Posted: 3/7/2009 6:50:56 PM EDT
G'day! I'm looking to buy a few lowers here pretty soon. Earlier I assumed that since I'm 19, that I was legal to buy a lower, but I've heard from many that I am not legal, because technically the lower can be turned into a pistol. So, l have a mate who is willing to buy the lowers for me. How do I go about legally transferring the firearms to me, after my friend buys them? Also, if it makes a difference, the lowers will 99% prob be bought at a gun-show. Thanks guys 
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G'day! I'm looking to buy a few lowers here pretty soon. Earlier I assumed that since I'm 19, that I was legal to buy a lower, but I've heard from many that I am not legal, because technically the lower can be turned into a pistol. So, l have a mate who is willing to buy the lowers for me. How do I go about legally transferring the firearms to me, after my friend buys them? Also, if it makes a difference, the lowers will 99% prob be bought at a gun-show. Thanks guys That's illegal in America. Your user info says you're in AUS, so I can't tell you what the law is there. edit: we also have a legal forum where you might find some answers. |
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You could buy a lower in a private sale from someone.
You have to be careful if your friend is going to buy it and then sell it to you, or you give him the money to buy it. You're skating on the line as to whether it's legal or not. To me it isn't worth the risk. |
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Not sure I understand why you can't buy, build own in Texas. State law says you have to be 18. I looked over federal law but couldn't find anything. Does one have to be 21 under feral law to purchase a lower or ? I would certainly check with a local law agency to make sure no matter what we say.
Firearms are second only to the Constitution in importance; they are the peoples' liberty's teeth. George Washington |
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Private transactions between individuals? So who has to know? The only problem you might have is importing them to Australia when you return. If you're here on a visa, you should be able to buy a firearm legally.
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Not sure I understand why you can't buy, build own in Texas. State law says you have to be 18. I looked over federal law but couldn't find anything. Does one have to be 21 under feral law to purchase a lower or ? I would certainly check with a local law agency to make sure no matter what we say. Firearms are second only to the Constitution in importance; they are the peoples' liberty's teeth. George Washington Federal law says rifles and shotguns for over 18 but under 21. A lower 9or any other action) is NOT a rifle or shotgun. The 4473 form was recently changed to add the 'other' class to cover actions. Since an action is NOT a 'rifle or shotgun' sale to anyone under 21 is now blocked. |
| Ok, thnx guys. I actually have dual citizenship (my mother is american, and my father is australian) and I plan on living in the states for a while at least, so importing it back home wont be something I'll half to deal with anytime soon. So what your saying is, I could have my father buy a lower, give him the rest of the components that I have, have him build it, and then he could sell the complete rifle to me? Or could he just gift it to me or something? Could any of this process make it easier for Obama's henchman to seize my rifle later on? If thats the case, I might half to do something drastic and try and sell what I already have, as much as that would wound me. Thoughts? |