Confused AWB vs. NFA

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Confused AWB vs. NFA

Posted: 8/19/2004 7:07:40 PM EDT

I want to build a semi auto sten (just for fun) after the AWB sunsets next month. Will I still need to do a Form 1 SBR or will the barrel length restrictions go away with the AWB? hinking.gif

Posted: 8/19/2004 7:18:05 PM EDT

[#1]

The NFA 16" barrel requirement remains. The AWB deals with flash hiders, collapsible stocks, bayonette lugs, and magazine capacity. These restrictions go away in September.

Full auto and barrel length fall under the NFA. Not much hope of these restrictions leaving us.

Posted: 8/20/2004 12:06:30 AM EDT

[#2]

What about an AR-pistol, can I build one of those without any SBR forms?

Posted: 8/20/2004 12:08:32 AM EDT

[#3]

You can buy a 16 inch barrel for it.

Posted: 8/20/2004 12:16:43 AM EDT

[#4]

Here is another thread on Semiauto Stens

www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=6&f=2&t=176277

Posted: 8/20/2004 12:49:18 AM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
What about an AR-pistol, can I build one of those without any SBR forms?

You can build an AR pistol from a "virgin" (i.e., never assembled into anything) stripped AR receiver. You cannot build an AR pistol from a receiver that was assembled into a rifle.

You also cannot have a vertical forward grip on an AR pistol, or it becomes an AOW. And you can't put a stock of any kind on it, or it becomes an SBR.

-Troy

Posted: 8/20/2004 9:07:33 AM EDT

[#6]

Say I build an AR pistol from a virgin lower, is there any problem with changing my mind and converting it to a rifle? If not , then would it be a good idea to call all of my virgin lowers pistols?? Thanks

Posted: 8/20/2004 9:25:29 AM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
Say I build an AR pistol from a virgin lower, is there any problem with changing my mind and converting it to a rifle? If not , then would it be a good idea to call all of my virgin lowers pistols?? Thanks

have the lower transfered as a pistol. no stock short barrel its a pistol, if you have a stock you must have a 16 inch barrel. must have both or neither cant have a stock on a pistol with out a 16 inch barrel and you

Posted: 8/20/2004 12:51:27 PM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
Say I build an AR pistol from a virgin lower, is there any problem with changing my mind and converting it to a rifle? If not , then would it be a good idea to call all of my virgin lowers pistols?? Thanks

As long as your gun started life as a pistol, it can be turned into a (legal, 16+" barrel) rifle and then back into a pistol all you like.

Honestly, though, AR pistols are terrible weapons, though they are fun (for a while) range toys!

-Troy

Posted: 8/20/2004 2:59:51 PM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
I want to build a semi auto sten (just for fun) after the AWB sunsets next month. Will I still need to do a Form 1 SBR or will the barrel length restrictions go away with the AWB?

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