What is the legal barrel length for an AR-15?

16 inches
An AR-15 pistol has a barrel shorter than 16 inches — this is the minimum legal length for a rifle barrel. The National Firearms Act of 1934 (NFA) defines any rifle with a shoulder stock and barrel less than 16 inches in length and 26 inches in overall length to be a “short-barreled rifle” (SBR).

Are short barreled uppers legal to own?

This means that SBR Upper Receivers, stripped or assembled, are perfectly legal to own as long as they are not attached to or stored with a non-NFA registered lower receiver.

What is a flat top AR-15?

Different Types of AR-15 Uppers Your receiver will be either “flat top” or “carry handle” – flat top has a picatinny rail on the top of the upper, while carry handle uppers feature a fixed “carry handle” on the top of the upper.

What is the shortest barrel allowed on AR-15?

sixteen inches
The NFA identifies rifles with barrel lengths shorter than sixteen inches as subject to special regulation, typically involving additional paperwork and a tax stamp. Such “short barrel rifles” are also illegal in many states and municipalities, further complicating their purchase.

What is the difference between an AR pistol and SBR?

The chief difference between an AR pistol and an SBR is the brace vs. the stock. Rifle stocks were designed to be placed into the shoulder of the shooter to aid in accuracy and stability.

Can I get a AR-15 at 18?

Even though California has some of the strictest gun laws in the country, an 18-year-old can still buy an AR-15 rifle as long as it lacks a detachable magazine and other features that define it under state law as an assault weapon.

Where can I buy an AR-15 upper barrel?

Palmetto State Armory offers a great selection of AR-15 barreled upper assemblies. Whether you are a gun enthusiast or a beginner we have plenty of options from different barrel lengths, calibers, gas systems, handguards, & rails to choose from to help you assemble your very own AR-15 upper barrel today.

Why buy an AR-15 upper at Palmetto State Armory?

AR-15 Uppers Palmetto State Armory offers a great selection of AR-15 barreled upper assemblies. Whether you are a gun enthusiast or a beginner, we have plenty of options from different barrel lengths, calibers, gas systems, handguards, & rails to choose from to help you complete a custom build or upgrade.

What calibers are available for AR-15 upper assemblies?

Shop Bear Creek Arsenal’s selection of AR-15 complete upper assemblies available in many popular ar calibers such as 5.56 uppers, 223 Wylde uppers, 300 Blackout uppers, 6.5 Grendel uppers, 350 Legend uppers, and 7.62×39 uppers.

What is included in an AR upper?

Each ar complete upper comes with an upper receiver, M-LOK rail, bolt carrier group, rear or side charging handle, flash hider, and AR-15 barrel. Find complete pistol and rifle ar uppers available in various barrel lengths, twist rates, barrel contours, and gas systems.