AR Pistol Lower Laws

[Todd.K]

The reason a frame or receiver is transferred as "other" is precisely because it does not meet the definition of "rifle" or "pistol" and could be built as either.

I don't think you have anything to worry about though but just realize that there really isn't any DEFINITIVE interpretation of the law, especially when it comes to AR pistols.

I don't see the need for ATF interpretation, the definition of a rifle, pistol, shotgun, frame or receiver, etc. are simply stated in the law.

[trob_205]

I have read a ATF letter and had heard of many people getting the same letter on the matter is it is not a rifle until it has a (and I quote) "attached barreled action". And by all ATF, Manufacture, and Gun Store books a completed lower is still only ever a "RECEIVER", caliber "MULTI". Even if someone wanted to argue this, no one could possibly ever prove it, if in fact it was always only a receiver, cal. multi.

[ryr8828]

If a lower with stock was a rifle then I could drive right across the state line to a gun shop and buy one. I can't, I've tried. It has to be shipped to my ffl because it is not a long gun/rifle. Thus adding shipping and $25 transfer fee and making it not such a good deal.

Add barreled upper, I can buy it and transport it home myself.