Will upper receivers be serialized?

Under the rule slides, uppers, and other housing would be considered firearms and would require serial numbers.

Can I serialize an 80\% lower?

Typically, no. An 80\% lower is, by the ATF’s definition, not a firearm in most states. Therefore, you are not required to serialize or register a rifle built using an 80\% lower or blank receiver.

Are upper receivers FFL?

Nope. Uppers are non-serialized parts meaning there is no way to track them nor need for an FFL. By the ATF’s definition, the trigger mechanism constitutes the firearm and since the trigger group is in the lower, that is all that is serialized.

Are stripped lowers serialized?

In terms of firearms; the lower receiver is the frame that incorporates internal components such as the trigger assembly and safety controls, as well as holds the magazine. For AR15’s, the lower receiver is the only serialized component, thus considered the actual firearm. A standard stripped AR15 lower receiver.

What does an 80 lower mean?

An 80\% lower is an un-serialized receiver blank, an unfinished firearm that is not operable and cannot be made to operate without additional fabrication. An un-finished 80\% lower cannot accept a trigger, hammer, or safety, so it can’t be made to fire a live round.

Is the upper or lower receiver considered a firearm?

Federal regulations define a firearm’s “frame” or “receiver” as the piece considered to be the gun itself. That has led judges to rule that a lower receiver alone cannot be considered a gun. The lower receiver sits above the pistol grip, holds the trigger and hammer, and has a slot for the magazine.

Do the AR-15 80\% lowers and upper come in sets?

Give your build some personality with our AR-15 80\% Lowers and Uppers. Yes, they come in sets. Our lowers are made from T6 7075 Aluminum. Nothing beats mil spec, and when it comes to the quality of our AR-15 80\%  lower receivers, they can’t be beat.

How much does an AR-15 lower receiver cost?

At 80\% Arms, we offer affordable prices for our AR-15 80\% lower receivers. Most of our stock goes from $118.99 to $129.99. Do AR-15 Lowers Wear Out?

What are your AR-15 Receivers made of?

Our upper receivers are forged from T6 7075 aluminum and applied the perfect finish. Our lowers are made from T6 7075 Aluminum, not the cheap stuff. Nothing beats mil spec, and when it comes to the quality of our AR-15 80\%  lower receivers, they can’t be beat.

What is an 80\% cerakoted AR-15?

Cerakoted AR-15 80\% lowers are highly resistant to scratches, bumps, and austere weather. Skip the line, invest in your hobby and Second Amendment rights by building your own AR-15 rifle starting with an 80 lower ! Simply put, cerakoting involves the application of liquid ceramic to the surface of your lower receiver.