Checking if Horizontal Forearm Grip/Flash Light Adaptor are OK?

C0untZer0 · February 8, 2012, 04:22 PM

Are horizontal forestocks OK for pistols?

Is this legal because it's technically a flashlight holder, or is it legal because it's not vertical?

Ridge_Runner_5 · February 11, 2012, 01:08 PM

That is a very good question. The ATF has said the Magpul AFG is okay for pistols. I would probably request a ruling from the ATF before I did that.

Skans · February 11, 2012, 03:23 PM

I'm going to say......probably ok. Reasons: It's not a vertical grip; it has a purpose other than being a grip; it doesn't permit you to hold the gun any differently than if you mounted a large laser or other light under the rail.

Just because it can be used to hold the gun won't make it illegal - the Carbon 15 pistols were designed basically to use the mag-well and magazine as a forward grip.

It might be right on the line, but I don't think it's crossed over into illegal territory.

February 11, 2012, 01:08 PM	#2
Ridge_Runner_5 Senior Member Join Date: February 8, 2008 Location: Castle Rock, CO Posts: 1,741	That is a very good question. The ATF has said the Magpul AFG is okay for pistols. I would probably request a ruling from the ATF before I did that.

February 11, 2012, 03:23 PM	#3
Skans Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2008 Posts: 6,248	I'm going to say......probably ok. Reasons: It's not a vertical grip; it has a purpose other than being a grip; it doesn't permit you to hold the gun any differently than if you mounted a large laser or other light under the rail. Just because it can be used to hold the gun won't make it illegal - the Carbon 15 pistols were designed basically to use the mag-well and magazine as a forward grip. It might be right on the line, but I don't think it's crossed over into illegal territory.