December 13, 2012, 09:22 PM | #1 |
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Vertical foregrip?
I downloaded info from the ATF site trying to figure out if attaching a vertical foregrip to a Century Arms Model 39 (AK-47 "Pistol") is legal. The wording in the Gun Control Act of 1968 and the National Firearms Act seem pretty nebulous and to be honest, I am totally bamboozled.
Does anyone know FOR SURE what conditions must be met in order for a vertical foregrip to be attached? Would a Federal Tax Stamp cover this, or is that not even needed? Many thanks fellas!
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December 13, 2012, 09:40 PM | #2 |
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The answer you seek is in ATF 5320.8 Chapter 2 and Title 27 § 479.11
Google it. Essentially, adding a vertical foregrip to a pistol, according to the ATF changes the pistol to an AOW. (Pistols are designed to be fired by one hand. Adding a vertical foregrip changes that to a two handed firearm.) If the OAL of the firearm is greater than 26" then it is not an AOW, but merely a firearm. You MAY add a Vertical foregrip to a fiream greater than 26" in length without creating an NFA firearm. You may make an AOW, if you wish. It's the same process as making an SBR and in fact the same cost as making an SBR. You fill out a 5320.1 (Form 1) and send it to the ATF, wait 6 months for it to come back, and you add your vertical foregrip. Most folks who do this, just end up putting a stock on it and making them into SBR's. You can remove the stock any time you want to go to the two handed AOW, but you have the option of adding a stock to it as well. |
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December 14, 2012, 02:09 AM | #4 |
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Because adding that vertical foregrip makes your AK pistol so much scarier and effective
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It should be noted, however, that there are no rules pertaining to adding a bipod to a hand gun.
I have often wondered how these would fare in a court of law: |
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Bi-pod grip is designed to be used as a grip and using it on a pistol won't fly in court.
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Many thanks rjrivero, Don H, FALphil and Willie Lowman. That was very helpful stuff.
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