AR15 Legallity

[TonyMang_89]

the way i understand it i can not purchase a stripped lower being that I am only 19.

but can i purchase a complete lower half? and then a complete upper put a bullet button on it and 10 round mag and be fully legal?

[zach]

I was 18 and bought a complete lower and upper

[ke6guj]

IIRC, tenpercentarms was told by his ATF inspector recently that if it isn't complete with barrel assy, it isn't considered a rifle, even if the lower has a shoulder stock. So, no complete lowers (without uppers) to 18-20 year olds.

[TonyMang_89]

ok. so i have to buy a complete ca legal rifle at this age
i cant build one myself

[Eckolaker]

ok. so i have to buy a complete ca legal rifle at this age
i cant build one myself

You could have a friend over 21 purchase the parts for you and build it. Then you just need to PPT the fully assembled CA legal rifle to you.

[dieselpower]

You could have a friend over 21 purchase the parts for you and build it. Then you just need to PPT the fully assembled CA legal rifle to you.

You need to re-think that whole statement.....

[sevensix2x51]

You need to re-think that whole statement.....

+1. there are plenty of complete rifles on ca store shelves. you are going to have to pay the under 21 tax buying a complete rifle, but hey, do you want one or not?

[Josh3239]

You need to re-think that whole statement.....

He isn't suggesting a straw purchase. There is nothing illegal about buying a lower, building it, and PPTing it to a friend. Intent doesn't have anything to do with a straw purchase.

[Unit74]

Why are the OLL's regulated like a pistol? Seems that he should be able to buy a rifle lower and build it up.

[SoCalRandy]

ok. so i have to buy a complete ca legal rifle at this age
i cant build one myself

Where are you located? I'm sure if you posted your location people can recommend some good gun shops in your area.

[Josh3239]

Why are the OLL's regulated like a pistol? Seems that he should be able to buy a rifle lower and build it up.

They aren't. One can, but like many things in this world there are age restrictions.

[Vinz]

ok. so i have to buy a complete ca legal rifle at this age
i cant build one myself

yes you can. If my buddies wife can put one together on the kitchen island, anyone can.

edit: copy that....carry on.
vinz

[ke6guj]

yes you can. If my buddies wife can put one together on the kitchen island, anyone can.


vinz

His question was not related to his ability to put one together, but the legality of him putting one together. Since he can't purchase a stripped receiver or complete lower until he turns 21, he can't "put together" a complete rifle, but must purchase one already assembled.

[TonyMang_89]

i am in so cal. near san bernardino.
cold war shooters is the closest place that knows anything about ar15's

[Darklyte27]

off topic, but can you believe kids now in high school never were alive in the 80s? they look at the 80s like I looked at the 70s, i only heard of and seen things on tv of the 70s..