So Santa (my wife) did a wonderful job this year and got me this:
https://www.wolfpackarmoryusa.com/product-page/cerakoted-ar9-upper-forged-80-lower-set
So... I would like to build it into a pistol. I have built an 80% AR-15 that runs wonderfully and between my brother and I we have the tools to finish it (I hope )
Several things about me and then several questions.
I live in Maryland (for now).
I currently own multiple unregistered long guns.
I do not own any handguns.
I have not taken a MD "Firearms safety course" but regularly train with handguns with my brother in the free state of WV.
I therefore do not have a MD HQL.
I know that the MD HQL is required if "A person may not purchase, rent, or receive a handgun after October 1, 2013 unless they possess a valid Handgun Qualification License (HQL) issued by the Maryland State Police or qualify for exemption status."
But I am BUILDING mine and would like to keep the "Free State" of Maryland out of my personal business.
I am a law abiding citizen with no criminal record and would like to keep it that way.
I know MD is trying to pass some laws about "ghost guns"
So now to the questions.
EDIT - I HAVE FOUND THE ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS 1, 2, and 4
What in the way of keeping it legal, do I HAVE to do?
1. Am I required to take the MD handgun safety course?
2. Do I have to apply for a HQL?
3. I have seen some the restrictions on pistol builds (no vertical forward grip) but would like to refresh the exact restrictions.
4. Am I required to put a SN# on it? If so, what are the requirements?
5. Anything I'm not thinking of?
Now onto the fun part... the build.
6. Sig brace? or no Sig brace?
7. Barrel length? I would like to be able to use it for home protection, but have a bit more range than the Glock 19 I don't have here in MD (yet).
8. Bolt?
9. Buffer/tube? I remember reading that an adjustable buffer might be helpful in getting it to cycle reliably.
10. Things I'm not thinking of?
https://www.wolfpackarmoryusa.com/product-page/cerakoted-ar9-upper-forged-80-lower-set
So... I would like to build it into a pistol. I have built an 80% AR-15 that runs wonderfully and between my brother and I we have the tools to finish it (I hope )
Several things about me and then several questions.
I live in Maryland (for now).
I currently own multiple unregistered long guns.
I do not own any handguns.
I have not taken a MD "Firearms safety course" but regularly train with handguns with my brother in the free state of WV.
I therefore do not have a MD HQL.
I know that the MD HQL is required if "A person may not purchase, rent, or receive a handgun after October 1, 2013 unless they possess a valid Handgun Qualification License (HQL) issued by the Maryland State Police or qualify for exemption status."
But I am BUILDING mine and would like to keep the "Free State" of Maryland out of my personal business.
I am a law abiding citizen with no criminal record and would like to keep it that way.
I know MD is trying to pass some laws about "ghost guns"
So now to the questions.
EDIT - I HAVE FOUND THE ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS 1, 2, and 4
What in the way of keeping it legal, do I HAVE to do?
1. Am I required to take the MD handgun safety course?
2. Do I have to apply for a HQL?
3. I have seen some the restrictions on pistol builds (no vertical forward grip) but would like to refresh the exact restrictions.
4. Am I required to put a SN# on it? If so, what are the requirements?
5. Anything I'm not thinking of?
Now onto the fun part... the build.
6. Sig brace? or no Sig brace?
7. Barrel length? I would like to be able to use it for home protection, but have a bit more range than the Glock 19 I don't have here in MD (yet).
8. Bolt?
9. Buffer/tube? I remember reading that an adjustable buffer might be helpful in getting it to cycle reliably.
10. Things I'm not thinking of?