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[Topher592]

I’ve seen mentioned in several places that you can have a VFG with a brace if the OAL of the weapon is greater than 26” because the BATF does not consider it a rifle or a pistol.

I thought an SBR was based on the length of the barrel?

Thanks!

 

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[C'mon man!]

Unless it's already registered as a SBR, a short barrel firearm with a pistol brace is not an SBR, it is a pistol. When you put a VFG on a pistol, it no longer meets the classification of a pistol, and becomes an AOW, which is illegal unless registered. BUT, if the OAL is greater than 26" and you put on a VFG, it no longer meets the classification of a pistol/rifle/AOW/SBR, making it only a firearm that is legal.

The measurement is from the muzzle of the barrel, or permanently affixed muzzle device, to the end of the stock/brace at it's fullest extension. I thought it was to the end of the buffer tube if you have a pistol brace, but lately this has become very confusing with adjustable length pistol braces, and could very well be to the end of the pistol brace at it's fullest extension.

 

[Topher592]

Thank you for the detailed explanation! I feel a little more intelligent.


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