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Posted: 2/1/2019 5:56:38 PM EDT
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No. (Unless you are a licensed dealer or manufacturer)
USPS regs classify firearms that are concealable as a "handgun". Domestic Mail Manual 431.2 Handguns
Pistols, revolvers, and other firearms capable of being concealed on the person (for example, short-barreled shotguns and short-barreled rifles) are defined as handguns. The following definitions apply: a.Handgun (including pistols and revolvers) means any firearm which has a short stock, and is designed to be held and fired by the use of a single hand and subject to 431.1, or a combination of parts from which a handgun can be assembled. b.Other firearms capable of being concealed on the person include, but are not limited to, short-barreled shotguns and short-barreled rifles. c.Short-barreled shotgun means a shotgun that has one or more barrels less than 18 inches long. The term short-barreled rifle means a rifle that has one or more barrels that are less than 16 inches long. These definitions include any weapon made from a shotgun or rifle, whether by alteration, modification, or otherwise, if such a weapon as modified has an overall length of less than 26 inches. A short-barreled shotgun or rifle of greater dimension may be regarded as nonmailable when it has characteristics to allow concealment on the person. |
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Posted: 2/1/2019 6:03:12 PM EDT
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Yes.
Its not a complete firearm, but a rifle unless marked pistol. |
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Posted: 2/1/2019 6:06:37 PM EDT
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In for a definitive answer, I've seen both arguments in previous threads and had erred on the side of caution when shipping
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Posted: 2/1/2019 6:09:00 PM EDT
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Its a frame or receiver, not a pistol or revolver or other firearm capable of being concealed on the person.
Good to go in my opinion. I have shipped several as a non licensee and declared them as firearms. |
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Posted: 2/1/2019 6:55:22 PM EDT
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Yes. Its not a complete firearm, but a rifle unless marked pistol. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Its a frame or receiver, not a pistol or revolver or other firearm capable of being concealed on the person. Good to go in my opinion. I have shipped several as a non licensee and declared them as firearms. "Good to go in my opinion" means your opinion is bunk. For fucks sake. 
1. It's a firearm. 2. It is capable of being concealed on the person. 3. What you shipped is immaterial, what the USPS counter monkey allowed is immaterial. 4. What matters is complying with a USPS regulation, which if violated means you'll never own a firearm again. |
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Posted: 2/1/2019 7:51:56 PM EDT
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In for a definitive answer, I've seen both arguments in previous threads and had erred on the side of caution when shipping 431.1 Firearm The following definitions apply: Firearm means any device, including a starter gun, which will, or is designed to, or may readily be converted to, expel a projectile by the action of an explosive; the frame or receiver of any such weapon; any firearm muffler or firearm silencer; or any destructive device; but the term shall not include antique firearms (except antique firearms meeting the description of a handgun or of a firearm capable of being concealed on a person). |
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Posted: 2/1/2019 7:58:34 PM EDT
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Didn't read a damn thing in that copypasta did ya? "Good to go in my opinion" means your opinion is bunk. For fucks sake.
1. It's a firearm. 2. It is capable of being concealed on the person. 3. What you shipped is immaterial, what the USPS counter monkey allowed is immaterial. 4. What matters is complying with a USPS regulation, which if violated means you'll never own a firearm again. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Its a frame or receiver, not a pistol or revolver or other firearm capable of being concealed on the person. Good to go in my opinion. I have shipped several as a non licensee and declared them as firearms. "Good to go in my opinion" means your opinion is bunk. For fucks sake.
1. It's a firearm. 2. It is capable of being concealed on the person. 3. What you shipped is immaterial, what the USPS counter monkey allowed is immaterial. 4. What matters is complying with a USPS regulation, which if violated means you'll never own a firearm again. I read those regs before. |
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Posted: 2/1/2019 8:05:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I read it, and have mailed them with permission from my local postmaster because it was NOT and SBR receiver, and it was NOT a complete firearm, and because it was NOT a pistol. Quote HistoryQuoted: I read it, and have mailed them with permission from my local postmaster because it was NOT and SBR receiver, and it was NOT a complete firearm, and because it was NOT a pistol. 
I read those regs before. Did you read this one? Why its dumb to ask the USPS about guns 433 Legal Opinions on Mailing Firearms
Postmasters are not authorized to give opinions on the legality of any shipment of firearms. Mailers requesting additional information should be referred to the ATF. Further advice and ATF contact information is available at http://atf.gov/firearms/faq/licensing.html. |
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Posted: 2/1/2019 8:07:22 PM EDT
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No one is making that argument.....because a firearm frame or receiver isn't any of those things.
