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Can't do that in TN, unless it's unloaded. Which is a bit silly, since you could do it with HCP on a motorbike, if it's attached to the BIKE rather than the PERSON. - OS

  Meaning you don't have a rifle rifle config you could use it on? Only reason I ask is that's most folks don't have an AR pistol only.   If you do, no probs, ya know -- extra spare parts that can legally be used are fine, as in having more than one stock. It's not like they have to match up one to one or anything, just thought I'd mention.   Though of course one might well tempt fate to take a spare stock out and about with the pistol, like to the range or whatever, even though by letter of the ruling it would be legal as long as you have a rifle that would accept it with you also. But no sense in baiting the bear.   - OS

  Doesn't seem we're talking same documents here? Your link is the one that merely iterates that assault weapons ban would have little impact on crime, and was used by NRA as counter argument against legislation.   Or is the original topic just relating to same doc, just having been re-AlexJonesed?   - OS

I myself see zero reason to get fixed handle upper, assuming you can even find one, short of doing a retro rifle. I'd stay with the A3 flat top upper: can put removable carry handle on it if that's what you want: Also allows you to do other type sights if you change your mind. - OS

Put it together anyway you want, with any length barrel you want. Just don't put a stock on it -- if you only have an AR pistol config, I wouldn't even have a stock on my property. A stock, like any other in a collection of components, must have a legal use if it also has an illegal use. Many folks use a "pistol" receiver extension rather than a carbine one made to accept a stock, but it's not necessary. And especially if you plan to make it a legal SBR later, or want to swap back and forth between pistol and rifle config, is just something else to buy and not use later. And a pistol extension doesn't necessarily make you home free from the "constructive possession" thang anyway. I wound up giving my AR pistol its own dedicated lower not too long ago, at least for now. Still has regular carbine tube on it. I wrapped it with black camo wrap, but not to disguise or "cripple" it from taking a stock, but only to make it softer laid alongside the cheek when shooting. - OS

  Yes, but not with phone call, but do online, if you can generate label and use "Priority Mail®, Express Mail®, Global Express Guaranteed®, or Merchandise Return services".   It's during their regular delivery time frame, not like they make separate trip just to do it.       - OS

Can answer part of your question: Anyone can buy or sell a short barrel, or complete short barreled upper, whatever, whether you own anything else that would fit with it or not. The only consideration when doing so, though, is what's generally referred to as "constructive possession" or "constructive intent". Since 1992 this means in the case of a short barrel, "that an NFA firearm is made if aggregated parts are in close proximity such that they: (a) serve no useful purpose other than to make an NFA firearm (e.g., a receiver, an attachable shoulder stock, and a short barrel)". Which simply means that there must be a legitimate use for that short barreled upper other than making an NFA firearm. So if all you have is an AR rifle (that was first configured as a rifle), and a short barreled upper, having them "in close proximity" means you have "made" an NFA firearm. And since "close proximity" is not defined, I'd err on the side of extreme caution and consider it to mean "on my property" as "close enough proximity" should push come to shove. If you have another lower that was first built as a pistol, or a lower that hasn't been built as anything, having a short barreled upper is fine. (a lower that starts life as a pistol can go back and forth between pistol and rifle, if starts life as a rifle must stay a rifle). Note that the odds of being charged are rather remote, and would probably take your already being in ATF crosshairs for something, but certainly best to follow letter of law on this stuff since penalties are quite severe. Graphic aid (lower was first built as a pistol): Perfectly legal assortment of "parts in close proximity", though of course I couldn't use the stock with the short barreled upper, which would make an illegal SBR. Without the rifle upper though, if all I had were the other three components, I would have made an illegal NFA firearm, since there would be no "useful purpose" of the stock "other than to make an NFA firearm". Or, if that lower had started life in rifle configuration, the short barreled upper would have no useful purpose other than to make an NFA firearm either. Hence, there are some real advantages of being able to make a legal AR pistol before ever getting a stamp to make a legal SBR. - OS

  All it would take is for OPEC countries to demand payment in something other than the USD for things to cascade in a hurry.   I agree the USD dollar is based on a type of ponzi/confidence game scam at this point, and all it takes for that to fail is for significant players to lose that confidence.   - OS

  I see this said here every time there's a Maryville show.   I didn't know David even bothered with this venue, but I'd assume he would be about the only highlight.   - OS

  Well, yeah, "sorta" as I understand it.   Meaning, I think the exact trade name "Melonite" refers to the surface coating, like on an XD. But the real term for the barrel lining is "ferritic nitrocarburized", of which Melonite, Tennifer, and other trade names are types.   So whether the exact same process is used on the outside and inside I dunno, but it's similar, being done by "ferritic nitrocarburizing", and I think "melonite" is mainly used for simplicity.   - OS

