Hopalong
Man of Many Nicknames
I know that for an AR to be a non-NFA item, 14.5" barrels have to have have a muzzle device permanently attached to bring the total length up to 16". Otherwise, it needs to be an SBR.
I also know that in some situations, if you have the materials to assemble an SBR it can lead to some issues with ATF if you're caught with them.
But what if you're assembling a 14.5" upper yourself from parts? Is it okay for you to possess a 14.5" barrel, not attached to an upper, while you're waiting on other parts to arrive and for the muzzle device to be permanently attached?
Yes, I'm thinking of doing a 14.5" build, and I wanted to ask before I started buying anything. Or I may just buy an assembled upper with a muzzle device permanently attached at the factory. We'll see.
Thanks.
I also know that in some situations, if you have the materials to assemble an SBR it can lead to some issues with ATF if you're caught with them.
But what if you're assembling a 14.5" upper yourself from parts? Is it okay for you to possess a 14.5" barrel, not attached to an upper, while you're waiting on other parts to arrive and for the muzzle device to be permanently attached?
Yes, I'm thinking of doing a 14.5" build, and I wanted to ask before I started buying anything. Or I may just buy an assembled upper with a muzzle device permanently attached at the factory. We'll see.
Thanks.