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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 28, 2007 Ryan Buck reported that there would be no retail sales of firearms conducted. He indicated that 3040 LaBore Road would be his home and he does not want people coming and going. Buck indicated that his home occupation of firearms engraving fills a niche in the firearms community. Most of the engraving being done is required to meet ATF requirements. He also does some cosmetic engraving as well. Buck reported that he has a full-time job, and firearms engraving is a part-time business. Blesener asked what parts Buck would stock. Suck replied that the majority of his stock would be receivers. Most of the engraving that is done is on the receiver. McGraw reported that he contacted the ATF and indicated that they gave Buck their vote of confidence. McGraw indicated that he learned that Buck's ATF license allows him to build firearms fiom scratch. McGraw asked if Buck worked on automatic weapons. Buck replied that he has a manufacturer's license with the ATF. He also indicated that he does engrave automatic weapons. McGraw noted that the ATF requires engraving on guns where the barrel has been shortened. Buck reported that he does not shorten gun barrels, that is done by someone holding a commercial license. He indicated that guns can be engraved with the required information prior to the barrel being shortened, which Buck indicated he will do. Some of the required engravings in this case are the name of manufacturer, the city in which the manufacturer is located, etc. McGraw asked how much of Buck's business is cosmetic. Buck estimated 35% to 40%. He also noted that he does not receive the entire gun, just the parts to be engraved such as the receiver. McGraw asked if Buck advertised at gun shows. Buck reported that he did not, and indicated that he does not target local business. He uses the Internet as well as word of mouth for advertising. McGraw asked how often Buck's records are audited. Buck reported that his business is subject to random audits, and indicated that they usually occur every three years. He is also required to submit annual reports. Buck further noted that he has been in this business since July of 2006 and bought the equipment from someone. No alterations will be needed to the home in order to operate this business. Buck reported that the engraving equipment is small enough that it can be moved by one person.