Parts kit
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A parts kit is a collection of weapon (notably
Receivers
US parts kit regulation is distinct from that of other countries, where a firearm's pressure bearing parts such as bolts, barrels, and gas pistons are the commonly regulated components. In the United States a serialized receiver can be purchased or manufactured from a state of incompleteness to create a firearm.[3] The National Firearms Act (NFA) restricts the possession of automatic firearms, so most parts kits end up used with a semi-automatic receiver. In addition, under US gun law, a receiver that is legally a machine gun cannot legally become semi-automatic.[4] There is no federal restriction on the purchase and import of machine gun parts kits (minus the barrel), however.[3]
Parts kits are available for many firearms including the
References
- ^ "Definition of "Frame or Receiver" and Identification of Firearms". Federal Register. 5 May 2021. Retrieved 2 April 2022.
- ^ Dan Zimmerman (July 1, 2023). "Federal Judge Throws Out ATF's Frame or Receiver Rule That Redefined What Constitutes a Firearm". TTAG.com. TTAG. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
- ^ a b McCollum, Ian (4 October 2018). "Q&A 22: Travel and More". Forgotten Weapons. YouTube. pp. 16:06. Retrieved 5 November 2018.
- ^ "Machine Gun Destruction". ATF.gov. BATF. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
- ^ "AR-15 Complete Build Kits, Build Your First AR - Cheaper Than Dirt". Cheaper Than Dirt.
- ^ "AR-15 Rifle Kits". palmettostatearmory.com. Retrieved 5 November 2018.
- ^ "What do I need to finish my parts kit?". ak-builder.com. Retrieved 5 November 2018.
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