be approved before assembling your Form 1 build.
Short answer: Yes
Long answer: Yes, but only stripped receivers. We do not offer complete lower receivers to CA residents. Additional shipping times may apply if the CFLC delays firearm shipment approval.
Questions about shipping
Yes.
Any new serialized firearm purchase must ship to an FFL to complete your background check and federal/state paperwork. We will never, under any circumstance, ship a new firearm purchase directly to a customer.
Receivers shipped to us for engraving may be returned to the customer who originally shipped it, however, a new firearm purchase with engraving is not considered to be gunsmithing and must be sent to an FFL.
Short answer: No!
Long answer: No, you can select prepaid shipping for just one item. This covers your return shipping up to $10. If it costs more to ship your items back to you, we will reach out and invoice the difference prior to return shipping.
No, priority engraving only bumps your spot in line.
We use either UPS or USPS for return shipping.
The carrier selection process is based on returning your item in a reasonable amount of time without going over your shipping limit.
Questions about us
Yes!
Penn Armory, which owns the domain Form1Engraving.com, is a licensed FFL and SOT.
Nope! And we don’t pretend to be.
We recommend seeking clarification from an attorney familiar with firearm rights if you have any legal questions regarding the NFA.
Yes! Please contact us for more information.
Presently, we only offer permanent club discounts to members of Harrisburg Hunters and Anglers. Members must present their valid club ID when dropping off their receiver to receive a discount.
No, we do not offer any Form 1 building components, nor endorse any particular vendors. Our offerings are limited to laser engraving.
The ATF seemingly doesn’t like it when SOTs do this. We, therefore, do not offer any Form 1 building components, nor endorse any particular vendors, period.