are P80 legal in most states? Short answer is Yes. You do need to check with your state laws, as it can vary from state to state. Its important to fully understand your local laws as it can be slightly confusing. Its also important that you are in full compliance and not doing anything illegal. This stands for all 80% gun products, not just for Polymer 80. With that said P80 are still very popular to buy and assemble in the United States. If you do build a P80 in a legal state and decide to transfer a finished firearm to another individual. Do your own research, as again the law varies depending on your local and state laws. Be extra careful and make sure you protect yourself before giving another individual a completed firearm. For any firearm transfer its your responsibility to understand the local and federal laws and how they apply.
Where are P80 illegal?
Polymer 80 are illegal in these following states:
- California
- Connecticut
- District of Columbia
- Hawaii
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- New Jersey
- New York
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- Washington
Why are P80 illegal in some states?
Each state is different depending on the laws but here are some examples:
A fully assembled P80 is illegal in Massachusetts. How ever its different for the kit. Massachusetts is known to have relatively strong gun laws that don’t apply to the kits because they are not considered firearms by the state or federal government. But keep in mind once you assemble the P80 it then becomes a firearm that has to be registered with the state. The reason P80 are illegal is because the firearm does not obtain a serial number to register with the state.
Why cant you order a P80 in California? California is different in that fully assembled or 100% P80 are legal if the firearm obtains a serial number to be registered. In California you can not order a P80 kit how it comes simply because the lower receiver does not have a serial number. California requires firearms to be registered before they enter the state. If you live in California and would still like to own a P80, then make sure there is a serial number already on the P80 or you’ll have to get the 80% lower serialized before it enters California. Please do your own research as laws change all the time.
Where to buy a P80?
Before you consider buying a P80 make sure you understand all local and state laws in your area. As 80% lower laws will most likely be changing in the future. P80 are still and have been a great way for you to exercise your 2nd amendment right and a great experience in the assembly process. For high quality 80 percent lower I highly recommend P80.biz . They also have the best selection on colors and caliber of your choosing.
Notice: we are not lawyers you still need to check your State and Local laws.
Are Polymer80 Products Legal? As it stands right now, yes, Polymer80 products are absolutely legal under federal law. This extends to all 80% gun products, and not just the Polymer80 brand.
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