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Quoted: I read it, and have mailed them with permission from my local postmaster because it was NOT and SBR receiver, and it was NOT a complete firearm, and because it was NOT a pistol.
I read those regs before. Did you read this one? Why its dumb to ask the USPS about guns 433 Legal Opinions on Mailing Firearms
Postmasters are not authorized to give opinions on the legality of any shipment of firearms. Mailers requesting additional information should be referred to the ATF. Further advice and ATF contact information is available at http://atf.gov/firearms/faq/licensing.html. Ever shipped a broken down shotgun? ETA: Even shipping a stripped lower not marked "pistol" will comply with the law. |
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Posted: 2/1/2019 8:07:32 PM EDT
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I would like a legit legal perspective on this. I’ve re-read the USPS guidelines numerous times and the clear take-away is that handguns can’t be shipped by a non FFL, but rifles and shotguns can be shipped. In other words, SOME firearms can be legally shipped. So receivers are clearly defined as firearms, but what makes them fall under the handgun classification and not the rifle classification?
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Posted: 2/1/2019 8:13:43 PM EDT
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It doesn't matter because shipping a stocked lower doesn't violate any of those regulations. Quote HistoryQuoted:
It doesn't matter because shipping a stocked lower doesn't violate any of those regulations. Firearms capable of being concealed on the person are classified as "handguns" by USPS and not mailable except by dealers and manufacturers. Ever shipped a broken down shotgun? But if you'll read the regs you'll note that: 1. USPS does not prohibit disassembly. 2. Shotguns and rifles are clearly mailable by anyone. |
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Posted: 2/1/2019 8:16:35 PM EDT
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..... So receivers are clearly defined as firearms, but what makes them fall under the handgun classification and not the rifle classification? Quote HistoryQuoted:
..... So receivers are clearly defined as firearms, but what makes them fall under the handgun classification and not the rifle classification? 431.2 Handguns Pistols, revolvers, and other firearms capable of being concealed on the person (for example, short-barreled shotguns and short-barreled rifles) are defined as handguns. The following definitions apply: a.Handgun (including pistols and revolvers) means any firearm which has a short stock, and is designed to be held and fired by the use of a single hand and subject to 431.1, or a combination of parts from which a handgun can be assembled. b.Other firearms capable of being concealed on the person include, but are not limited to, short-barreled shotguns and short-barreled rifles. c.Short-barreled shotgun means a shotgun that has one or more barrels less than 18 inches long. The term short-barreled rifle means a rifle that has one or more barrels that are less than 16 inches long. These definitions include any weapon made from a shotgun or rifle, whether by alteration, modification, or otherwise, if such a weapon as modified has an overall length of less than 26 inches. A short-barreled shotgun or rifle of greater dimension may be regarded as nonmailable when it has characteristics to allow concealment on the person. |
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Posted: 2/1/2019 8:26:53 PM EDT
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I just find it odd that the USPS arbitrarily defines a rifle receiver as a handgun because a single part (which does nothing on a stand alone basis) is concealable. Hell... “concealable” is even ambiguous. There are bullpup rifles that many would consider concealable.
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Posted: 2/1/2019 8:28:02 PM EDT
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Thanks for all of the input fellas. Sounds like I will ship it FedEx. Don’t want to run afoul of technicality with the USPS regulations.
