Jlr2267
Member
If I have a new stripped lower, listed on 4473 as "other", is it legal for me to assemble it first as a rifle (not SBR), then later change out the buffer/stock and upper, converting it to a pistol?
I am only interested in Federal laws here as I know some states have registration which could greatly complicate things.
I have read on THR that:
lower --> pistol --> rifle (and back) is legal
while
lower --> rifle --> pistol is illegal
If true, seems it would be completely unenforceable...I mean, how would anyone besides the person building the firearm even know what sequence was used? Hell, even the person building it may forget after many years and many builds.
Am I missing something? I thought once " other" always "other" unless registered under either (which would only be required for an SBR or if living in a handful of unfriendly states).
I am only interested in Federal laws here as I know some states have registration which could greatly complicate things.
I have read on THR that:
lower --> pistol --> rifle (and back) is legal
while
lower --> rifle --> pistol is illegal
If true, seems it would be completely unenforceable...I mean, how would anyone besides the person building the firearm even know what sequence was used? Hell, even the person building it may forget after many years and many builds.
Am I missing something? I thought once " other" always "other" unless registered under either (which would only be required for an SBR or if living in a handful of unfriendly states).