Legal to buy a 14.5" AR barrel?

[autoxnyc 4]

I'm thinking of purchasing a 14.5" barrel and have ADCO install it on my upper with permanently attached brake to overall bbl length 16+". Is it illegal for me to purchase the 14.5" barrel and then send to ADCO?

[coldsolderjoint 84]

AFAIK, yes, but you could run into a constructive possession problem if you have both and AR and a 14.5" barrel in NJ, doesn't even have to be attached.

 

If it's possible, to be 100% safe, have the barrel sent directly to ADCO.

 

If not, don't wait too long to send it out.

[bbk 188]

What CSJ said. Mind you, its not illegal to buy an SBR upper, as it is the lower that is NFA-registered. But the constructive possession thing can get you into trouble.

I ordered a 14.5'' from BCM, and had it sent directly to ADCO myself. It took maybe a week total from the day I ordered it to arriving on my front step.

[coldsolderjoint 84]

What CSJ said. Mind you, its not illegal to buy an SBR upper, as it is the lower that is NFA-registered. But the constructive possession thing can get you into trouble.

I ordered a 14.5'' from BCM, and had it sent directly to ADCO myself. It took maybe a week total from the day I ordered it to arriving on my front step.

 

I'm far from a lawyer, but isn't NJ's constructive possession law much stricter than the federal law?

[bbk 188]

I couldn't tell you, I'm not familiar with them myself. I could imagine that they would be though considering the only NFA items allowed in NJ are MGs and AOWs, IIRC.

[autoxnyc 4]

Got it guys. I will have it shipped directly to ADCO. It actually saves me shipping and I won't be taking any chances with the law.

 

thanks!

[mipafox 438]

This has nothing to do with legality, because I called the NJSP. I borrowed a buddy's 11.5" upper a few years ago. I wanted to take it to work in NJ so I could drop the upper off at my buddy's house in PA on the way home. Talked to the NJSP firearms expert and was told "No." He actually seemed a little pissed that I asked.

 

Like I said, fun story but NJSP has nothing to do with law.

[coldsolderjoint 84]

This has nothing to do with legality, because I called the NJSP. I borrowed a buddy's 11.5" upper a few years ago. I wanted to take it to work in NJ so I could drop the upper off at my buddy's house in PA on the way home. Talked to the NJSP firearms expert and was told "No." He actually seemed a little pissed that I asked.

 

Like I said, fun story but NJSP has nothing to do with law.

 

NJSP isn't authorized to give out legal advice.

[mipafox 438]

This has nothing to do with legality, because I called the NJSP. I borrowed a buddy's 11.5" upper a few years ago. I wanted to take it to work in NJ so I could drop the upper off at my buddy's house in PA on the way home. Talked to the NJSP firearms expert and was told "No." He actually seemed a little pissed that I asked.

 

Like I said, fun story but NJSP has nothing to do with law.

 

NJSP isn't authorized to give out legal advice.

 

Maybe, but they were very happy to "help." And I know of a half a dozen instances of people traveling from out of state that received guidance from NJSP.