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Posted: 2/1/2019 8:28:58 PM EDT
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A firearm frame is a firearm. Doesn't matter if it has the stock attached or not. Firearms capable of being concealed on the person are classified as "handguns" by USPS and not mailable except by dealers and manufacturers. Yes. But if you'll read the regs you'll note that: 1. USPS does not prohibit disassembly. 2. Shotguns and rifles are clearly mailable by anyone. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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It doesn't matter because shipping a stocked lower doesn't violate any of those regulations. Firearms capable of being concealed on the person are classified as "handguns" by USPS and not mailable except by dealers and manufacturers. Ever shipped a broken down shotgun? But if you'll read the regs you'll note that: 1. USPS does not prohibit disassembly. 2. Shotguns and rifles are clearly mailable by anyone. I have also mailed 10-22, enfield and rem 700 receivers through USPS. Those can be built into pistols. Are you saying there is a problem? Around 1999-2000 I mailed a warrantied bushmaster receiver to them via a USPS label they sent me. Problem? I mail by USPS in accordance to the law, and it is clearly written. |
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Posted: 2/1/2019 8:30:17 PM EDT
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I just find it odd that the USPS arbitrarily defines a rifle receiver as a handgun because a single part (which does nothing on a stand alone basis) is concealable. Hell... “concealable” is even ambiguous. There are bullpup rifles that many would consider concealable. |
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Posted: 2/1/2019 8:35:15 PM EDT
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I just find it odd that the USPS arbitrarily defines a rifle receiver as a handgun because a single part (which does nothing on a stand alone basis) is concealable. Quote HistoryQuoted:
I just find it odd that the USPS arbitrarily defines a rifle receiver as a handgun because a single part (which does nothing on a stand alone basis) is concealable. Hell... “concealable” is even ambiguous. There are bullpup rifles that many would consider concealable. USPS regs pretty much mirror ATF: 431.4 Rifles and Shotguns
A rifle is a shoulder weapon having a barrel that is 16 inches or more in length. A shotgun is a shoulder weapon having a barrel that is 18 inches or more in length. Rifles and shotguns have an overall length of 26 inches or greater and cannot be concealed on a person. |
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Posted: 2/1/2019 8:44:16 PM EDT
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Are you trying to prove my point for me? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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It doesn't matter because shipping a stocked lower doesn't violate any of those regulations. Firearms capable of being concealed on the person are classified as "handguns" by USPS and not mailable except by dealers and manufacturers. Ever shipped a broken down shotgun? But if you'll read the regs you'll note that: 1. USPS does not prohibit disassembly. 2. Shotguns and rifles are clearly mailable by anyone. No, but I think you are having difficulty in comprehending what is written. AR15 receivers are rifle receivers unless otherwise marked. No assumption is made as to how they will be completed. That you believe this pretty much explains your ignorance of Federal law, ATF regs and USPS regs. I have also mailed 10-22, enfield and rem 700 receivers through USPS. Those can be built into pistols. Are you saying there is a problem? Whether they can only be built into pistols or rifles or shotguns DOES NOT MATTER ONE BIT. What matters is that a firearm frame or receiver IS A FIREARM and IS CAPABLE OF BEING CONCEALED ON THE BODY. Around 1999-2000 I mailed a warrantied bushmaster receiver to them via a USPS label they sent me. Problem? I mail by USPS in accordance to the law, and it is clearly written. |
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Posted: 2/1/2019 8:44:36 PM EDT
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Size matters. Well, no. USPS regs pretty much mirror ATF: Quote HistoryQuoted:
Size matters. Well, no. USPS regs pretty much mirror ATF: A nonlicensee may not transfer a firearm to a non-licensed resident of another State. A nonlicensee may mail a shotgun or rifle to a resident of his or her own State or to a licensee in any State. The Postal Service recommends that long guns be sent by registered mail and that no marking of any kind which would indicate the nature of the contents be placed on the outside of any parcel containing firearms. Handguns are not mailable. A common or contract carrier must be used to ship a handgun.
[18 U.S.C. 1715, 922(a)(5) and 922 (a)(2)(A); 27 CFR 478.31] The lower is not a functioning firearm, and the USPS makes this distinction by specifying SBRs and SBSs as well as parts that can be assembled into a pistol, and therefore has established that they are talking about functional firearms. |
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Posted: 2/1/2019 8:45:55 PM EDT
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AR15 receivers are rifle receivers unless otherwise marked. |
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Posted: 2/1/2019 8:47:26 PM EDT
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Around 1999-2000 I mailed a warrantied bushmaster receiver to them via a USPS label they sent me. Problem? |
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Posted: 2/1/2019 8:48:26 PM EDT
