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Something is not a pistol till it's a pistol. A stripped receiver is not a pistol or a rifle until it is a pistol or rifle, it is an other, it's right on the form 4473 it is either a Handgun, a Long Gun, or an Other.
Handguns and Others can not be purchased across state lines, and only by 21 or older when purchased from a dealer.
If you want a pistol then build or buy a pistol, various companies sell factory pistol versions. Intent is just that, if you intend to build something then that is intent, it has to be proved. Possession of a receiver, short barrel, and buttstock would be intent. Possession of a gun built up as a pistol without the parts to make it a rifle is not intent.
Possession of a shotgun with an 18" barrel and a hack saw is not intent.
Possession of a shotgun with an 18" barrel and a hack saw and talking about chopping it off on the internet and at the local bar, is intent.
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