Has Anybody ever ordered and made their own 80% receiver? I am seriously considering this from this website:
http://aresarmor.com/store/Category/hmgar15
How the hell is this Legal?
Well its simple really. You are building the weapon yourself for your own personal use. This is legal under the Gun Control Act of 1968. This is on the ATF’s website under their FAQ page. You can see it here:http://www.atf.gov/firearms/faq/firearms-technology.html
We are not lawyers always do your own research!
Can I Build one as a gift to my wife or other family member?
No, If you build one and then give it to another person you are distributing it… This would be illegal.
Do I need to put serial numbers on the firearm that I make?
A licensed Manufacturer has an agreement with the government to put serial numbers on the weapons they make. You as a private individual who is making a firearm for personal use and not for sale of distribution have no agreement with the government to serialize your firearm.
It is a good idea to mark your weapon somehow so that should it ever be stolen you have a way to identify it and report its loss to your local law enforcement.
Please check your local and state law.
A quick note on your post. As far as I know, if you build a gun and decide you do not like it, you can sell it. You may give it away as well. Here, the intent is the point. It is when you build several weapons, and sell them, that you are breaking the law. About the 80% AR lower. Unless you are very talented, this is one of the most difficult receivers to complete. Do an inventory of your equipment and skills before you buy. You will not be completing this receiver with a dremel tool and a file.
ReplyDeleteAhhh, thanks for the advice, in their video they talked about going to Harbor Freight and picking up an $80 drill press, but I guess it's more involved than that, we should have 80% parties, where we all finish our own and get guidance from those who have....
DeleteFor guidance, I will recommend the " build it yourself " forum on AR-15.com . All the information you need can be found searching through those posts. The most difficult work has been done on the 80% receiver you selected. It may be possible to finish this with less than a milling machine but I'd use one. Remember, this current kerfluffel will be over by fall. The AR-15 will not be banned. At most there will be some modifications to the instant check system. I've seen the finished receivers for as low as $69.95. ( OK, that was many years ago ) but adjusted for inflation, they will be back there in a year. About those build parties, if there isn't one on AR-15.com, look at weaponeer.net and see if one isn't in your area. If you are just getting into gunsmithing, weaponeer will boggle your mind. Lots of interesting projects going on there. Good luck Mike and enjoy your project.
ReplyDeleteCheck out www.fealtyarms.com theyre selling 80% lower receivers for $65
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