This week's reading assignment discussed trigger modifications as a role of the gunsmith. Although this is a popular request for many firearms professionals, the smith or armorer who takes on the job, along with the customer who commissions it, might incur some legal risk by doing so.

Conduct external research and answer the following questions:

1. What is one potential ramification a customer might face by having the trigger of his firearm modified?

2. What is one potential ramification a gunsmith or armorer might face by modifying the trigger of a customer's firearm?

3. If there are potential legal consequence for completing a trigger job, what is one strategy practicing gunsmiths and armorers use to protect themselves? Explain whether you think that strategy is something you would use in your shop.

Useful resources:

Gun Modifications, Light Triggers and Reloaded AmmunitionLinks to an external site., by Marty Hayes, J.D.