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SeanN:
Are they legal in NE, specifically in Omaha? I realize I would have to register it as a handgun (sigh).

I mainly ask because I really want to build one. They aren't really quite as practical as a short-barreled rifle or a full size AR-15 rifle but it would be a fun toy and a blast at the range. I'm thinking 10.5" barrel.

I have a letter going out to the ATF today to ask about the NFA regulations of owning and and whether or not I can "construct" an AR-15 pistol out of my stripped lower (that has never been anything else and was transferred as a stripped lower when I purchased it) so we'll hear back from them on that end of the spectrum.

Any of you guys have one of these? What do you think of it?

bkoenig:
My understanding is as long as the lower has never been assembled into a rifle you can build an AR15 pistol out of it.  I think a lot of guys do that while waiting for their paperwork to go through for a SBR, and when they get the stamp they just stick a stock on it.

SeanN:
That's my understanding too, bkoenig. I just want to be sure, and have it in writing from the ATF. Just in case. Also, I have a full-size AR15 as well. The last thing I would ever want is to get pinned with "intent to construct an SBR" because I have a full rifle in the same household. So that's on my letter also... As is asking if I can mount a Magpul AFG on it. ;)

I'm willing to bet "no" on the last one but I'm hoping I get a definitive "yes" on the others.

bkoenig:
Definitely good to be on the safe side.  Of course if we lived in a truly free country we wouldn't have to worry about it :angry9:

David Hineline:
You are being overly cautious,  AR pistols have been around since before the 94 AWB you can not put a vertical foregrip on any handgun. Not sure what grip you are looking at but if vertical it requries NFA registration as an AOW.

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