I'm planning on building an AR for myself and my dad to share, the only thing is I'm only 20 years old. Does anyone happen to know the rules on transfering a lower reciever from an ffl? Do I have to be 21? or how does that work. I can't seem to find an ffl here in Duluth, MN to give me a straight forward answer. I don't want to start if I can't finish it. Any help would be greatly appreciated

Joel

Check out packing.org for state laws.  Seems I remember special rules for assualt rifles and minors in MN.  These are state rules, not federal.

Well according to the Brady Campaign MN permits selling an Assault Weapon (what I like to call a semi-automatic weapon) to anyone over the age of 18 from what I understand.  In most states Rifles can be purchased by those 18+ and handguns are 21+.  

According to what I found:

"Is there a waiting period on gun sales?  Yes Minnesota: State law requires a 7-day waiting period for all handgun or assault weapon sales by federally licensed dealers unless the buyer has a state permit (which takes 7 days). This 7-day period is used by law enforcement to run a criminal background check to make sure the handgun buyer is not prohibited from acquiring firearms. The 7-days also serves as a "cooling off" period to help prevent crimes of passion."

To find FFL's in your state to do a transfer try Gunbroker. Type in your zip code or just select your state, fees vary greatly between FFL's less than $15 is a good deal for a transfer.  According the the BATFE your FFL can now FAX his Signed FFL licence to the person or shop your are buying from to speed up the process.

AR15.Com has a section devoted to Minnesota residents:

Minnesota Forum

You'd probably get your most reliable info regarding local laws there.

Welcome to the site.

Email sent.  I live across the river from you.

In MN you need to have a "permit to purchase a handgun" to buy an "assult riffles" but you need to be 21 to get one.  Go figure.  To get one you go to the local PD and apply, no costand a 7 day wait, and then you are good for a year.

That such a weird rule all the little things you can't do till you're 21, Well I'm still only 20 so I'll have to wait till I'm 21 (two more months) till I can get the permit. I could start getting the rest of the gun sent to me though.

Joel