# 15.2. SA Federal Illegal Firearm Manufacturing and Distribution Act

It is illegal to manufacture, modify, or distribute firearms, including handguns, automatic weapons, suppressors, or firearm modifications, without proper federal licensing and approval.

This includes:

* Building or assembling firearms or components
* Altering weapons to increase fire rate or conceal features
* Selling or distributing firearms or modifications without a license

**Penalty:**

* Up to 285 **Months** imprisonment
* Fine up to **$300,000**
* Forfeiture of all illegal inventory, equipment, and related assets
