Preban Lower for AR-15
- Thread starter MilesTeg
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Charmedlyfe
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You're better off either purchasing a rifle you can CONFIRM is preban (by SN), or go with a post-pan. You can also get some brakes that look almost exactly like the A2 brake. If you don't NEED a collapsible stock, postban ain't bad....
By law, even if a lower was produced before the ban, if it wasn't assembled into a rifle before the ban it is a post-ban. It's the date it was assembled, not the date the lower was produced.
By law, even if a lower was produced before the ban, if it wasn't assembled into a rifle before the ban it is a post-ban. It's the date it was assembled, not the date the lower was produced.
Yes, that's the law...but in PRACTICE, it would be so incredibly difficult for the govt to prove the gun was not assembled into an assault weapon prior to the ban (and the burden of proof IS on them) that it is hardly worth worrying about.
If you want a preban lower, cruise the Non-NFA ad board at http://www.subguns.com and the semiauto or parts and accessories ad board at http://www.sturmgewehr.com but if you want to find a good deal you have to check often and have the money on hand.
If you want a preban lower, cruise the Non-NFA ad board at http://www.subguns.com and the semiauto or parts and accessories ad board at http://www.sturmgewehr.com but if you want to find a good deal you have to check often and have the money on hand.
My understanding is that the manufacturers keep records on every receiver shipped as far as who it is shipped to and whether it is a complete rifle,assembled lower,or stripped lower. Am I mistaken about this?
People who buy preban lowers or stripped receivers often try to get a signed statement saying that the part in question was sold as a complete rifle before the ban. Even if you are replacing a damaged lower on a legal preban with such a part,you are in essence building a new rifle. Putting your parts on a lower that has not already existed as a complete preban is illegal.
The chances of being prosecuted may be small,but you are talking about committing a felony (I think) if you buy and use such a part that is not what it seems to be. You don't have to be prosecuted to lose the weapon. A lot of people think this attitude displays government-induced paranoia, and they are correct. buying insurance is based on paranoid expectations as well. I have lots of insurance.
I bought a Colt SP-1 last summer for $750.00.There are good deals available if you look hard and have patience.
People who buy preban lowers or stripped receivers often try to get a signed statement saying that the part in question was sold as a complete rifle before the ban. Even if you are replacing a damaged lower on a legal preban with such a part,you are in essence building a new rifle. Putting your parts on a lower that has not already existed as a complete preban is illegal.
The chances of being prosecuted may be small,but you are talking about committing a felony (I think) if you buy and use such a part that is not what it seems to be. You don't have to be prosecuted to lose the weapon. A lot of people think this attitude displays government-induced paranoia, and they are correct. buying insurance is based on paranoid expectations as well. I have lots of insurance.
I bought a Colt SP-1 last summer for $750.00.There are good deals available if you look hard and have patience.
Charmedlyfe
Moderator
Guys, it's been beat to death (and then some!). The burden of proof is actually NOT on the government, but on the individual.
All 'assault weapons' are illegal. There are exemptions, BUT YOU HAVE TO PROVE THAT YOU ARE EXEMPT. It sucks bad, but we're stuck with it for now.....
All 'assault weapons' are illegal. There are exemptions, BUT YOU HAVE TO PROVE THAT YOU ARE EXEMPT. It sucks bad, but we're stuck with it for now.....
Charmedlyfe
Moderator
Unfortunately, my info came from ATF only a few months ago.