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No, but I think you are having difficulty in comprehending what is written. 100% horseshit. That you believe this pretty much explains your ignorance of Federal law, ATF regs and USPS regs. Uh, well yeah......since USPS regs clearly state what is allowed. And mailing such is only legal by a dealer or manufacturer. Whether they can only be built into pistols or rifles or shotguns DOES NOT MATTER ONE BIT. What matters is that a firearm frame or receiver IS A FIREARM and IS CAPABLE OF BEING CONCEALED ON THE BODY. Probably not. As RenegadeX pointed out above, USPS regs have changed over the years. What you did legally then may not be legal now. FFS man.....I've shown you chapter and verse and you clearly are not in accordance with the law. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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It doesn't matter because shipping a stocked lower doesn't violate any of those regulations. Firearms capable of being concealed on the person are classified as "handguns" by USPS and not mailable except by dealers and manufacturers. Ever shipped a broken down shotgun? But if you'll read the regs you'll note that: 1. USPS does not prohibit disassembly. 2. Shotguns and rifles are clearly mailable by anyone. No, but I think you are having difficulty in comprehending what is written. AR15 receivers are rifle receivers unless otherwise marked. No assumption is made as to how they will be completed. That you believe this pretty much explains your ignorance of Federal law, ATF regs and USPS regs. I have also mailed 10-22, enfield and rem 700 receivers through USPS. Those can be built into pistols. Are you saying there is a problem? Whether they can only be built into pistols or rifles or shotguns DOES NOT MATTER ONE BIT. What matters is that a firearm frame or receiver IS A FIREARM and IS CAPABLE OF BEING CONCEALED ON THE BODY. Around 1999-2000 I mailed a warrantied bushmaster receiver to them via a USPS label they sent me. Problem? I mail by USPS in accordance to the law, and it is clearly written. They spell it out nice and clear, and ATF regs back it up. |
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Posted: 2/1/2019 8:49:58 PM EDT
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The lower is not a functioning firearm, and the USPS makes this distinction by specifying SBRs and SBSs as well as parts that can be assembled into a pistol, and therefore has established that they are talking about functional firearms. |
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Posted: 2/1/2019 8:53:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryUSPS regs pretty much mirror ATF: 431.4 Rifles and Shotguns A rifle is a shoulder weapon having a barrel that is 16 inches or more in length. A shotgun is a shoulder weapon having a barrel that is 18 inches or more in length. Rifles and shotguns have an overall length of 26 inches or greater and cannot be concealed on a person. |
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Posted: 2/1/2019 8:57:39 PM EDT
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For the record, the more I read the more I agree with your interpretation. But the above section is where things get fuzzy for me. So a rifle has a 16" barrel and 26" OAL. But as soon as you break it into a smaller part, it becomes a handgun? I understand that it's a firearm no matter what, but the handgun definition bothers me. |
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Posted: 2/1/2019 8:59:55 PM EDT
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Again, did you miss my post where USPS said frame or receivers are included? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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The lower is not a functioning firearm, and the USPS makes this distinction by specifying SBRs and SBSs as well as parts that can be assembled into a pistol, and therefore has established that they are talking about functional firearms. The code further specifies by defining types of weapons, and therefore specifies functionality. I will do things exactly how the law describes. Not as some fearful cuck who doesn't know how to read. |
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Posted: 2/1/2019 9:02:58 PM EDT
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Size matters. Well, no. USPS regs pretty much mirror ATF: A nonlicensee may not transfer a firearm to a non-licensed resident of another State. A nonlicensee may mail a shotgun or rifle to a resident of his or her own State or to a licensee in any State. The Postal Service recommends that long guns be sent by registered mail and that no marking of any kind which would indicate the nature of the contents be placed on the outside of any parcel containing firearms. Handguns are not mailable. A common or contract carrier must be used to ship a handgun.
[18 U.S.C. 1715, 922(a)(5) and 922 (a)(2)(A); 27 CFR 478.31] The ATF also says that a lower that was a rifle can never legally be a pistol, so as long as the lower WAS from a rifle it is always a rifle, and not a pistol. 1. a firearm frame or receiver is exactly that a frame or receiver. 2. What is marked on that AR lower DOES NOT MATTER ONE BIT. 3. Firearm frames or receivers remain "Other firearms" until assembled into a complete rifle, pistol, shotgun. firearm or NFA firearm. The lower is not a functioning firearm, and the USPS makes this distinction by specifying SBRs and SBSs as well as parts that can be assembled into a pistol, and therefore has established that they are talking about functional firearms. They mention a Whether a firearm is functional is not mentioned anywhere but in your head. Using your logic a broken revolver is mailable by a nonlicensee because it is not functional. 
