Hey gang,

I've got a bit of a problem here... I had a stripped lower from Brownells sent to Paradise Firearms down on Colorado Ave in C-Springs and I went down there to pick it up today with the proper paperwork, and I almost walked out the door with it, but the guy performing the sale (his name was Tom) noticed a little section for question 18 on the 4473 that says:

"If a frame or receiver can only be made into a long gun (rifle or shotgun), it is still a frame or receiver not a handgun or long gun. However, they still are "firearms" by definition, and subject to the same GCA limitations as any other firearms. See section 921 (a)(3)(b). 18 U.S.C. Section 922 (b)(1) makes it unlawful for a licensee to sell any firearm other than a shotgun or rifle to any person under the age of 21. Since a frame or receiver for a firearm, to include one that can only be made into a long gun, is a "firearm other than a shotgun or rifle," it cannot be transferred to anyone under the age of 21."

Here's the skinny: I'm only 19 and you apparently need to be 21 to buy a lower receiver.

...So what am I supposed to do? Would it be too much to ask for someone else of age to go pick it up for me? Is that even legal? Tom at Paradise said I could have someone of age pick it up and build it into a complete rifle and transfer it to me, but that's exactly what I planned on doing, so what's the difference? I am aware of the straw purchase issue, but how is that any different from me buying a stripped lower from a private party instead of an FFL?

Grrrrrrr what a pain in the ass... Any ideas? I've already invested nearly $1200 in AR parts and accessories and I don't plan on quitting my AR build.

Thanks,
-Dave