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11-15-14, 23:28
Sorry guys, my Google FU is broken on this question. Sorry mods if I put this in the wrong sub forum. I figured the NFA guys would have more knowledge on the Federal laws.
The plan. To build an AR "pistol" using a 11.5" upper, pistol AR lower, Law tactical folder and a SIG brace. This will put me over the 26" OAL length and technically make it a "Firearm" (allowing a VFG, etc. ).
However, I want to be able to carry this concealed and loaded in a backpack.
In PA this is considered a firearm and would be covered under my LTCF to carry loaded and concealed in my car.
But, is this legal on a Federal level? A link to federal ruling would be most helpful. My searching doesn't stipulate a maximum length for a pistol..... but wanted to ask the hive before I started this project.
Before someone says: "why not just SBR it? ". I have a couple SBR's, but would rather have a platform that allows me to take it across state lines on trips without notifying the ATF (obviously all other State laws apply).
EDIT TO ADD: this would be WITH OUT a VFG. I've found some ATF letters that indicates concealing a 26"+ firearm with a VFG now makes it a AOW (due to concealing).
Edit to ADD: Here is PA's definition: my understanding is that Iam covered to carry a SBR, or AR pistol loaded in my car with my LTCF.
§*33.102.*Definitions.
*The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:*
***Firearm as defined in section 6102 of the act—A pistol or revolver with a barrel length less than 15 inches, a shotgun with a barrel length less than 18 inches or a rifle with a barrel length less than 16 inches, or a pistol, revolver, rifle or shotgun with an overall length of less than 26 inches. The barrel length of a firearm shall be determined by measuring from the muzzle of the barrel to the face of the closed action, bolt or cylinder, whichever is applicable.*
***Firearm as defined in section 6111.2 of the act—A weapon which is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosion or the frame or receiver of the weapon.*
The plan. To build an AR "pistol" using a 11.5" upper, pistol AR lower, Law tactical folder and a SIG brace. This will put me over the 26" OAL length and technically make it a "Firearm" (allowing a VFG, etc. ).
However, I want to be able to carry this concealed and loaded in a backpack.
In PA this is considered a firearm and would be covered under my LTCF to carry loaded and concealed in my car.
But, is this legal on a Federal level? A link to federal ruling would be most helpful. My searching doesn't stipulate a maximum length for a pistol..... but wanted to ask the hive before I started this project.
Before someone says: "why not just SBR it? ". I have a couple SBR's, but would rather have a platform that allows me to take it across state lines on trips without notifying the ATF (obviously all other State laws apply).
EDIT TO ADD: this would be WITH OUT a VFG. I've found some ATF letters that indicates concealing a 26"+ firearm with a VFG now makes it a AOW (due to concealing).
Edit to ADD: Here is PA's definition: my understanding is that Iam covered to carry a SBR, or AR pistol loaded in my car with my LTCF.
§*33.102.*Definitions.
*The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:*
***Firearm as defined in section 6102 of the act—A pistol or revolver with a barrel length less than 15 inches, a shotgun with a barrel length less than 18 inches or a rifle with a barrel length less than 16 inches, or a pistol, revolver, rifle or shotgun with an overall length of less than 26 inches. The barrel length of a firearm shall be determined by measuring from the muzzle of the barrel to the face of the closed action, bolt or cylinder, whichever is applicable.*
***Firearm as defined in section 6111.2 of the act—A weapon which is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosion or the frame or receiver of the weapon.*