Black Creek Precision manufactures lower receivers for AR-15, .308, and other firearms. They offer a variance process that allows small businesses to have their name and logo engraved on lower receivers in minimum lots of 25 pieces. The variance process involves completing paperwork, submitting it to the ATF for approval, and pre-production work including logo proofs. Once the variance is approved, the order can be placed and engraving and manufacturing will begin within 6-8 weeks. This process allows small gun shops to build their own brand by having custom engraved lower receivers.

1. ATF Marking Variance Process
Black Creek Precision

2. Black Creek Precision
BCP manufactures both forged and billet lower receivers.
• AR15 Upper & Lower receivers
• .308 Upper & lower receivers
• Dedicated Colt version 9mm lower receivers
• Dedicated Glock version lower receivers with our fully
functionality, patented bolt catch design
• We also manufacture custom designed lower receivers for
several clients, along with many other custom parts.
Because we believe in helping small businesses succeed we are
happy to manufacture in small lot sizes that most manufacturers
wouldn’t even consider. BCP manufactures under variance with a
minimum of 25 pieces per order. Orders are in 25 piece increments
and we don’t have monthly order requirements. You can re-order
when you’re ready to.
This allows even small custom gunshops to have their name and logo
on the firearms they sell, thereby helping them build their own
brand.

3. Variance Overview:
REQUIREMENTS:
• Applicant must have a current 07
FFL
COST:
• One time setup fee of $250-, which
includes setting up your artwork,
filing your variance documents, and
creating up to 3 engraving proofs.
TIMEFRAME:
• Estimated timeframe for BATFE
approval is 4-6 weeks from the date
of submission.
ATF Information Links:
• BATFE Marking Variance Guidelines

4. BATFE Variance Request Process:
STEP 1
STEP 1:
Contact our offices via email or phone and request information on a variance.
• Email: sales@blackcreekprecision.com
• Phone: (888) 426-6624
• Fax: (904) 875-5047
Include in your email or fax a signed copy of your 07 FFL. We will respond with a New
Variance Client Package. Typical response time is within 24 hours.
STEP 1.1:
Complete the Client Package and return it to our offices.
For each model you would like us to manufacture please provide:
• Model designation
• Caliber designation
• Serial number sequence
• Completed engraving layout document
• Logo Artwork in Vector format
• DXF
• DWG
• STP / STEP
• IGS / IGES
• Hi Res JPG (may or may not convert properly)

5. BATFE Variance Request Process
STEP 1 Cont.
STEP 1.2:
BCP will take all of the information you provided and create the Variance
document that will be submitted to the ATF. (ATF Form 3311.4)
Once completed we will send the variance document to you for final review and
signature.
STEP 1.3:
Client Reviews, Signs and returns the variance document to BCP.
STEP 1.4:
Upon Receipt of the signed variance document BCP will sign and submit it to the
BATFE. You will be copied on the email to the ATF so you will have confirmation
that it has been submitted. Submission is typically the same or next business day.
Once submitted to BATFE the timeline for approval typically is 4 to 6 weeks.
During this time we will begin the pre-production work.

6. Pre-Production:
STEP 2
STEP 2:
During the pre-production phase while waiting on the BATFE to approve your
variance we will validate the engraving layout you provided to insure it will fit
properly on the lower receiver. We will also and create the logo engraving
proof.
The average logo space available is roughly 1” x 1” so complicated logos might
be difficult to engrave or may need to be simplified.
STEP 2.1:
A picture of the logo proof will be emailed for preliminary review. If
everything appears in order and you approve the picture the actual engraved
logo proof will be sent to your for final approval. If however, you don’t like
the first cut, we will do two more as part of the variance package at no
additional charge. We want you to be thrilled with the engraving!
STEP 2.2:
You review, approve, and return the logo proof to our offices.

7. Production:
STEP 3
Upon approval of your Approved Variance by the BATFE, receipt of your purchase
order, and deposit we place your order into queue.
Typical lead time for forged receivers is roughly 6-8 weeks from receipt of deposit
for anodized lower receivers. Receivers in the white can typically be delivered in
4-6 weeks. Lead times for billet receivers can be longer.
Ask about custom designs. Our design and engineering staff can create your
custom billet lower receivers just the way you want.

8. Black Creek Precision, LLC
4949 Sunbeam Road
Suite 8
Jacksonville, FL 32257