Please help me understand the status of my stripped lower receivers.

[RenoV8]

You assemble it..

There is no registration. Not on federal or state levels. You don't need to do a thing other than assemble the gun.

If you build a "firearm" and decide to sell it later in that configuration - it would then require a SP4-113 during the transfer.

Thanks for the clarification.

I have often heard of others building a pistol from a virgin receiver, but needing to meet certain criteria for the completed unit to be considered a pistol...such as overall length, a brace, no stock. if the pistol is over a certain length, then a forward grip can be used in the build...if under the 26" length then no forward grip.

Is the above accurate?

[RenoV8]

No.. Not unless you sell it to someone as a pistol.. then it would need to be transferred at an FFL like any other pistol you would sell

Thanks.

I have no plans on selling but just looking to make sure I don't run afoul of any stupid laws or assinine regulations.

If I happen to go to the range and some guy questions me on the legality of my SBR or my pistol, which cosmetically will look identical, I don't want to have any issues.

Appreciate the feedback from those of you who responded...Thanks again.

[knight0334]

Thanks for the clarification.

I have often heard of others building a pistol from a virgin receiver, but needing to meet certain criteria for the completed unit to be considered a pistol...such as overall length, a brace, no stock. if the pistol is over a certain length, then a forward grip can be used in the build...if under the 26" length then no forward grip.

Is the above accurate?

No vertical forward grips allowed on any handgun.

A handgun is defined as a firearm designed to be held and fired with one hand. If you put a VFG on a handgun it becomes an AOW.

The ATF as of recent has sided with a 26" threshold, but in reality there is no legal threshold for a AOW(there are in fact AOW's over 26").

[RenoV8]

No vertical forward grips allowed on any handgun.

A handgun is defined as a firearm designed to be held and fired with one hand. If you put a VFG on a handgun it becomes an AOW.

The ATF as of recent has sided with a 26" threshold, but in reality there is no legal threshold for a AOW(there are in fact AOW's over 26").

I understand about the vertical grips. How about an angled grip? Have seen several pistols with them used. The 26" inch threshold was based on the concealability of the pistol. Correct?

[Emptymag]

First fucking thread in forever about an FFL who knows what the fuck they are talking about.

Refreshing.

[RenoV8]

First fucking thread in forever about an FFL who knows what the fuck they are talking about.

Refreshing.

I have heard a lot of wrong answers in the past which was one ofthe reasons I never bothered to go thisroute. I have some uppers looking to mate up...and another SBR and the time and cost, do not warrant that direction. A pistol it is.

[WishIWasFlying]

Thank you all for the clear & concise responses in this thread.
Much reputation has been spread!

[danhr]

I understand about the vertical grips. How about an angled grip? Have seen several pistols with them used. The 26" inch threshold was based on the concealability of the pistol. Correct?

angled grips are fine.

[KCJones]

First fucking thread in forever about an FFL who knows what the fuck they are talking about.

Refreshing.

Winner, winner, chicken dinner.

Who is this FFL?

Doylestown is somewhere I travel often enough, I might be tempted to use them.

[WishIWasFlying]

(Since a few have asked...)

Calyton's Hunting & Fishing
660 Easton Road (Rt. 611)
Horsham, PA 19044