Stamp advice

[BackAlleyWorks]

Hey all,

Literally my first post here! Brand new member. Thinking about building an SBR. Do I apply for the stamp first, then build? As I type that I'm realizing the legal implications of the reverse, but what is your experience? Thanks for having me aboard!!

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[Kruel J]

You need the serialized part (receiver) before you apply. Then wait. And wait some more. Then build once your stamp goes through and it's in your hands.

Example: Buy an AR lower receiver. Apply for an SBR stamp with that receiver. Once you have your stamp, drop your upper on it and have fun. I have a 7.5" pistol upper that I might SBR with another finished rifle lower. I would need to apply with the rifle lower and not marry them together until I had the stamp.

 

[JedB]

If you want to build:

Step 1: Buy stripped lower
Step 2: Apply to BATFE for stamp
< wait - currently 7 month waiting period>
Step 3: Get lower engraved per BATFE specs.
Step 4: go play.

You can just let the lower sit, unbuilt, while waiting.
You can build the lower as a pistol lower while waiting. Just don't add a stock or vert. fore grip if the upper is less than 16".
You can build the lower as a rifle lower while waiting. Just don't add a less than 16" upper.

 

[Larrytpdx]

Welcome. You'll find everything you need here with the NWFA Brain Trust.

 

[CountryGent]

Hey all,

Literally my first post here! Brand new member. Thinking about building an SBR.

Neat-O. What are you going to build?

Do I apply for the stamp first, then build?

The form must be approved by the ATF before you create the SBR.

As I type that I'm realizing the legal implications of the reverse,

Indeed, don't want to got there.

but what is your experience

I've done Form 1 projects. Application and approval went smoothly and I built the SBR or SBS afterwards with no issues.

Thanks for having me aboard!!

Welcome aboard.