Hey guy I was needing some feed back. I want to build an ar and was wondering if there are any legal loops to jump through. Like tax stamps, exc. Any feed back much appreciated.
I believe as long as you're talking about a "standard" AR, i.e., with a barrel no shorter than 16 inches overall length, you're good to go; no tax stamp unless you're dealing with full-auto, select-fire, barrel shorter than 16 inches, suppressor, and such.
The lower receiver is considered to be the "firearm" component; thus, you'd typically buy this from an FFL-holder (dealer, individual, etc.) from what I understand (a private-party transaction notwithstanding).
Note those "I believe" and "I understand" caveats. I've never bought AR components separately for a build, only "complete" guns. Someone here may be able to chime-in to clarify / confirm / etc.
Thank you for the quick reply. It will be a standard ar, barrel will be at least 16". Most of the parts will be ordered online. I will be buying a stripped lower and so my ? Is will it have to be purchased from an FFL
I Googled the topic "is a stripped lower receiver a firearm" and got a lot of hits back with various interpretations. I'd suggest consulting with a dealer about it; of course, if you're going the mail-order route, the supplier you do business with will know and tell you up-front if they are required to ship the lower to an FFL holder as opposed to directly to you.
Still, members here who have built one may yet chime-in on it. I'd like to know definitely, as well; going the "build" route could be fun. I've fancied an AR carbine that would mimic the Vietnam-era XM177 configuration while maintain a 16-inch OAL barrel via a CAR-style long flash hider.
FFL will be required for stripped lower purchase unless bought in a private transaction with someone else in the state. No stamps required as long as your barrel is 16".
Good info here! When I go for my first ar I will prob buy the whole gun and take that apart and put it back together before building one. They are nice and I will own one in the next year.
Good info here! When I go for my first ar I will prob buy the whole gun and take that apart and put it back together before building one. They are nice and I will own one in the next year.
If you are wanting to do a light weight build you can get a 14.5" barrel you'll just have to get your muzzle break/compensator pinned and welded, or it would be considered a SBR, which of course then you would need a tax stamp.
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