Frequently Asked Questions

80% Lowers

What is an 80% Lower?

An 80% lower receiver is a piece of material (Aluminum) which has been partially completed to a certain point.

Is an FFL required to build a firearm for personal use?

No. You are building the firearm for yourself for your own personal use which is legal under the Gun Control Act of 1968. This is on the ATF’s website under their FAQ page. You can see it here http://www.atf.gov/firearms/faq/firearms-technology.html

It is not required to be transferred through a Federal Firearms License Dealer with all the federal paperwork like its finished counterpart, the completely finished lower receiver.  These factors make for easy purchasing for home gunsmiths and hobbyists for personal use.

As long as the following laws are met there are no problems:

1. You can legally own the firearm in question in the state in which you live
2. You are building the firearm for your personal use and for yourself only.

It is a good idea to mark your firearm somehow so that should it ever be lost or stolen you have a way to identify it and report its loss to your local law enforcement. Please check your local and state laws.

What can the 80% AR-15 Lower Receiver be used for?

It is a great starting point for many firearm calibers including, but are not limited to:

• .223-5.56mm
• 6.8 SPC
• 7.62x39mm
• 5.45x39mm
• 6.5 Grendel
• .50 Beowulf
• 9mm
• .45 ACP