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Member Section => Tactical Rifle & Carbine => Topic started by: Rastus on February 02, 2009, 06:19:06 AM

Title: SBR Procedure Question
Post by: Rastus on February 02, 2009, 06:19:06 AM
OK...I guess I should know but what's the procedure on getting an SBR?  I want to order one or two new, shorter barrels for my PS-90.  Do I initiate the paperwork or does the dealer initiate it.  I already own the firearm, I just want to purchase the barrel.

Also, in one instance I'll be going with a 10.3" barrel which is SBR all the way, the other, with a 16" barrel leaves the overall weapon length too short forcing an SBR (I think).  Anyone here run through this before, that is, converting an existing firearm to an SBR?
Title: Re: SBR Procedure Question
Post by: ellis4538 on February 02, 2009, 07:04:05 AM
Check with BATFE and or your dealer just to be safe!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FWIW

Richard
Title: Re: SBR Procedure Question
Post by: USSA-1 on February 02, 2009, 08:06:48 AM
Rastus,

If you already have a registered SBR lower receiver, then you can just call up and purchase the barrel/upper.  Depending on the company, they may want to see a copy of your ATF form, but I've only had one company ever ask me for that.

If you don't have an approved/ engraved SBR lower receiver, then you'll need to get that first along with the tax stamp approval from ATF before you take possession of any short barrel/upper.  Don't be in possession of SBR components without a valid ATF approval ahead of time.  Chances are nothing would ever happen, but it's good peace of mind to do it the right way.

USSA-1
Title: Re: SBR Procedure Question
Post by: Big Frank on February 02, 2009, 04:31:33 PM
Find out from a dealer if SBRs are even legal in your state. They're not here, but I can get a machingun. Huh?  ???
Title: Re: SBR Procedure Question
Post by: Rastus on February 07, 2009, 09:10:33 AM
Thanks Frank, in Oklahoma the SBR's are legal.

And yes, I will have the SBR papered up before I get anything.  I don't want to face an angry ATF under the Obama administration.