What is an 80% Lower
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80% Lowers are classified as receiver blanks by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF). 80% Lowers are NOT considered firearms, as they are only 80% complete and therefore are not subject to the same rules and regulations. Meaning you may cut and drill at your personal residence and turn it into a legally defined firearm.
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No 1
Why Build with an 80% Lower?
It's all about the quality!
Starting with American built products you are able to control the quality from start to finish and gain the knowledge for future builds within the comfort of your own home.
Why Build with an 80% Lower?
It's all about the quality!
Starting with American built products you are able to control the quality from start to finish and gain the knowledge for future builds within the comfort of your own home.
No 2
FAQS
WILL ANY STANDARD AR-15 LOWER FIT ANY STANDARD UPPER?
Yes, any standard AR-15 upper will be compatible with your standard AR-15 lower.
HOW MUCH DOES AN AR-15 LOWER COST?
At 80% Arms, we offer affordable prices for our AR-15 80% lower receivers. Most of our stock goes from $89.99 to $129.99.
DO AR-15 LOWERS WEAR OUT?
The lower itself will not deteriorate, but certain parts like the buffer tubes are more susceptible to damage and breakage. Be sure to properly clean and maintain your lower receiver to get the most longevity out of it.
ARE ALL AR-15 LOWERS THE SAME?
Not all AR-15 lowers are equal. You can either decide to get a billet or a forged one. The AR-15 lower has different styles, and the material used in production can vary from polymers to various aluminum alloys.
DOES AN AR-15 LOWER AFFECT ACCURACY?
Your lower receiver will have no impact on the accuracy of your rifle whatsoever.
DO I NEED TO SERIALIZE MY 80 LOWERS?
As per federal law, you do not need a serial number for a raw 80% lower. But after you finish building the firearm, certain states like California will require you to have it serialized. Read our guide on how to serialize an 80% lower here.
FAQS
WILL ANY STANDARD AR-15 LOWER FIT ANY STANDARD UPPER?
Yes, any standard AR-15 upper will be compatible with your standard AR-15 lower.
HOW MUCH DOES AN AR-15 LOWER COST?
At 80% Arms, we offer affordable prices for our AR-15 80% lower receivers. Most of our stock goes from $89.99 to $129.99.
DO AR-15 LOWERS WEAR OUT?
The lower itself will not deteriorate, but certain parts like the buffer tubes are more susceptible to damage and breakage. Be sure to properly clean and maintain your lower receiver to get the most longevity out of it.
ARE ALL AR-15 LOWERS THE SAME?
Not all AR-15 lowers are equal. You can either decide to get a billet or a forged one. The AR-15 lower has different styles, and the material used in production can vary from polymers to various aluminum alloys.
DOES AN AR-15 LOWER AFFECT ACCURACY?
Your lower receiver will have no impact on the accuracy of your rifle whatsoever.
DO I NEED TO SERIALIZE MY 80 LOWERS?
As per federal law, you do not need a serial number for a raw 80% lower. But after you finish building the firearm, certain states like California will require you to have it serialized. Read our guide on how to serialize an 80% lower here.
No 3
80% Lowers CAN NOT be shipped to:
California
San Diego County (CA)
Los Angeles City (CA)
Oakland (CA)
San Francisco (CA)
Colorado-Denver County
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Hawaii
Illinois
Maryland
New Jersey
New York
Rhode Island
Washington
Washington DC
Please be aware of your local firearms laws. Such laws are updated frequently and restrictions described here may not be complete.
ORDERS PLACED BY INDIVIDUALS IN RESTRICTED CITIES & STATES WILL BE CANCELLED. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE FOR ANY CUSTOMER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS FOR MILITARY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, OR ANY FEDERAL FIREARM LICENSEE OF ANY CLASS, INCLUDING CLASS 7. THESE RESTRICTIONS ARE SUBJECT TO STATE LAW AND NON-NEGOTIABLE.
80% Lowers CAN NOT be shipped to:
California
San Diego County (CA)
Los Angeles City (CA)
Oakland (CA)
San Francisco (CA)
Colorado-Denver County
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Hawaii
Illinois
Maryland
New Jersey
New York
Rhode Island
Washington
Washington DC
Please be aware of your local firearms laws. Such laws are updated frequently and restrictions described here may not be complete.
ORDERS PLACED BY INDIVIDUALS IN RESTRICTED CITIES & STATES WILL BE CANCELLED. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE FOR ANY CUSTOMER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS FOR MILITARY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, OR ANY FEDERAL FIREARM LICENSEE OF ANY CLASS, INCLUDING CLASS 7. THESE RESTRICTIONS ARE SUBJECT TO STATE LAW AND NON-NEGOTIABLE.
RESTRICTED ORDERS: New gun laws are always being passed. While we make every effort to update our terms and conditions to reflect state and federal laws, the information contained in this page may not always be current or all-inclusive. It is your responsibility to know and understand all current laws governing the sale, transport, making of, and ownership of a firearm in your state. Any orders placed that cannot be fulfilled because of certain state or federal laws may be subject to an automatic cancellation and refund, and such orders will be subject to a 10% restocking fee.
