ChrisJM981

I'm probably in the same boat. I do like to tinker and build things, so I won't rule it out. My advice to any home builders is simply to use an 11.5" or longer barrel, make sure to use a vertical foregrip, and remove the brace from the buffer tube to measure the OAL. If you have any questions (I'm not an attorney) feel free to PM me.

I'd like to get on board for this, but surely we'd hang alone.

It says a brace is an accessory, not required for the function of a firearm, and not to count superfluous material in the OAL. That would be anything not necessary for the function of the firearm such as material past the end of the buffer tube. To simplify, OAL is measured from the end of the buffer tube to the end of the barrel with any removable barrel devices detached. This is imperative information for those that chose to work within the law but do not have a MM or a DS firearm. I'll shell out the money for one already built. While I could afford the fight in court should it come to that I prefer not to take that risk.

Please see 3.

The letter says manufactured and sold as a complete firearm in NJ. If the seller has a FFL 07 and marks it as his product that is an option.

No worries there. That will give you plenty of length.

It depends if you need the muzzle device to count towards overall length or not. 1) If the firearm is OVER 26" in length without a muzzle device the answer is "The muzzle device does not need to be pinned/welded on". 2) If the firearm is UNDER 26" in length without a muzzle device you can pin/weld it on to get over 26". I'd get a longer barrel to be able to use suppressors in PA.

No dice. A firearm other than a rifle or shotgun must be purchased or transferred through a FFL in the purchaser's state. (Purchaser must be 21 years or older to purchase a firearm other than a rifle or shotgun) @runcibleman There is precedence in NJ that a firearm is legal with examples such as the Shockwave, Troy, Dark Storm, and Modern Materiel firearms. Franklin Armory was marketing their Reformation firearm to NJ residents. You can contact @Franklin Armory and ask directly about the XO-26 R2 if you'd like. Unfortunately the BFS trigger is not legal per NJ law. If FA is willing to send one to a NJ FFL your challenge is going to be finding a FFL that knows the law to transfer it to you. It's not impossible, but I think you will need to look around. Good luck and I'm curious to know the results.

I'd like to read up on the federal regulations of transferring a firearm a bit.

Depends on the length of your arm brace, but that would be over 26" with a SBA3 brace.

So is this another option? https://franklinarmory.com/franklin-armory-xo-26-r2/

Nail on the head.

Thanks for putting this in one spot. Are there any opinion letters for Length of Pull requirements for a non-NFA firearm?

We need a @vladtepes sticky guide.

Your pistol would be in violation of the NJ AWB for pistols simply by having more than 1 "evil feature": over 50oz, magazine outside the pistol grip, barrel shroud, threaded barrel, etc. I also saw a mention for length of pull in one of the letters, but I'm not sure if there is a federal law and/or interpretation from the ATF concerning it.

Any firearm under 26" is an AOW and requires a tax stamp. Good luck with that in NJ.

Brian Aitken got 7 years for transporting a legally purchased handgun. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Aitken

I have a Subaru Ascent as the family car. 3 rows and captain's chairs for 10k less than a Honda Pilot. 2 thumbs up so far.

I'm worried about the NJ prosecutor, not the ATF.

Collapsed for NJ as per NJSP letter. NJ measured with the brace collapsed. That threw a wrench in my plans. Need an 11.5" barrel now. As per the NJSP letter I concur.

I'm sure I could send one in and have it approved, but I don't have a manufacturer's license. My guess is whoever is telling these FFLs that it has to be a "complete firearm" is doing so to prevent firearm owners from assembling their own for 2 reasons: 1. It allows the NJSP to track who owns them through the FFLs' books should there be a reversal of opinion and they need to be "returned". 2. If we start building our own we can claim they're in common use in a lawsuit. It's all about NJ having control over us law abiding firearm owners and FFLs.

I'm sure I could send one in and have it approved, but I don't have a manufacturer's license. My guess is whoever is telling these FFLs that it has to be a "complete firearm" is doing so to prevent firearm owners from assembling their own for 2 reasons: 1. It allows the NJSP to track who owns them through the FFLs' books should there be a reversal of opinion. 2. Confiscate, confiscate, confiscate.

It's the picture from the actual website. I don't think he's a troll. It's a legitimate question, however I wouldn't send a picture of my permit to carry. The statute "2C:58-4 Permits to carry handguns" does not differentiate between concealed and open carry. Both are legal with a permit to carry, but unless you're law enforcement, a guard for an armored car service, a judge, politician, or politically connected you have a better chance of finding a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow then being granted a permit to carry. It might as well be a No issue state.

We need a NJGF groupon for LASIK. Oh, and congrats on the honor. It's well deserved.