ordering a lower reciever

[nutxo]

I want to order a lower receiver. Do I order the thing then go to the shop that does transfers or do I go to the shop first?

 

[ultimatebob]

The rules really depend on the state. In mine, new AR-15's are completely banned.

In Texas, you can probably 3D print one, and take it to the range the next day

 

[Darwin333]

I always find a licensed firearms dealer first, discuss what I intend to purchase and terms which are usually $20-$25 per transfer, and then make my order. I imagine after you do that a few times with the same person you can just go ahead and make your order but at least for the first few times I would definitely work everything out beforehand.

 

[shortylickens]

Depends on the shop.

My preferred guy has a website and you can do everything online with him, after you win the auction.

 

[Darwin333]

Depends on the shop.

My preferred guy has a website and you can do everything online with him, after you win the auction.

You still have to do the transfer and pickup in person no matter what unless you have an FFL.

 

[Paladin3]

Complete (80%+) lowers have to be shipped to an FFL licensed gun shop who receives the item and does the transfer and any background check for a small fee. Your online seller needs a copy of your local gun shop's license before they can ship, but most seller websites have a searchable list of the gun shops they already have paperwork on. It's easiest to use one of them if you can find one with a reasonable fee.

If your local gun shop you want to use isn't on their list then you have to ask them to fax over a copy of their license to the seller. Then to be safe you should contact the online sell to confirm the license and shipping address so the item can ship. Sometimes this take forever so it's better to just use one on the list if you can.

The gun shop I use only charges $15 for FFL transfers, but some charge as much as $50 in an effort to get you to buy local. If you find a good and friendly local shop that doesn't overcharge, make sure you give them some business when you can as they are dying off fast.

 

[Fenixgoon]

I want to order a lower receiver. Do I order the thing then go to the shop that does transfers or do I go to the shop first?

easier if you find the FFL first, as you'll have to tell someone where to send the receiver, and then the FFL will do the transfer paperwork.

edit: paladin's answer is very complete.

 

[nutxo]

Great answers. I got it all ironed out. Thanks for the replies.