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    Ar lower

    Could any one advise if a lower stripped down is classed as an a or e cat for export (from)nz
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    ???

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    Why don't your phone your arms officer?

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    I don't have an arms officer in my country ,I don't live in nz

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    I assume A cat because people sell previously E cat AR's as A cat without pistol grip. Using this logic, a stripped lower (without a pistol grip) would be A cat

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    Quote Originally Posted by 6MMBR View Post
    I don't have an arms officer in my country ,I don't live in nz
    Your profile location is currently 'ALL NZ'

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    It is an a cat rifle in nz, however regardless of what the law says in nz it is still classed as an assault rifle world wide so was not sure where I stand with exporting , they say you don't need a permit from police to export an a cat ,,

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    That's strange mate I'm a roo shooter in Gibson wa ,

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    Quote Originally Posted by 6MMBR View Post
    It is an a cat rifle in nz,............., they say you don't need a permit from police to export an a cat ,,
    Well, you just answered your own question then, no?

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    It depends on the specific lower.

    If the lower has been endorsed, then it is an E Category. If not, it's A Category.

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    @6MMBR

    A stripped lower is merely one part of a complete firearm.

    Firearm parts are not considered a firearm therefore they cannot be categorised.

    It's not until the final firearm is assembled that it can be categorised.

    Check it out here in our current Firearms Arms Code, especially the definition of a Firearm and the definitions of the Types of Firearms
    The Arms Code | New Zealand Police

    Cheers
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    Thanks for that Pete,
    Very Helpful
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    Can a non kiwi buy an A cat part ? And export it? That is the other question

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    Quote Originally Posted by P38 View Post
    @6MMBR

    A stripped lower is merely one part of a complete firearm.

    Firearm parts are not considered a firearm therefore they cannot be categorised.

    It's not until the final firearm is assembled that it can be categorised.

    Check it out here in our current Firearms Arms Code, especially the definition of a Firearm and the definitions of the Types of Firearms
    The Arms Code | New Zealand Police

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    I'm no AR aficionado, but I thought the action of any firearm is the part that is legally considered to be the firearm that all other parts are attached to, and that in the case of ARs, that is the lower receiver.

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