Q on 80% receivers...

[RASelkirk]

Hi All,

There are a bunch of semi-machined rec'r kits out there. What is expected of someone who buys and completes one of these? Obviously they are not considered a "gun" when sold and there would be no serial number. Can a US citizen own a hand-built firearm without any gov't interference?

Thanks!

Russ

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[WarPig1976]

Simply, Yes.

[Vincent]

There are a bunch of semi-machined rec'r kits out there. What is expected of someone who buys and completes one of these?

You are expected to know and follow the laws that govern what you can build. In addition to the federal laws, some states have more restrictive laws.

Can a US citizen own a hand-built firearm without any gov't interference?

Yes, that’s the attraction with 80% receivers, “no paper.”

In Texas you can even build your own flame thrower without any paperwork.

[browningautorifle]

build your own flame thrower

Now THAT has possibilities.

[WarPig1976]

Probably good to add John Q Public can't legally build a machine gun in any state. Semi auto only.

[Aragorn243]

You can build it and own it but transferring it becomes an issue.

I thought about it and just went the completed receiver route. If confiscation ever becomes an issue, mine will be transferred before it can take effect.

[Vincent]

Now THAT has possibilities.

When there’s drought ranchers use them here to burn the thorns off cactus, so cattle can eat it.

I have the tanks, regulator and power washer wand. Just need finish a few gun projects first.

[shadycon]

John Q Citizen can not own any 'UNREGISTER' machine gun. If he builds one it can not be registered.

[WarPig1976]

If he builds one it can not be registered.

And that would be ILLEGAL from sea to shining sea.

[Bill Hollinger]

Any home built firearm HAS TO conform to ALL laws. So, you can not build any NFA type weapons. As long as it isn't NFA you can build and possess it. The only caveat to this is if you build an AR15 in California (or other restrictive state) the home build must comply with the laws of that state, ie. Bullet Button, 10 round maximum capacity, length requirements etc. Serial numbers, maker's name and caliber identifications are NOT required however they are recommended. Home builds can be sold. The wording is quite clear on this but less clear on the number of home build weapons that can be built and sold. Basically the wording states you can't do it for profit.