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Being in that category just prevents it from being sold. It's not illegal federally to build your own weapon without a FFL.
Is that the same rule for destructive devices? Genuinely curious - I know privately made firearms have different rules.
No, for a destructive device you have to file a form 1.
Ah, thanks for the clarification. Granted I live in a state where this is unobtanium officially anyway.