431.2 Handguns Pistols, revolvers, and other firearms capable of being concealed on the person WTF are you ignoring this? Because.... you know why.(for example, short-barreled shotguns and short-barreled rifles) are defined as handguns. The following definitions apply: a.Handgun (including pistols and revolvers) means any firearm which has a short stock, and is designed to be held and fired by the use of a single hand and subject to 431.1, or a combination of parts from which a handgun can be assembled. This is because GD nitwits say "its just machine parts, mail it" b.Other firearms capable of being concealed on the person include, but are not limited to, Not limited to....means what to you? short-barreled shotguns and short-barreled rifles. c.Short-barreled shotgun means a shotgun that has one or more barrels less than 18 inches long. The term short-barreled rifle means a rifle that has one or more barrels that are less than 16 inches long. These definitions include any weapon made from a shotgun or rifle, whether by alteration, modification, or otherwise, if such a weapon as modified has an overall length of less than 26 inches. A short-barreled shotgun or rifle of greater dimension may be regarded as nonmailable when it has characteristics to allow concealment on the person. 431.1 Firearm
The following definitions apply: a.Firearm means any device, including a starter gun, which will, or is designed to, or may readily be converted to, expel a projectile by the action of an explosive; the frame or receiver of any such weapon; any firearm muffler or firearm silencer; or any destructive device; but the term shall not include antique firearms (except antique firearms meeting the description of a handgun or of a firearm capable of being concealed on a person). b.Firearm frame or receiver is the part of a firearm which provides housing for the hammer, bolt or breechblock, and firing mechanism, and which is usually threaded at its forward portion to receive the barrel. Frames and receivers usually (but not always) include the firearm serial number and are usually considered to be the regulated component of a firearm. |
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Posted: 2/1/2019 9:05:17 PM EDT
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For the record, the more I read the more I agree with your interpretation. But the above section is where things get fuzzy for me. So a rifle has a 16" barrel and 26" OAL. But as soon as you break it into a smaller part, it becomes a handgun? I understand that it's a firearm no matter what, but the handgun definition by USPS bothers me. Quote HistoryQuoted:
USPS regs pretty much mirror ATF: 431.4 Rifles and Shotguns A rifle is a shoulder weapon having a barrel that is 16 inches or more in length. A shotgun is a shoulder weapon having a barrel that is 18 inches or more in length. Rifles and shotguns have an overall length of 26 inches or greater and cannot be concealed on a person. |
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Posted: 2/1/2019 9:06:45 PM EDT
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Nope. It defines them as firearms for the sake of definition, and makes no distinction to define them as rifles or pistols, or whether or not an non-licensee can ship them. 31 Definitions 431.1 Firearm The following definitions apply: Firearm means any device, including a starter gun, which will, or is designed to, or may readily be converted to, expel a projectile by the action of an explosive; the frame or receiver of any such weapon; any firearm muffler or firearm silencer; or any destructive device; but the term shall not include antique firearms (except antique firearms meeting the description of a handgun or of a firearm capable of being concealed on a person). 431.2 Handguns Pistols, revolvers, and other firearms capable of being concealed on the person (for example, short-barreled shotguns and short-barreled rifles) are defined as handguns. The following definitions apply: |
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Posted: 2/1/2019 9:09:23 PM EDT
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No, its still a rifle. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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USPS regs pretty much mirror ATF: 431.4 Rifles and Shotguns A rifle is a shoulder weapon having a barrel that is 16 inches or more in length. A shotgun is a shoulder weapon having a barrel that is 18 inches or more in length. Rifles and shotguns have an overall length of 26 inches or greater and cannot be concealed on a person. |
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Posted: 2/1/2019 9:11:07 PM EDT
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Nope. It defines them as firearms for the sake of definition, and makes no distinction to define them as rifles or pistols, or whether or not an non-licensee can ship them. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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The lower is not a functioning firearm, and the USPS makes this distinction by specifying SBRs and SBSs as well as parts that can be assembled into a pistol, and therefore has established that they are talking about functional firearms. The code further specifies by defining types of weapons, and therefore specifies functionality. I will do things exactly how the law describes.
Not as some fearful cuck who doesn't know how to read. |
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Posted: 2/1/2019 9:12:03 PM EDT
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Well Good Luck. Most people can read this and clearly see frames or receivers are firearms, and concealable firearms are banned, thus frames are banned. 31 Definitions 431.1 Firearm The following definitions apply: Firearm means any device, including a starter gun, which will, or is designed to, or may readily be converted to, expel a projectile by the action of an explosive; the frame or receiver of any such weapon; any firearm muffler or firearm silencer; or any destructive device; but the term shall not include antique firearms (except antique firearms meeting the description of a handgun or of a firearm capable of being concealed on a person). 431.2 Handguns Pistols, revolvers, and other firearms capable of being concealed on the person (for example, short-barreled shotguns and short-barreled rifles) are defined as handguns. The following definitions apply: |
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Posted: 2/1/2019 9:12:49 PM EDT
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Why are you a schizo? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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USPS regs pretty much mirror ATF: 431.4 Rifles and Shotguns A rifle is a shoulder weapon having a barrel that is 16 inches or more in length. A shotgun is a shoulder weapon having a barrel that is 18 inches or more in length. Rifles and shotguns have an overall length of 26 inches or greater and cannot be concealed on a person. |
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Posted: 2/1/2019 9:15:10 PM EDT
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You have two licensed dealers in this thread who disagree with nearly everything you've written. You can disagree with me all you want, but you really need to listen when RenegadeX posts. He's been a FFL/SOT for a lot longer than my ten years. AR15 receivers are rifle receivers unless otherwise marked. His knowledge of firearms laws is zero. I guess if I mark my AR-15 receiver "Plasma Rifle in the 40 watt range" Some how it becomes a Plasma Rifle in the 40 watt range. ROFL. |
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Posted: 2/1/2019 9:15:38 PM EDT
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Keep in mind this is a guy who wrote: AR15 receivers are rifle receivers unless otherwise marked. His knowledge of firearms laws is zero. I guess if I mark my AR-15 receiver "Plasma Rifle in the 40 watt range" Some how it becomes a Plasma Rifle in the 40 watt range. ROFL. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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You have two licensed dealers in this thread who disagree with nearly everything you've written. You can disagree with me all you want, but you really need to listen when RenegadeX posts. He's been a FFL/SOT for a lot longer than my ten years. AR15 receivers are rifle receivers unless otherwise marked. His knowledge of firearms laws is zero. I guess if I mark my AR-15 receiver "Plasma Rifle in the 40 watt range" Some how it becomes a Plasma Rifle in the 40 watt range. ROFL.
