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It's my understanding that the stamp and paperwork is proof of ownership of the suppressor or NFA item. Should the items ownership be questioned by authorities the paperwork needs to be available or it will be confiscated. The stamp is not a lic but a title.
You only need to prove ownership by supplying the tax document ( form 1 or 4 ) to an ATF agent. Others may ask but if its not in the state law you dont have to show them anything. It will make your life more interesting short term but you will get your stuff back.
In 25 years of NFA ownership one range safety officer has asked to see my paperwork. I told him to pound sand and they asked me to leave. I did. Never been questioned otherwise . Most people familiar with the stuff know that you arent going to get one without paperwork . One year at a block 4th of July party I invited a state cop over to see my SBR collection. He made a point of looking for form 1 engraving but didnt ask for paperwork. Note to self ...do not ask state cops to come in home. Stupid alcohol.
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