Multi Caliber SBR Lower.... can't do this anymore?

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I haven't filed for an SBR in while but If I recall, you could purchase an AR lower and just submit it as "Multi Caliber" and then just put whatever caliber or barrel length you wanted... which made things simple. Now you can't do this???? each SBR requires a specified caliber and barrel length? I have read that you can request a change or addition to your lower but you have to request from the ATF, which is something I'm trying to avoid. Anyone know a better way to have just one AR Lower as an SBR and then add whatever upper you want?
 
The Form 1 is to make and register a firearm. That’s a one-time act and when you do it, that firearm has a single caliber and length.

Once that’s done, it can be reconfigured as you wish. No notification to ATF required. They ask that you notify if a permanent change is made, but there’s nothing really permanent in the world of ARs.

And, despite what you’ll find online if you search for the answer to your question...there’s no requirement to be able to return it to the specs on the Form 1. So, you don’t have to keep the original upper.
 
BigWaylon said:
The Form 1 is to make and register a firearm. That’s a one-time act and when you do it, that firearm has a single caliber and length.

Once that’s done, it can be reconfigured as you wish. No notification to ATF required. They ask that you notify if a permanent change is made, but there’s nothing really permanent in the world of ARs.

And, despite what you’ll find online if you search for the answer to your question...there’s no requirement to be able to return it to the specs. I.e. you don’t have to keep the original upper.
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Cool.... thanks for clearing that up! And by the way, I think I'm going to be happy with the brace. I just want to have a SBR lower to have around.
 
Whatever you do, be sure to let the proper authorities know.

Better to be judged by 12, than carried by 6.
 
I let them know when I do a 5320.20 every year. Caliber and length are on the form and they get the most recent iteration on the form. It could change the next day and often does but as stated above nothing is permanent on an AR. I always look at precedence when the requirements of a rule are in question. Has anyone ever been convicted or even tried in a court of law for not having the correct barrel length and caliber on their weapon compared to what the original form 1 or form 4 said in 80 something years of the NFA? No.
 
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I let them know when I do a 5320.20 every year. Caliber and length are on the form and they get the most recent iteration on the form. It could change the next day and often does but as stated above nothing is permanent on an AR. I always look at precedence when the requirements of a rule are in question. Has anyone ever been convicted or even tried in a court of law for not having the correct barrel length and caliber on their weapon compared to what the original form 1 or form 4 said in 80 something years of the NFA? No.
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...and I’ve never had a 5320.20 denied because the specs don’t match what’s in the registry. And I’ve never sent a letter notifying them of any changes. I have SBRs that are different lengths and/or calibers from the Form 1...always approved.
 
BigWaylon said:
...and I’ve never had a 5320.20 denied because the specs don’t match what’s in the registry. And I’ve never sent a letter notifying them of any changes. I have SBRs that are different lengths and/or calibers from the Form 1...always approved.
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I look at my 5320.20 as my letter. I often shoot in other states so it needs to get filed.
 
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