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ISC · July 20, 2010, 08:35 AM

My understanding is that the OAL for a weapon with a folding stock is measured with the stock extended.

I remember a while back when I first got my Uzi carbine that the OAL with the stock folded was only 25". It was imported that way and was approved by BATF so I didn't figure it was illegal, but the ATF is notorious for changing their minds after the fact (ex post facto is the term I think) and then putting people in jail or confiscating their guns.

I eventually sold it because I hated the ergonomics of the gun.

I would think that by making it an SBR the OAL becomes irrelevent.

July 20, 2010, 08:35 AM	#3
ISC Junior member Join Date: August 5, 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 1,982	My understanding is that the OAL for a weapon with a folding stock is measured with the stock extended. I remember a while back when I first got my Uzi carbine that the OAL with the stock folded was only 25". It was imported that way and was approved by BATF so I didn't figure it was illegal, but the ATF is notorious for changing their minds after the fact (ex post facto is the term I think) and then putting people in jail or confiscating their guns. I eventually sold it because I hated the ergonomics of the gun. I would think that by making it an SBR the OAL becomes irrelevent.