SHIPPING: We strive to provide affordable and fast shipping! We also want to provide you with the best possible shopping experience with simple return policies. Find everything you need to know about shipping and costs, canceling an order, returning an item, and processing a refund below. Have other questions? Just contact us!
Customer Loyalty ProgramSeasoned shooters listen up! We’re thankful for you choosing us for all your 80% lowers. So, we’re supporting you in return! Any customer who has spent $1,000 or more with us over their lifetime qualifies for free returns at any time (even past 30 days) on new, unopened, unused items! Qualifying customers will not be charged any restocking fee or return shipping cost.
Shipping CostsShipping costs and delivery dates are estimated at checkout. Our track record and goal is to ship every order the same day the order is placed, the next day at the latest (for in-stock items). All shipping costs are determined by the shipping options you select for your order during checkout. All orders are shipped in non-descriptive boxes and sealed at every edge to ensure safe and anonymous delivery. We do NOT currently ship to any PO Box addresses. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Shipping Restrictions80-Lower.com only ships within the United States. Shipping is prohibited to states and locales with restrictions against certain parts and/or accessories (i.e. states with high-capacity magazine restrictions). Federal legislation dictates we cannot ship our products internationally. Please review state-specific restrictions below before to ensure you can purchase and receive our products before placing an order:
Hawaii
Hawaii passed HB2744 HD1 SD2 and introduced HB1733, which both include a ban on assembling a firearm with no serial number, as well as bans on owning or obtaining firearm parts for the purpose of assembling a firearm without a serial number. As such, 80% lower receivers are effectively outlawed in the state.
New Jersey
New Jersey’s Attorney General has demanded that companies stop marketing and selling untraceable weapons or “ghost guns”. Unfortunately, we cannot allow sales or shipping of any of our items to the state of New Jersey. See N.J.S.A. 2C:39-9g.
New York
New York's Attorney General has also demanded that companies stop marketing and selling 80% lowers and firearm receiver blanks to residents in New York. Unfortunately, we cannot allow sales or shipping of our products to New York.
New York law criminalizes the possession, manufacture, sale, and transportation of assault weapons, which are defined as any semiautomatic rifle that can accept a detachable magazine and has at least one of several enumerated secondary characteristics, including a pistol grip or a stock that folds, telescopes, or bears a thumbhole.
Connecticut
Connecticut recently enacted Substitute House Bill No. 7219 Public Act No. 19-6. This Bill prohibits the sale, shipment, and ownership of un-serialized 80% lower receivers and all other firearm receiver and frame blanks in the state of Connecticut. Since receiver and frame blanks are not regulated by the ATF and are not engraved with unique serial numbers at the time of manufacture, we cannot sell 80% lowers to Connecticut residents.
Washington
(HB 1739 effective July 1, 2019)
Unfortunately, we can’t allow sales or shipping of undetectable and/or untraceable unfinished lower receivers to the state of Washington.
Rhode Island
Rhode Island's general assembly in 2020 passed RI S2004, which includes a ban on 3D-printed firearms and 80% lower receivers of any kind.
Delaware
House Bill 125
District of Columbia
Illinois
Colorado - Denver County
California - CA Assembly Bill 1057
San Fransisco
San Diego
San Diego County
Los Angeles
RETURNSReturning New, Unopened, & Unused Items
Effective July 25th 2022 due to ATF Rule 2021R-05F, we are NOT accepting any returns for ANY reason on jigs and jig parts. ALL SALES ON JIGS AND JIG PARTS ARE FINAL. Also, as of December 29th 2022, we are NOT accepting any returns for ANY reason on Polymer 80 pistol frames due to the new ATF letter concerning them.
We gladly accept returns on any new, unopened, and unused items (EXCLUDING JIGS AND JIG PARTS and Polymer 80 pistol frames) for any reason within 90 days of the purchase for a refund MINUS the original cost of shipping. We will still be able to take back new, unopened, and unused items (MINUS JIGS AND POLYMER 80 FRAMES) after 90 days, but only for store credit (no refund back to the original pay-type after 90 days) up to 6 months from the time the order is placed. We strive to keep our prices as low as possible for all our builders. Because of this, returns of new, non-defective items are subject to return shipping costs dependent on who you decide to ship the item(s) back to us with.
If you simply want to process a return, refund and or exchange, please visit our Self-Service Return Page to initiate the process by clicking here: 80-Lower.com Self Service Return Center.
Returning Defective Items
We want your experience with us to be the best. You deserve quality lowers and gun parts! If you ever receive an item from us that is defective, broken, or otherwise deficient, we want you to return it. We’ll work to make it right for you. Get in touch with us to start the return process as soon as possible. For returns of lower receivers, please read below.
