Question regarding status as a dealer and "informal range transfers"

[BWE Firearms]

I have been told by ATF that letting someone use one of my NFA items is not considered a transfer so long as I am at the range. I shoot the Florida Subgun match every month and asked ATF if someone could use one of my subguns and shoot on a different squad. So I would be on one bay and they would be on another bay. ATF told me as long as I did not leave the clubs property it would not be a problem.

I do let the kids shoot the 22 LR full autos at the range if they want and there parents say its OK. There is nothing better then the smile on a kids face when they get to shoot a full auto.

[wlake75]

We operate a range where we rent firearms, including NFA items. The ATF has consistently told us that to rent a firearm to any individual that remains on the premises is NOT considered a transfer, only a loan. They cannot remove it from the premises without a legal transfer. If you and the individual were on a range not owned by you, both the NFA item and the owner would have to remain on premises. BTW, since a transfer is not occurring, age is not a limiting factor legally.