Never take anyones word.  Only beleive sites that are ".gov".  Here is your question from the ATF Q&A section.  And thanks for visiting our little forum.

https://www.atf.gov/files/firearms/industry/0501-firearms-top-10-qas.pdf


9. May I lawfully make a firearm for my own personal use, provided it is not being made for
resale?
Firearms may be lawfully made by persons who do not hold a manufacturer’s license under the GCA
provided they are not for sale or distribution and the maker is not prohibited from receiving or
possessing firearms.
 

The only thing I would do. Is put some kind of ID on the gun to say that it is yours.Like laser etching your name and some kind of number that is yours.I.E. last four of your social.DL number.If you have no markings on the gun they dont know it is your.Then they can take it.Then you will be getting it back from the DA.Maybe.

Thanks for all the help.  I didn't know ATF had a helpful site.   And I will use my drivers license number on it. Any ideas in Bakersfield that does engraving?

Shotgun wrote:

opie357 wrote:

Friends keep saying that I need to build my own gun.  Theytell me it is legal.  But i keep seaching the net and all I find is more people saying its legal.  Do you guys know where the laws say I can do this?  thanks

op

It is legal to build your own gun.As long as you build it to the regulations of the state you are in.

How about the formerly great state of California? Do you need to build a gun that meets the Draconian requirements with respect to semi-autos, i.e. certain "characteristics" with respect to grips and magazine capacity to name but a few?