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Posted: 2/1/2019 9:17:20 PM EDT
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USPS doesn't define frames or receivers as rifles or pistols BECAUSE THEY DEFINETHEM AS...…...FIREARMS! Citation please? You have two licensed dealers in this thread who disagree with nearly everything you've written. You can disagree with me all you want, but you really need to listen when RenegadeX posts. He's been a FFL/SOT for a lot longer than my ten years. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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The lower is not a functioning firearm, and the USPS makes this distinction by specifying SBRs and SBSs as well as parts that can be assembled into a pistol, and therefore has established that they are talking about functional firearms. The code further specifies by defining types of weapons, and therefore specifies functionality. I will do things exactly how the law describes.
Not as some fearful cuck who doesn't know how to read. You can keep quoting their codes, but you are tripping all over yourself trying to prove your point, even though its all right there in plain english. The OP says he is shipping to an FFL. The law is completely clear on what he can do. |
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Posted: 2/1/2019 9:18:04 PM EDT
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Don't be obtuse. A disassembled rifle is still a rifle. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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USPS regs pretty much mirror ATF: 431.4 Rifles and Shotguns A rifle is a shoulder weapon having a barrel that is 16 inches or more in length. A shotgun is a shoulder weapon having a barrel that is 18 inches or more in length. Rifles and shotguns have an overall length of 26 inches or greater and cannot be concealed on a person. |
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Posted: 2/1/2019 9:19:29 PM EDT
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Keep in mind this is a guy who wrote: AR15 receivers are rifle receivers unless otherwise marked. His knowledge of firearms laws is zero. I guess if I mark my AR-15 receiver "Plasma Rifle in the 40 watt range" Some how it becomes a Plasma Rifle in the 40 watt range. ROFL. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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You have two licensed dealers in this thread who disagree with nearly everything you've written. You can disagree with me all you want, but you really need to listen when RenegadeX posts. He's been a FFL/SOT for a lot longer than my ten years. AR15 receivers are rifle receivers unless otherwise marked. His knowledge of firearms laws is zero. I guess if I mark my AR-15 receiver "Plasma Rifle in the 40 watt range" Some how it becomes a Plasma Rifle in the 40 watt range. ROFL. ATF says it can never be a pistol, and therefore it is a rifle. |
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Posted: 2/1/2019 9:21:30 PM EDT
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If I'm selling one of my receivers, it came off a rifle. ATF says it can never be a pistol, and therefore it is a rifle. ATF says it is a receiver. Just read the directions on the 4473. Wrong again, wrong always it seems. Please enlighten is as to what markings you can put on a AR-15 receiver that makes it not rifle. |
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Posted: 2/1/2019 9:27:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: No "therefore" ATF says it is a receiver. Just read the directions on the 4473. Wrong again, wrong always it seems. Please enlighten is as to what markings you can put on a AR-15 receiver that makes it not rifle. For an FFL you don't seem to know why the mossberg shockwave exists, and how ar pistols can be built. You can pretend that you didn't know exactly what I was talking about, but that would imply that you are less than intelligent. I have several Mega lowers marked "PISTOL". ETA: From the factory. Spikes does it also. |
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Posted: 2/1/2019 9:31:52 PM EDT
[#41]
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FFLs are usually the worst source of info for what non-licensed individuals can do in regard to these things. Quote HistoryQuoted:
FFLs are usually the worst source of info for what non-licensed individuals can do in regard to these things. You can keep quoting their codes, but you are tripping all over yourself trying to prove your point, even though its all right there in plain english. The OP says he is shipping to an FFL. 1. Frames and receivers are concealable firearms. 2. USPS says firearms capable of being concealed on the person are shipped as "Handguns" 3. USPS "Handguns" are only mailable between: 432.2 Handguns
