are AR pistols legal to build in maryland?

Blaster229 said:

No clue. I'll check later. My daughter, the Valedictorian, is graduating high school today

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Blaster229 said:

So, how do I get a short barrel upper for my never assembled, pre Oct 1 stripped lower? I'm assuming these are what AR pistols use?

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Calengor said:

You go and buy one, it's that simple.

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eruby said:

If one owned a pre 10/1/13 stripped lower that was transferred as 'Other', would this kit be a quick way to have your AR 15 pistol ready to roll?

http://kb-mfg.com/index.php?main_pa...id=129&zenid=e03e822b77bffb9b160a952bc69ebaea

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Blaster229 said:

MarkP's response(which has been quoted several times) answered this.

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ianb1116 said:

Does anyone know if you have to use an HBAR on an AR pistol?

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ziptiespec said:

you do not, barrel profile is completely up to you

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Markp said:

Yes, it is legal... so what are the tricks to doing it in Maryland.

1. First you need an AR lower receiver that has NEVER been assembled as a rifle. If it has, stop, do not pass go, do not build it into a pistol with a barrel under 16". If you do, you will have violated federal law and created a short barreled rifle which requires a tax stamp.

2. You need to get that receiver in Maryland. This can be tricky as well.

Option A:

Most FFL's will sell the bare receiver new, but you MUST make sure that it is NOT transferred as a rifle on the 4473. You also should make sure that it NEVER has been transferred as a rifle to the best of your ability. Then on the FORM 77R, you must make sure that it is transferred as O for other or A as an assault weapon. 5-101(p) only bans the Colt AR-15 and copies, but the receiver isn't an assault weapon... however it's not worth arguing with your FFL with since it doesn't specifically state rifle. So who cares. I would prefer to get it transferred as O for other on a form 77R. No FFL (even though it would be legal) in MD will transfer an AR receiver without doing a 77R, that's just the way it is.

Option B:

Is to buy an 80% receiver and finish it at home. This is easier than you might think and involves NO FFL, NO MDSP paperwork, and no serial number requirement on the weapon itself. It's pure beauty is that you can guarantee that it has never been a rifle since you brought it into being.

Option C:

You live somewhere free, purchased a receiver elsewhere and brought it with you when you came here.


3. So now you have a receiver, now you need to order your upper. If you have other AR style weapons, you might want to make a denial pin for the upper that fits nicely into your lower... this will eliminate any confusion should law enforcement decide that you are in constructive possession of a short barreled rifle and prevent you from making the mistake of putting the wrong upper and lower together.

4. Now you've assembled your lower, you've put a buffer tube on it, please pin it so that a stock cannot be easily attached to the stock... another small denial pin here is good thinking... once again preventing law enforcement from making shit up and pretending you were gonna do something you never intended. It also prevents you from coming down with a case of the stupids as well.

5. You've finally got it all together... it's totally legal, totally badass, and now you want to go shoot it. So you grab all your gear and you head out to XXXXXX Shooting range... only to find out that they don't allow rifle rounds on the pistol range and you can't shoot your pistol on the rifle range. That's the way it is at some ranges... some won't or can't let you shoot your cool new toy, others will let you bump fire a damn beta mag if you want. Make sure you find out before you roll on out. Better to be banned for asking the question than making the drive and having to go home.

6. Now you've gotten tired of your toy... you want to sell it. Hold on sparky. You can't sell it as a pistol in Maryland, you have 3 choices.

A. Break it down.
B. Make it a SBR or AOW
C. Put a rifle length upper and rifle stock on it.

Remember a person may not sell or offer for sale in the State a handgun manufactured after January 1, 1985, that is not included on the handgun roster, nor can you manufacture for distribution or sale a handgun that is not included on the handgun roster in the State.

SO DON'T SELL IT. DON'T. You can transfer it with appropriate paperwork although most FFL's would refuse and I think MSP wouldn't know what to do because they haven't read the law it appears either. You can also loan it, unlike an NFA weapon.

I think that about covers everything I know about building an AR pistol in Maryland.

Mark

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bmodzelewski said:

Do AR pistols still need to be 29" or longer overall? Or can pistols be shorter including the buffer tube?

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swinokur said:

The FFL retains the 4473. check with them.

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jthoma24 said:

I had it transferred at Barts Sports World. It has since closed its doors. Any suggestions?

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