  My informal shooting suggests that my Sport with original barrel is somewhat more accurate than my other two AR rifles, even though they have pretty well regarded  FN-made barrels (chrome lined, btw)  -- but with my setups and skill level that diff is relatively small.   The twist rate vs bullet weight is just the well documented physics of firearms, and I suppose the 5R configuration is too, but not sure. Pretty sure melonite vs chrome lined durability has been documented too, but can't point right off to a definitive source.   - OS

  I researched 'Nooga code some time back (re shooting pellet gun in Mom's backyard), and surprisingly, no absolute ban on discharging firearm or air gun in city limits per se. Just permission, safety, and noise stipulations:   "Sec. 25-6. Target or practice shooting. (a) It shall be unlawful to target practice with a firearm without the express written consent of the owner of the property, either public or private, where such target practice occurs. Such written consent shall be on the person of the shooter while shooting. It shall further be unlawful to discharge a firearm on any property, public or private, with or without consent, wherein such discharge endangers adjacent or neighboring property, either public or private, or the owners or tenants thereof. It shall further be unlawful to discharge a firearm on any property, public or private, with or without such written consent, wherein such discharge disturbs nearby residents or businesses. ( B) For the purposes of this section, the term "firearm" shall mean any weapon from which a shot is discharged by force of an explosive or a weapon which acts by force of gunpowder, and shall also include all weapons which expel a projectile by means of the expansion of compressed air and/or carbon dioxide; the term "disturbs" shall mean to create a loud or obnoxious noise; the term "endangers" shall mean to discharge a firearm in a manner that shot or projectiles cross or fall on other properties; and the term "nearby" shall mean any property within six hundred (600) feet of the point of firearm discharge. (Code 1986, § 25-6)"   - OS

  Same reason Taco Bell sells the Grande Meal for same price with two fewer tacos, pretty safe to say.   The real mystery was how their best barrel was on their cheapest rifle in the first place.   - OS

  PSA does also, for about 4 bucks more. M16 spec, too.   http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/featured/m16-bolt-carrier-group-13009.html   - OS

  For overall general purposes, like hitting COM at a given distance,  probably not a lot. But for precision target use, somewhat significant.   The 5R rifling seems quite well regarded as an improvment among those in the know. Also the twist rate is an important factor -- the 1:8 twist is a great compromise which will shoot all weight bullets adequately, but once you go to 1:7 or 1:9, you've weighted performance so that either  < or > of 55gr projectiles lose optimal stability.   The melonite finish was generally highly regarded, most mavens agreeing that it beats the average chrome lining in durability,  and now the barrels are neither melonite nor chrome lined.   - OS

  Prob with +p+ is that there's no actual SAAMI or CIP standard for it, so it's whatever the manufacturer wants to call that. Some may not even average +p maximum, some might be more toward maximum proof pressure for a given gun.   - OS

  What does it say on the barrel re twist, etc?

Remington Golden Saber used to be among the top rated, still perfectly adequate, and you can actually find them online, albeit for .75 each or more. 125 gr. +P in .38 Special.   CDNN has them in most calibers fairly frequently, for example.   PSA has some right now but it's a bit over a buck a round:   http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/ammunition/handgun-ammunition/38-special/remington-golden-saber-38-special-125gr-bjhp-25rds-gs38sb.html     - OS

  Conversely, I fully understand why many people want to stay as anonymous as possible regarding completely legal private firearms sales.   - OS

CA database still functional.   Reading the bill, I don't see where information already out there is necessarily prohibited from display. Meaning, does the prohibition only hold for release forward from the enactment?   - OS

  Seeing a driver's license and having no reason to believe they are prohibited is enough. Ask them, "can you legally own firearms?".   Many people won't do a bill of sale or let you make a copy of their driver's license. Perfectly legal people, like many here.   Do what you like, but none of what you suggest is necessary to CYA.   - OS

  Saw this on another forum, been meaning to check, and seems you're exactly right.   The 1:8 5R spec is no longer mentioned for the Sport on SW site:   http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product4_750001_750051_786006_-1_787653_757785_757784_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y   And yes, that does knock it down from a "super best buy" by a notch or three to me.   Matter of fact, it doesn't even mention twist rate at all, let alone the 5R or Melonite spec.   - OS

  As I said, Rand didn't use the phrase (to my knowledge), that was my take, and of course it referenced those.   - OS

  So have we. ;)

  It is indeed. It's probably my most accurate AR.   - OS