trappingturtles
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- Nov 20, 2019
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I’m 19, purchased long guns, and thinking about building an AR15 from an 80% lower. I preferably would like to start it out with a pistol buffer tube. in Maryland, you have to be 21 to buy a handgun, but I think I might have found a loop hole. HQLs are only needed when buying or transferring a handgun, which isn’t needed to manufacture. I’ve passed background checks so I know I’m allowed to possess a firearm. On the ATF’s website regarding Maryland law,
“ (d) Possession by person under age of 21 years prohibited; exceptions. –
(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person who is under the age of 21 years may not
possess a regulated firearm.
(2) Unless a person is otherwise prohibited from possessing a regulated firearm, this subsection does not apply to:
(i) the temporary transfer or possession of a regulated firearm if the person is:
1. under the supervision of another who is at least 21 years old and who is not prohibited by State or federal
law from possessing a firearm; and
2. acting with the permission of the parent or legal guardian of the transferee or person in possession; (ii) the transfer by inheritance of title, and not of possession, of a regulated firearm;
(iii) a member of the armed forces of the United States or the National Guard while performing official duties; (iv) the temporary transfer or possession of a regulated firearm if the person is:
1. participating in marksmanship training of a recognized organization; and
2. under the supervision of a qualified instructor;
(v) a person who is required to possess a regulated firearm for employment and who holds a permit under
Subtitle 3 of this title; or
(vi) the possession of a firearm for self-defense or the defense of others against a trespasser into the residence of the person in possession or into a residence in which the person in possession is an invited guest”
TL;DR, If I technically claim possession of a handgun as self defense, could I possess the lower with the buffer tube? I wanted to Know all the legality issues before starting to invest into the project. Last thing I want to do is break the law. All responses are accepted.
DISCLAIMER: I HAVEN’T STARTED THE BUILD PROCESS YET. I’M JUST ASKING ABOUT THE DEFINITION OF THE LAW.
“ (d) Possession by person under age of 21 years prohibited; exceptions. –
(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person who is under the age of 21 years may not
possess a regulated firearm.
(2) Unless a person is otherwise prohibited from possessing a regulated firearm, this subsection does not apply to:
(i) the temporary transfer or possession of a regulated firearm if the person is:
1. under the supervision of another who is at least 21 years old and who is not prohibited by State or federal
law from possessing a firearm; and
2. acting with the permission of the parent or legal guardian of the transferee or person in possession; (ii) the transfer by inheritance of title, and not of possession, of a regulated firearm;
(iii) a member of the armed forces of the United States or the National Guard while performing official duties; (iv) the temporary transfer or possession of a regulated firearm if the person is:
1. participating in marksmanship training of a recognized organization; and
2. under the supervision of a qualified instructor;
(v) a person who is required to possess a regulated firearm for employment and who holds a permit under
Subtitle 3 of this title; or
(vi) the possession of a firearm for self-defense or the defense of others against a trespasser into the residence of the person in possession or into a residence in which the person in possession is an invited guest”
TL;DR, If I technically claim possession of a handgun as self defense, could I possess the lower with the buffer tube? I wanted to Know all the legality issues before starting to invest into the project. Last thing I want to do is break the law. All responses are accepted.
DISCLAIMER: I HAVEN’T STARTED THE BUILD PROCESS YET. I’M JUST ASKING ABOUT THE DEFINITION OF THE LAW.
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