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You may be referring to (h), but that is the definition of "manufacturer". I'm not sure if we can take that to mean "engaged in the business of manufacturing"

• lazide 2y ago
  you are correct, I pasted a link to the ATF saying so in a parallel comment. it’s not explicitly called out in the law, like you’re noting. rather that personal, non-commercial use just isn’t covered by the law. So legal/exempt. Other situations, like non-personal, non-commercial use are covered - distribution requires licensing even if not paid, same as import/export, doing business in explosives, etc. Where some YouTubers and the like have gotten in trouble is when they start making money off what would otherwise be personal use (like showing videos of tannerite usage, or some other synthesis), but funny enough if they get demonitized and aren’t using it for some business purpose, they’re fine.