The AR platform pistol is extremely pop right at present, whether it be a 5.56 or pistol caliber, the demand is through the roof for these firearms.

In that location are a few things you should know before yous swoop into the AR pistol world to make sure you lot stay on the right side of the law. This is not a comprehensive listing of AR pistol laws, but just a quick overview. Please read and follow all local state and federal laws every bit it pertains to AR pistol ownership in your area.

AR Pistol Laws

  1. AR pistols are legal to own (in most states) and are regulated by the ATF the same as any other handgun.
  2. An AR pistol cannot use a standard burglarize stock. You must use a pistol stabilizing brace. But, thank you to the contempo ATF ruling, yous can now shoulder your brace "sporadically" "incidentally" or "situationally" (see our previous weblog on this).
  3. An AR pistol is considered any barrel shorter than 16 inches with an overall length of the gun non to exceed 26 inches.
  4. You cannot attach a vertical foregrip to an AR pistol. You can use an angled foregrip or a micro handstop. The police force holds to a 90 degree ruling on vertical grips. So, as long as in that location is an "obvious" angle to it, it does not violate the police force.
  5. If you lot want to utilise a standard stock and or violate the 26-inch rule, you must apply for an SBR (Brusk Barreled Burglarize) stamp. As a notation: you cannot have possession of or build an SBR until you lot have been issued the tax stamp from the ATF.
    • As a side notation to the SBR (we volition practise a weblog about this later):
      You cannot transport your SBR beyond land lines without ATF permission. Brand sure you lot read up on this and follow the laws as it pertains to transporting SBRs out of state.

AR Pistol vs. AR Burglarize

What are the advantages of an AR pistol over an AR rifle?

  1. Requires less storage space. Beingness a smaller gun, it tin can fit hands in places a rifle cannot, like under your truck seat. You will also require a smaller case than a standard burglarize case. Plus, put a folding stock on it and some models can even fit in a backpack.
  2. Ease of utilize and maneuverability. For home defense, an AR pistol is a groovy choice. Close quarters gainsay requires agility and maneuverability, and y'all become both with a pistol. The down side is if yous shoot an AR pistol in a small room or hallway without hearing protection… you will wish yous hadn't. We recommend the use of a blast can or flash forwards tin can on a pistol to help with this.
  3. The availability of many calibers. The most popular calibers are bachelor in AR pistols. Even the heavy hitters similar the .450 bushmaster (oftentimes called the "thumper"). If you're going to build or purchase a pistol in 5.56 we recommend using a barrel of 10.v inches or greater for the best ballistic results with this quotient.
  4. The majority of parts are totally interchangeable with your AR rifle. If something breaks on your pistol, it is like shooting fish in a barrel to bandy out parts from your burglarize and keep going!

Nosotros honey shooting AR pistols. They are a ton of fun and make dandy range toys and home defense guns. In one case you buy or build one we're sure you'll dear them besides.

Prepare to build your own AR ?

For more than helpful tips on where to start when upgrading your AR checkout our Top five Easy Upgrades Guide. If you lot are looking for that last slice to end a build or simply something new checkout our Parts and Accessories. And if you are ready to take the plunge and build your ain AR from scratch we accept both Pistol and Rifle build kits!

Interested in learning if yous should build or buy?

Read our web log for the pros and cons.

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