Ok,
I know if you take a Title I pistol and build it into a rifle, it CAN NOT go back to a pistol.
I also know that you can build an SBR (use an AR for an example) and convert it back to Title I configuration temporarily, by say putting a longer upper on it. You can switch back and forth as you please. You can even go interstate with the firearm in the Title I configuration.
Here's my question:
I am interested in an MP5 clone. I HATE the look of the 16" barrel, so I was looking at buying a pistol and SBR'ing it. All I would have to do is take the endcap off and throw a stock on it. Much cheaper than chopping a 16" barrel down. Question is, can I take the stock off and temporarily return it to a Title I pistol allowing me to transport interstate (leaving the stock at home of course)? I shoot in IL a lot, and it would be great to be able to return it to Title I temporarily so I can shoot it as a pistol at our IL range, since SBR's aren't allowed. I have a feeling I can't because of the "once a rifle, always a rifle" rule, but I thought I'd check.
I know if you take a Title I pistol and build it into a rifle, it CAN NOT go back to a pistol.
I also know that you can build an SBR (use an AR for an example) and convert it back to Title I configuration temporarily, by say putting a longer upper on it. You can switch back and forth as you please. You can even go interstate with the firearm in the Title I configuration.
Here's my question:
I am interested in an MP5 clone. I HATE the look of the 16" barrel, so I was looking at buying a pistol and SBR'ing it. All I would have to do is take the endcap off and throw a stock on it. Much cheaper than chopping a 16" barrel down. Question is, can I take the stock off and temporarily return it to a Title I pistol allowing me to transport interstate (leaving the stock at home of course)? I shoot in IL a lot, and it would be great to be able to return it to Title I temporarily so I can shoot it as a pistol at our IL range, since SBR's aren't allowed. I have a feeling I can't because of the "once a rifle, always a rifle" rule, but I thought I'd check.