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Do I Require an FFL?
No, an FFL is not required to purchase an 80% lower or build an AR-15 from a receiver blank. As the blank is not yet considered a firearm, it does not follow the same rules and regulations set forth by the ATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives).
Do I Need a Serial Number On My 80% Lower?
Again, no, not in most states. According to federal law, an 80% lower does not require a unique serial number, even if you finish constructing an AR-15 from the blank.
In some states, such as California, they require you to serialize your firearmโs receiver. Youโll want to check local and state laws before finishing your build.
Can I Sell An 80% AR-15?
You cannot construct an 80% AR-15 intending to sell, according to the ATF, if you build a firearm intending to sell to the public, you become a manufacturer. At that point, you must become a licensed FFL.
However, if you own your AR-15 for some time, but later on decide to sell, thatโs okay. Simply put, do not buy many receiver blanks, finish the build, then sell them to your neighbors or the general public. The ATF will crack down on you quickly, and they wonโt be kind enough to issue a warning. You will probably walk away in handcuffs.
Other Types of 80% Frames
While most legislation focuses on the AR-15 โ the boogeymen of firearms โ itโs not uncommon for DIY types to construct their own 1911, Glock, or Sig Sauer P320. You can find 80% frames, or blanks, for each one of these.
We fully expect more models to become available as 80% frames, especially as the market continues to grow across the country.
If youโre at all concerned with the legalities of owning or building an 80% firearm, youโve done well by researching the topic. Do yourself a favor and double-check local and state laws before you wind up on an ATF list.