Being under 21 and looking to purchase more firearms, I've run into some questions regarding regulated firearms and registration. I've tried doing some research but haven't found any answers, hoping someone here can answer my questions or point me in the right direction.
1) My understanding is that a lower receiver is a 'regulated firearm' and thus subject to registration and minimum age. I can, however, purchase a complete firearm. Are there then any restrictions on me separating the upper and lower? From the text that I have seen it would seem that simply breaking down a legal ar to clean it or to swap the upper would put me in possession of a regulated firearm and be criminal.
2) I've been putting off buying an ar15 until I'm 21 so that I can get an ar-pistol and freely switch between pistol and rifle configurations (HBAR or non-556 ofc). After researching the SBR and 'handgun' criteria for a neighbor, I had the idea to buy an ar15 which was originally configured as a pistol but is now a rifle, so that when I turn 21 I will be free to convert to a pistol. Would there be any issues with buying such a firearm because it was originally a 'regulated firearm' and what would be the registration or other requirements should I convert it back to a pistol?
I appreciate any input, TIA
1) My understanding is that a lower receiver is a 'regulated firearm' and thus subject to registration and minimum age. I can, however, purchase a complete firearm. Are there then any restrictions on me separating the upper and lower? From the text that I have seen it would seem that simply breaking down a legal ar to clean it or to swap the upper would put me in possession of a regulated firearm and be criminal.
2) I've been putting off buying an ar15 until I'm 21 so that I can get an ar-pistol and freely switch between pistol and rifle configurations (HBAR or non-556 ofc). After researching the SBR and 'handgun' criteria for a neighbor, I had the idea to buy an ar15 which was originally configured as a pistol but is now a rifle, so that when I turn 21 I will be free to convert to a pistol. Would there be any issues with buying such a firearm because it was originally a 'regulated firearm' and what would be the registration or other requirements should I convert it back to a pistol?
I appreciate any input, TIA