I have a Ruger 10/22 with an AGP quick change barrel system on it. I have the 16” barrel now, but really want the 7” barrel also. I have several NFA items already, but didn’t really want to SBR this 10/22. However, if I can swap out the 7” barrel with the 16” one and then temporarily treat it like a title 1 firearm, cross state lines with it, hunt with it, not have to carry my stamp with it, etc. I may go ahead and do it.
Based on what I found here:
http://www.atf.gov/firearms/faq/national-firearms-act-short-barreled-rifles-shotguns.html#part-registered
it appears I can temporarily treat it like a title 1 firearm. But I’ve read a lot of contradicting material as well, so . . .
According to all recent ATF communication, this is perfectly legal to do.
If a firearm does not physically meet an NFA definition, then it cannot be NFA.
You're good to go.
Originally Posted By Homeinvader:
If a firearm does not physically meet an NFA definition, then it cannot be NFA.
This is a great way to put it.
Even if its registered as an SBR, you can't have a short barreled rifle if the barrel is longer than 16".
