Category Archives: AOW

What do I need to do when traveling out-of-state with my NFA items?

Posted on August 1, 2014 by John Pierce

Many of us, myself included, live in an area where we often cross state borders. When such a trip includes your NFA items then certain federal statutes may come into play. In particular, 18 U.S.C. 922(a)(4) specifies that: (a) It shall be … Continue reading →

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Does the Mako magwell grip make an AR pistol into an AOW?

Posted on April 24, 2014 by John Pierce

Over the last several weeks I have been discussing accessories for the AR pistol platform and the NFA classification issues that arise when they are used. I started by discussing the Sig Sauer pistol stabilizing brace and how its use … Continue reading →

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Can you add a vertical fore-grip to an AR pistol?

Posted on April 15, 2014 by John Pierce

 In the article I posted last week  about the Sig Sauer stabilizing brace I included a picture of a reviewer shooting an AR pistol equipped with the brace. The pistol in the picture also featured a vertical fore-grip and I … Continue reading →

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