Handguns and other firearms capable of being concealed on the person are nonmailable unless mailed between the parties listed in this section, after the filing of an affidavit or statement described in 432.22 or 432.24, and are subject to the following: a.Firearms meeting the definition of a handgun under 431.2 and the definition of curios or relics under 27 CFR 478.11 may be mailed between curio and relic collectors only when those firearms also meet the definition of an antique firearm under 431.3. b.Firearms meeting the definition of a handgun under 431.2, which are certified by the curator of a municipal, state, or federal museum that exhibits firearms to be curios or relics of museum interest, may be accepted for mailing between governmental museums without regard to the restrictions provided for handguns in 432.21 through 432.24 and Exhibit 432.25. c.Air guns (see 431.6) that do not fall within the definition of firearms under 431.1 and are capable of being concealed on a person are mailable, but must include Adult Signature service under DMM 503.8. Mailers must comply with all applicable state and local regulations. d.Parts of handguns are mailable, except for handgun frames, receivers or other parts or components regulated under Chapter 44, Title 18, U.S.C. e.Mailers are also subject to applicable restrictions by governments of a state, territory, or district. 432.21 Authorized Persons
Subject to 432.22, handguns may be mailed by a licensed manufacturer of firearms, a licensed dealer of firearms, a licensed importer of firearms, or an authorized agent of the federal government or the government of a state, territory, or district, only when addressed to a person in one of the following categories for use in the person’s official duties, and upon filing the required affidavit or certificate: a.Officers of the Army, Coast Guard, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, or Organized Reserve Corps. b.Officers of the National Guard or militia of a state, territory, or district. c.Officers of the United States or of a state, territory, or district, whose official duty is to serve warrants of arrest or commitment. d.USPS employees authorized by the Chief Postal Inspector. e.Officers and employees of enforcement agencies of the United States. f.Watchmen engaged in guarding the property of the United States, a state, territory, or district. g.Purchasing agent or other designated member of agencies employing officers and employees included in 432.21c through e. Oh.....it doesn't. The law is completely clear on what he can do. |
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Posted: 2/1/2019 9:35:25 PM EDT
[#42]
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Says you? Then enlighten us Zed. Well no kidding. That doesn't change a thing. 1. Frames and receivers are concealable firearms. 2. USPS says firearms capable of being concealed on the person are shipped as "Handguns" 3. USPS "Handguns" are only mailable between: Soooo...……...who are those parties? Odd, but WHERE THE HELL DOES IT SAY A NONLICENSEE CAN MAIL A USPS DESIGNATED "HANDGUN" TO AN FFL? Oh.....it doesn't. Yes it is. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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FFLs are usually the worst source of info for what non-licensed individuals can do in regard to these things. You can keep quoting their codes, but you are tripping all over yourself trying to prove your point, even though its all right there in plain english. The OP says he is shipping to an FFL. 1. Frames and receivers are concealable firearms. 2. USPS says firearms capable of being concealed on the person are shipped as "Handguns" 3. USPS "Handguns" are only mailable between: 432.2 Handguns
Handguns and other firearms capable of being concealed on the person are nonmailable unless mailed between the parties listed in this section, after the filing of an affidavit or statement described in 432.22 or 432.24, and are subject to the following: a.Firearms meeting the definition of a handgun under 431.2 and the definition of curios or relics under 27 CFR 478.11 may be mailed between curio and relic collectors only when those firearms also meet the definition of an antique firearm under 431.3. b.Firearms meeting the definition of a handgun under 431.2, which are certified by the curator of a municipal, state, or federal museum that exhibits firearms to be curios or relics of museum interest, may be accepted for mailing between governmental museums without regard to the restrictions provided for handguns in 432.21 through 432.24 and Exhibit 432.25. c.Air guns (see 431.6) that do not fall within the definition of firearms under 431.1 and are capable of being concealed on a person are mailable, but must include Adult Signature service under DMM 503.8. Mailers must comply with all applicable state and local regulations. d.Parts of handguns are mailable, except for handgun frames, receivers or other parts or components regulated under Chapter 44, Title 18, U.S.C. e.Mailers are also subject to applicable restrictions by governments of a state, territory, or district. 432.21 Authorized Persons
Subject to 432.22, handguns may be mailed by a licensed manufacturer of firearms, a licensed dealer of firearms, a licensed importer of firearms, or an authorized agent of the federal government or the government of a state, territory, or district, only when addressed to a person in one of the following categories for use in the person’s official duties, and upon filing the required affidavit or certificate: a.Officers of the Army, Coast Guard, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, or Organized Reserve Corps. b.Officers of the National Guard or militia of a state, territory, or district. c.Officers of the United States or of a state, territory, or district, whose official duty is to serve warrants of arrest or commitment. d.USPS employees authorized by the Chief Postal Inspector. e.Officers and employees of enforcement agencies of the United States. f.Watchmen engaged in guarding the property of the United States, a state, territory, or district. g.Purchasing agent or other designated member of agencies employing officers and employees included in 432.21c through e. Oh.....it doesn't. The law is completely clear on what he can do. Post the same shit over and over again? I have already addressed all this. You guys are like children. The law is clear. You do your thing, and I'll do mine. Feel free to keep throwing tantrums. ETA: I just realized that you tried to change the argument to mailing handguns. You are PATHETIC. |
