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Offline bk09

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TC Encore
« on: June 21, 2011, 09:11:14 AM »
Hey guys I'm looking at ordering a TC Encore Rifle Frame from Buds. I ran into an issue when I ordered an AR15 stripped lower a couple months ago when I went to pick it up. I am only 20 so I discovered I wasn't old enough to have the lower when I went to the FFL (acher arms, who didn't know the law on this either, not going there again). Will I run into this problem with a TC RIFLE frame? From all the research I have done it seems the rifle stock on it classifies it as a rifle since I can't put a short barrel on it without making it a NFA weapon. Thanks in advance!
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Offline gsd

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Re: TC Encore
« Reply #1 on: June 21, 2011, 10:19:53 AM »
I was unaware of the law prohibiting someone under the age of 21 from owning a stripped lower...hmm.

I doubt buying a rifle will cause you any issues, but i'ld check with your local LEOs to make sure.
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Offline Mudinyeri

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Re: TC Encore
« Reply #2 on: June 21, 2011, 02:00:43 PM »
A stripped receiver is an "Other Firearm" since it may be built into either a long gun or handgun.  As such it cannot be sold to an individual under the age of 21.  Other "Other Firearms" include pistol grip-only shotguns and things like semi-auto clones of belt-fed, non-shoulder-fired guns like a M1919.

I don't know enough about the Thompson Center frames to say whether or not they qualify at "Other Firearms".  Perhaps one of our resident FFL's can help clarify.
« Last Edit: June 22, 2011, 07:35:09 AM by Mudinyeri »
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Offline David Hineline

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Re: TC Encore
« Reply #3 on: June 21, 2011, 06:33:16 PM »
Should have no problem buying a receiver with a stock attatched since it is already a rifle.

You can own a stripped lower or a pistol or a pistol gripped shotgun, you just can't buy them from a dealer till you are 21.

You can manuf. your own NFA when you are 18
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Offline Dan W

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Re: TC Encore
« Reply #4 on: June 21, 2011, 06:36:58 PM »
You should be able to legally purchase an AR15 complete lower that has a stock installed. That would remove any issue with selling a "handgun" to an otherwise legal 20 year old, as a stocked AR15 lower can never be made into a  legal AR pistol



David and I were  typing at the same time :)
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Re: TC Encore
« Reply #5 on: June 22, 2011, 07:36:45 AM »
Is it possible to purchase a "stripped" TC frame (no stock)?  Could that be built into a pistol?  If so, then the OP couldn't buy one from a dealer.  He would have to purchase one with a stock.
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