Age Requirements for SBR's - Short Barreled Rifles

The ATF rules dictate that you must be at least 21 years of age to purchase an already manufactured SBR - short barreled rifle from a dealer. Conversely, you only need to be 18 to purchase a SBR if you are transferring the SBR from an individual.  You are also able to at the of 18 or above able to manufacture a SBR using an already owned lower receiver.  This can be done using the ATF 5320.1 paper form.  The ATF 5320.1 paper form takes on average 5 to 7 months to be approved by the ATF.  You can also use the new ATF eForm 1 to apply for the ATF Form 1 stamp.  Using the ATF's eForm 1 website, you are able to get an approval ranging from ~8 days to ~30 days on average.  This drastically reduces your wait time.  Note:  You aren't able to fully manufacture your SBR until the ATF has sent your approved tax stamp in the mail or approved your tax stamp using their eForm website.  

ATF Form 1 and ATF eForm 1 Walk-Through Guide Links Below:
 

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