re: Ridiculous Scenario - AR Lower Purchase (Out Of State)

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Was this a change in 2009?

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My understanding is that 4473 was revised around that time to add the "other" option and a lot of the FFL's were unsure of the laws that applied to it. Many inquired to the BATF and that was the response letter that was issued.

I see judge's point (about purchase of a completed, usable at purchase, semi-auto rifle, encompassing the same part) being less restrictive, but many of the things that ATF does aren't always in line with public opinion. Since it could be made into a pistol, they wanted to make sure the more restrictive law applied. It is what it is