Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Privately made firearm" in English language version.
A PMF is a firearm, including a frame or receiver, completed, assembled, or otherwise produced by a person other than a licensed manufacturer, and without a serial number placed by a licensed manufacturer at the time the firearm was produced.
{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: DOI inactive as of November 2024 (link)(3) The term 'firearm' means (A) any weapon (including a starter gun) which will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive; (B) the frame or receiver of any such weapon; (C) any firearm muffler or firearm silencer; or (D) any destructive device. Such term does not include an antique firearm.
{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: DOI inactive as of November 2024 (link)The term [firearm] shall include a weapon parts kit that is designed to or may readily be completed, assembled, restored, or otherwise converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive.
There is no make, model, or serial number on these firearms. Data systems are not able to track this market in a meaningful, actionable way