
Originally Posted by
Martinjmpr
I'm pretty sure that's not how it works. The 80% refers to the lower receiver, nothing else.
It doesn't matter what else you include, the only part that is considered a "firearm" under applicable Federal laws is the lower so whether you include an upper, stock, etc is irrelevant.
My guess is that Polymer is selling "80% receivers" PLUS all the parts to finish that 80% into a finished receiver (jigs, drill bits, templates, etc.) THAT is what makes it a firearm in the eyes of the ATF.
Is it weak? Maybe, maybe not but agency "interpretations" are given wide latitude by courts.