14.5 inch barrel

[Serapis]

Do you need an NFA to buy a 14.5 threaded barrel online? The reason I am asking is if I can buy 14.5 barrel, then have a local gunsmith weld a comp or brake to the end

 

[xtry51]

No. The NFA SBR law only covers fully assembled firearms. This includes having a fully assembled SBR AR upper near a fully assemble AR lower (near = in your house). Just owning a barrel or upper under the 16" limit is NOT an NFA contolled item. Purchase away, but put the brake/thread protector on before you put it on the rifle.

 

[SemiAutoSam]

Its called constructive possession.

And you dont need a tax stamp or a SOT to purchase a less than 16 inch barrel.

 

[ScottS]

What is "an NFA?" NFA refers to the National Firearms Act of 1934. So, the answer is no. You also don't need a Gun Control Act of 1968.

Purchase the barrel, give it to your 'smith, and have him mount the comp/brake to bring the length to 16". Then mount the barrel in an upper and stick it on a rifle.

ETA: with regard to constructive possession, there's a difference between possession of a barrel, which cannot be simply slapped onto an AR, and a complete short-barreled AR upper. Buy the barrel and take it to your 'smith.

 

[Serapis]

What is "an NFA?" NFA refers to the National Firearms Act of 1934. So, the answer is no. You also don't need a Gun Control Act of 1968.

Purchase the barrel, give it to your 'smith, and have him mount the comp/brake to bring the length to 16". Then mount the barrel in an upper and stick it on a rifle.

ETA: with regard to constructive possession, there's a difference between possession of a barrel, which cannot be simply slapped onto an AR, and a complete short-barreled AR upper. Buy the barrel and take it to your 'smith.

Sorry, a tax stamp and the rest. I'm new to this. I want to make sure I am doing this correctly.

Thanks for the help everyone.