OLL purchasing info needed

[Redfield]

Ok, I need to know the exact process of buying the parts for an OLL. Do I just send the lower receiver to an FFL dealer once I buy it online? And then the rest of the parts can be sent directly to me right? No test is required such as with handgun purchases right? Also, it is legal for 18 y/olds to purchase OLLs I assume since its not a handgun? Trying to be prepared for possible buy.

Thanks

[tomd1584]

No test required. make sure the online place has the FFL's info. must be 21 to buy a stripped lower. everything else can be sent directly to your house. Good luck!

[Redfield]

No test required. make sure the online place has the FFL's info. must be 21 to buy a stripped lower. everything else can be sent directly to your house. Good luck!

Why 21? People can purchase rifles at 18 and handguns at 21. Is there a different rule for buying ARs?

[tomd1584]

if you buy a complete AR, you just need to be 18. soemthing about it not being a rifle, just a receiver. I'm not 100% sure of the exact reasoning, hopefully someone will give you the exact definition.

TOm

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if you buy a complete AR, you just need to be 18. soemthing about it not being a rifle, just a receiver. I'm not 100% sure of the exact reasoning, hopefully someone will give you the exact definition.

TOm

I believe it is because it is possible to build the lower into an AR pistol, and pistols by definition are 21 and over.

[Redfield]

This state is ridiculous, I can buy a complete AR but not a pistol...

[ke6guj]

Why 21? People can purchase rifles at 18 and handguns at 21. Is there a different rule for buying ARs?

if you buy a complete AR, you just need to be 18. soemthing about it not being a rifle, just a receiver. I'm not 100% sure of the exact reasoning, hopefully someone will give you the exact definition.

TOm

I believe it is because it is possible to build the lower into an AR pistol, and pistols by definition are 21 and over.

It is because federal law requires you to be 21 in order to transfer a firearm of any type other than a rifle or shotgun. For rifles/shotguns, only have to 18. A receiver does not meet the defintion of a rifle/shotgun, then the 21 rule applies.

http://www.atf.gov/firearms/070709openletter.pdf

[Redfield]

It is because federal law requires you to be 21 in order to transfer a firearm of any type other than a rifle or shotgun. For rifles/shotguns, only have to 18. A receiver does not meet the defintion of a rifle/shotgun, then the 21 rule applies.

http://www.atf.gov/firearms/070709openletter.pdf

Another dumb california rule. While a stripped receiver is still stripped, its really not a firearm, its a chunk of metal and nothing can be shot from it.

[ke6guj]

Another dumb california rule. While a stripped receiver is still stripped, its really not a firearm, its a chunk of metal and nothing can be shot from it.

Umm, its not a CA rule that doesn't allow you to buy a stripped receiver at 18-20, it is a federal rule. I posted a link from the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives that goes over it. It is also explained on the federal 4473 form that you fill out when purchasing any firearm.

And yes, the stripped receiver is legally the firearm. It is the contolled part.

[5hundo]

Another dumb california rule. While a stripped receiver is still stripped, its really not a firearm, its a chunk of metal and nothing can be shot from it.

That's what happens when people who are completely ignorant on a given topic attempt to regulate it...

Similar problems would occur if we depended on blind people to regulate the California Vehicle Code...

[Turbinator]

Another dumb california rule. While a stripped receiver is still stripped, its really not a firearm, its a chunk of metal and nothing can be shot from it.

No offense intended, but you seem a little new to firearms. Kindly spend some more time reading up, this topic and many more have been covered several times throughout Calguns history.

Welcome aboard...!

Turby

[Redfield]

Umm, its not a CA rule that doesn't allow you to buy a stripped receiver at 18-20, it is a federal rule. I posted a link from the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives that goes over it. It is also explained on the federal 4473 form that you fill out when purchasing any firearm.

And yes, the stripped receiver is legally the firearm. It is the contolled part.

oops, didn't read your link, I assumed it was a cali rule since theres just some many of them especially regarding weapons. I know that legally the stripped receiver is the firearm but in reality, its a part of the firearm and completely harmless by itself, unless you throw it at someone i suppose.

[Redfield]

No offense intended, but you seem a little new to firearms. Kindly spend some more time reading up, this topic and many more have been covered several times throughout Calguns history.

Welcome aboard...!

Turby

Yes, I only own a handgun and I am young (not as in 13 y/o) and that is why I'm here asking noob questions. I have been spending many hours reading through the threads and various articles but I cant cover it all at once. Thanks for the concern.