IS THAT A VERTICAL GRIP ON YOUR AR PISTOL????

Published on February 25, 2018
Duration: 4:49

This video clarifies the legality of vertical grips on AR pistols, focusing on ATF regulations regarding overall firearm length. The key determinant is whether the firearm exceeds 26 inches from the threads of the barrel to the buffer tube. If it does, it's classified as a 'firearm' rather than a pistol, allowing for vertical grip attachment. Several methods to achieve this legal length are discussed, including using longer barrels, law folders, or pinning and welding muzzle devices.

Quick Summary

You can legally attach a vertical grip to an AR pistol if its overall length exceeds 26 inches, measured from the barrel threads to the buffer tube. This length requirement reclassifies the firearm as an 'NFA firearm' rather than a pistol, permitting vertical grip use. Methods to achieve this length include longer barrels, law folders, or pinned and welded muzzle devices.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Vertical Grips on AR Pistols
  2. 00:15Legality of Vertical Grips: The 26-Inch Rule
  3. 00:46ATF Classification: Pistol vs. Firearm
  4. 01:17Example: Previous AR Pistol Configuration
  5. 01:34Barrel Length and Overall Length
  6. 02:14Methods to Achieve Legal Length: Law Folders
  7. 02:46Methods to Achieve Legal Length: Pin and Weld
  8. 03:05Summary: Vertical Grips are Legal on Firearms Over 26 Inches
  9. 03:26Recap: Legal Ways to Exceed 26 Inches
  10. 03:59Addressing Internet Ninjas and Further Resources
  11. 04:20Conclusion: Legal and Awesome

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I put a vertical grip on my AR pistol?

Yes, you can legally put a vertical grip on your AR pistol, but only if the firearm's overall length exceeds 26 inches. This measurement is taken from the threads of the barrel to the buffer tube. If it meets this length, it's classified as a 'firearm' by the ATF, not a pistol, allowing for vertical grips.

What is the ATF's rule on vertical grips for AR pistols?

The ATF considers an AR-style firearm with a barrel under 16 inches to be a pistol. However, if its overall length, measured from the barrel threads to the buffer tube, is 26 inches or more, it is reclassified as a 'firearm,' which permits the attachment of a vertical grip.

How can I make my AR pistol long enough to legally use a vertical grip?

To ensure your AR pistol is over 26 inches overall for legal vertical grip attachment, you can use a longer barrel (e.g., 11.5 inches), install a 'law folder' brace that adds length, or pin and weld a muzzle device to the barrel to increase its effective length.

What's the difference between an AR pistol and a firearm under ATF rules regarding grips?

An AR pistol is generally defined by its barrel length and lack of a shoulder stock. If an AR pistol configuration exceeds 26 inches overall length (barrel threads to buffer tube), the ATF reclassifies it as a 'firearm.' This 'firearm' classification, unlike the 'pistol' classification, allows for the legal attachment of vertical foregrips.

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