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Published on September 14, 2025
Duration: 0:52

This video clarifies the ATF's regulations regarding vertical foregrips on AR-15 pistols. It explains that a firearm with a barrel under 16 inches is classified as a pistol, and adding a true 90-degree vertical grip can be a felony. The speaker analyzes the Bravo Company Manufacturing (BCM) Short Vertical Grip, noting its 87-degree angle makes it technically an angled grip, thus avoiding the felony classification. The instruction emphasizes understanding legal definitions and their practical implications for firearm owners.

Quick Summary

The ATF defines a vertical foregrip as an accessory attached to the barrel or fore-end of a firearm that is designed to be held perpendicular to the bore, forming a 90-degree angle. Adding a true 90-degree vertical grip to an AR-15 pistol (barrel under 16 inches) is generally prohibited by the ATF without proper registration, as it can classify the firearm as an AOW.

Chapters

  1. 00:00ATF Vertical Grip Confusion
  2. 00:09AR-15 Pistol Classification
  3. 00:17ATF Definition of Vertical Grip
  4. 00:25BCM Short Vertical Grip Analysis
  5. 00:41Legal Implications & Range Demo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ATF's definition of a vertical foregrip on a firearm?

The ATF defines a vertical foregrip as an accessory attached to the barrel or fore-end of a firearm that is designed to be held perpendicular to the bore, forming a 90-degree angle. This definition is crucial for classifying firearms, especially pistols.

Can I put a vertical grip on my AR-15 pistol?

Adding a true 90-degree vertical grip to an AR-15 pistol (barrel under 16 inches) is generally prohibited by the ATF as it can classify the firearm as an AOW (Any Other Weapon), potentially leading to felony charges without proper registration. Angled grips are typically permissible.

What is the legal difference between a vertical grip and an angled grip on an AR pistol?

A vertical grip is at a 90-degree angle to the bore, while an angled grip deviates from this. The ATF considers true vertical grips on AR pistols problematic, whereas angled grips, like the BCM Short Vertical Grip at 87 degrees, are generally accepted.

How does barrel length affect firearm classification regarding grips?

Firearms with barrels less than 16 inches are classified as pistols by the ATF. This classification is critical because adding a vertical grip to a pistol triggers different legal considerations than adding one to a rifle.

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