I know this thread has come up before, but the information in it is either very dated or the thread is just a mess after the first page. Admins- please delete if you feel i'm kicking a dead horse.
I am trying to get some clear answers on how MD law views transferring of an HBAR in 5.56/.223 that was built from a stripped lower receiver (purchased as "other" and 77R).
I am transferring to a very close friend of mine (not prohibited, MD resident, etc), so I'm really just looking to follow the letter of the law. If this was someone I did not know, I would certainly err on the side of transferring as a stripped lower.
I've gotten mixed advice from a number of FFL's. Has anyone gotten any clarity on this? I know the laws may change soon, so I am asking about things in it's current state.
My understanding is that MD police require FFL's to treat stripped lowers as regulated, but they are not actually regulated in the eyes of federal law.
I am trying to get some clear answers on how MD law views transferring of an HBAR in 5.56/.223 that was built from a stripped lower receiver (purchased as "other" and 77R).
I am transferring to a very close friend of mine (not prohibited, MD resident, etc), so I'm really just looking to follow the letter of the law. If this was someone I did not know, I would certainly err on the side of transferring as a stripped lower.
I've gotten mixed advice from a number of FFL's. Has anyone gotten any clarity on this? I know the laws may change soon, so I am asking about things in it's current state.
My understanding is that MD police require FFL's to treat stripped lowers as regulated, but they are not actually regulated in the eyes of federal law.