Reciever Registration change

As soon as it has a barrel it stops being an "un-Barrelled Receiver". Before that it can't be fired.
You'll get more and very likely much better responses on the Black Rifles forum.
 
So when I attach the upper to the lower then, but do I have to re-register each time I change uppers? Sounds crazy (sounds Canadian)
 
Thanks for the Link! That was kind of what I thought before I started and then I started second guessing if that was allowed. I Figured as long as I remove the upper it's still just a receiver.
 
Sorry to detail this thread, but how about pistols with caliber conversion kits and/or aftermarket barrel (of a different size than the original one, but still within legal limits) ?

[ or something like: hxxp://www.gunslot.com/pictures/mech-tec-carbine-conversion-kit-your-glock-pistols ]
 
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I went on the basis of when the lower was capable of releasing the hammer. In other words, when the lower, which is the serial numbered part of an AR-15, is capable of performing its function, it would be worth a phone call. Then again, you may as well wait until you have an upper assembled as well (or at least have the barrel you will be installing), since the CFC will ask you about the barrel length.
 
I have 3 different uppers though, different barrel lengths. In the end the firearm is a restricted no matter what I do.
 
Just leave it as is and store it with the upper and lower separated if it makes you feel better. As long as the receiver is registered you're safe.
 
Gotrek said:
I have 3 different uppers though, different barrel lengths. In the end the firearm is a restricted no matter what I do.
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I have heard of some people picking the shortest barrel of the bunch and using that for the registration certificate, that way there's a slightly reduced chance of someone somewhere pitching a fit because your barrel is a different length than indicated on the registration card.

Mine's still a receiver only because I don't even know if the components I assembled will work. No point re-registering it until I find out if the headspace and whatnot is proper.
 
Stevebot-7 said:
I have heard of some people picking the shortest barrel of the bunch and using that for the registration certificate, that way there's a slightly reduced chance of someone somewhere pitching a fit because your barrel is a different length than indicated on the registration card.

Mine's still a receiver only because I don't even know if the components I assembled will work. No point re-registering it until I find out if the headspace and whatnot is proper.
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I have had a lower for a year and a half and I still have it registered as a lower since I always swap uppers on it.

If I were to register it as a complete rifle it would be as a 16" or longer.
This would prevent future issues if I were to put it on my form 6NIA so that I could take it stateside.
Needless to say it's not a Norinco.
 
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