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Posted: 2/1/2019 9:40:27 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryQuoted: If I'm selling one of my receivers, it came off a rifle. ATF says it can never be a pistol, and therefore it is a rifle. When you ship a firearm frame or receiver to a licensed dealer he is required by Federal law to record what he actually received....in this case a firearm frame/receiver. He doesn't record "rifle", because an AR lower doesn't have a barrel......and that's part of the definition of "rifle" in ATF regs. True. That lower cannot be reassembled as anything other than a "rifle", because that would make the new configuration "made from a rifle"....and requiring a tax stamp as an SBR. But that does not change the definition of the firearm you shipped. So, when the receiving FFL transfers your AR lower to your buyer, the FFL will check "Other firearm" on Que 16 of the Form 4473 and on Que 27 record "receiver". You should read the instructions on the Form 4473. |
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Posted: 2/1/2019 9:42:40 PM EDT
[#44]
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What that receiver can legally be reassembled as does not change it's definition under Federal law or ATF regulations. When you ship a firearm frame or receiver to a licensed dealer he is required by Federal law to record what he actually received....in this case a firearm frame/receiver. He doesn't record "rifle", because an AR lower doesn't have a barrel......and that's part of the definition of "rifle" in ATF regs. True. That lower cannot be reassembled as anything other than a "rifle", because that would make the new configuration "made from a rifle"....and requiring a tax stamp as an SBR. But that does not change the definition of the firearm you shipped. So, when the receiving FFL transfers your AR lower to your buyer, the FFL will check "Other firearm" on Que 16 of the Form 4473 and on Que 27 record "receiver". You should read the instructions on the Form 4473. |
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Posted: 2/1/2019 9:43:55 PM EDT
[#45]
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ETA: I just realized that you tried to change the argument to mailing handguns. You are PATHETIC. USPS classifies firearm frames and receivers as "handguns" if they are capable of being concealed on the person. You really should just stop posting and take a nap, cause you are embarrassing yourself.
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Posted: 2/1/2019 9:44:14 PM EDT
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Please explain to me how the ATF has already ruled that a rifle is always a rifle, and can not be built into a pistol. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Please explain to me how the ATF has already ruled that a rifle is always a rifle, and can not be built into a pistol. Quoted:
I have several Mega lowers marked "PISTOL". ETA: From the factory. Spikes does it also. LOL You have not posting a single correct thing in this thread. |
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Posted: 2/1/2019 9:47:16 PM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I will just let you try to keep changing the argument, and let that stand as how ridiculous you are being over the simple fact that he can USPS mail a rifle receiver to an FFL. Quote HistoryQuoted: I will just let you try to keep changing the argument, and let that stand as how ridiculous you are being over the simple fact that he can USPS mail a rifle receiver to an FFL. 431.4 Rifles and Shotguns
A rifle is a shoulder weapon having a barrel that is 16 inches or more in length. A shotgun is a shoulder weapon having a barrel that is 18 inches or more in length. Rifles and shotguns have an overall length of 26 inches or greater and cannot be concealed on a person. |
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Posted: 2/1/2019 9:50:56 PM EDT
[#48]
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Because the law says so. So you think marking it a pistol makes it a pistol and not a rifle? LOL You have not posting a single correct thing in this thread. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Please explain to me how the ATF has already ruled that a rifle is always a rifle, and can not be built into a pistol. Quoted:
I have several Mega lowers marked "PISTOL". ETA: From the factory. Spikes does it also. LOL You have not posting a single correct thing in this thread. |
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Posted: 2/1/2019 9:53:12 PM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Because the law says so. So you think marking it a pistol makes it a pistol and not a rifle? LOL You have not posting a single correct thing in this thread. I guess you are less........ |
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Posted: 2/1/2019 9:55:24 PM EDT
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Because you said so, right? You know 99.9999999% of all pistols are not marked pistol right? So I guess you think that makes my Glock 17 a rifle...... |
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