Returning an 80% Lower Receiver
Very rarely, some 80% lower receivers may be manufactured out-of-spec or with incorrect tolerances. In very rare circumstances will we replace these. If you notice a defect with the lower you purchased, do not attempt to machine it. If you started the machining process, please stop immediately. Please contact us first. Once a lower is partially machined, it may be classified as a firearm under the Gun Control Act of 1968. We cannot accept any returns on any items that may be considered a firearm. But that does not necessarily mean we can’t accept your return. Keep reading:
Partial or Completed 80% Lower Returns
If your lower is completed or partially completed and is found to be defective by no fault of your own, we’ll work with you to replace it. Do not do anything further to the lower. First, give us a call or send us an email. We will attempt to diagnose the issue with you. We may ask that you submit some photos of the defect and the current state of the lower receiver to confirm the defect. If we can determine your partial or completed lower is defective, we’ll discuss with you how to legally and safely return it. Remember, we cannot accept returns on any items that may be considered a firearm. We cannot accept a return on any lower receiver with any other parts installed on it. Returning a partially-machined or completed lower may require destruction to make it inoperable, such as cutting the lower in half. This is the only way to guarantee your safety and ours.
CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDSCanceling an OrderYou may place an order and decide you no longer need that item. It happens! If you place an order and wish to cancel, please contact us as soon as possible. We work quickly to process, box, and ship orders the same or next day. Canceled orders may be subject to the 10% re-stocking fee once placed. We cannot guarantee canceled orders will not be subject to a re-stocking fee. The sooner you contact us, the better!
RefundsRefunds are processed within 2 business days of receiving your item back into our inventory. We will process your refund with your original payment method. We’ll also email you a copy of your refund receipt for your records. Upon initiation of a refund, it may take up to 3 to 5 business days for the funds to appear in your account.
INFORMATION & USE THEREOFThe information contained on the 80-lower.com website is provided for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice or as an offer to perform gunsmithing, manufacturing, or legal services on any related or other subject matter. The content of this website contains general information about firearms and may not reflect current legal developments or information concerning local, state, or federal gun laws. The information is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or current. 80-lower.com makes no warranty, expressed or implied, about the accuracy or reliability of the information contained in this website or at any other website to which it is linked. Recipients of content from this site should not act on any information included in the site without seeking appropriate legal advice on the particular facts and circumstances at issue from an attorney licensed in the recipient’s state. 80-lower.com expressly disclaims all liability with respect to actions taken or not taken by the recipient based on any or all the information or other contents of this site.
SHIPPING: We strive to provide affordable and fast shipping! We also want to provide you with the best possible shopping experience with simple return policies. Find everything you need to know about shipping and costs, canceling an order, returning an item, and processing a refund below. Have other questions? Just contact us!
Customer Loyalty ProgramSeasoned shooters listen up! We’re thankful for you choosing us for all your 80% lowers. So, we’re supporting you in return! Any customer who has spent $1,000 or more with us over their lifetime qualifies for free returns at any time (even past 30 days) on new, unopened, unused items! Qualifying customers will not be charged any restocking fee or return shipping cost.
Shipping CostsShipping costs and delivery dates are estimated at checkout. Our track record and goal is to ship every order the same day the order is placed, the next day at the latest (for in-stock items). All shipping costs are determined by the shipping options you select for your order during checkout. All orders are shipped in non-descriptive boxes and sealed at every edge to ensure safe and anonymous delivery. We do NOT currently ship to any PO Box addresses. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Shipping Restrictions80-Lower.com only ships within the United States. Shipping is prohibited to states and locales with restrictions against certain parts and/or accessories (i.e. states with high-capacity magazine restrictions). Federal legislation dictates we cannot ship our products internationally. Please review state-specific restrictions below before to ensure you can purchase and receive our products before placing an order:
Hawaii
Hawaii passed HB2744 HD1 SD2 and introduced HB1733, which both include a ban on assembling a firearm with no serial number, as well as bans on owning or obtaining firearm parts for the purpose of assembling a firearm without a serial number. As such, 80% lower receivers are effectively outlawed in the state.
New Jersey
New Jersey’s Attorney General has demanded that companies stop marketing and selling untraceable weapons or “ghost guns”. Unfortunately, we cannot allow sales or shipping of any of our items to the state of New Jersey. See N.J.S.A. 2C:39-9g.
New York
New York's Attorney General has also demanded that companies stop marketing and selling 80% lowers and firearm receiver blanks to residents in New York. Unfortunately, we cannot allow sales or shipping of our products to New York.
New York law criminalizes the possession, manufacture, sale, and transportation of assault weapons, which are defined as any semiautomatic rifle that can accept a detachable magazine and has at least one of several enumerated secondary characteristics, including a pistol grip or a stock that folds, telescopes, or bears a thumbhole.
Connecticut
Connecticut recently enacted Substitute House Bill No. 7219 Public Act No. 19-6. This Bill prohibits the sale, shipment, and ownership of un-serialized 80% lower receivers and all other firearm receiver and frame blanks in the state of Connecticut. Since receiver and frame blanks are not regulated by the ATF and are not engraved with unique serial numbers at the time of manufacture, we cannot sell 80% lowers to Connecticut residents.
Washington
(HB 1739 effective July 1, 2019)
Unfortunately, we can’t allow sales or shipping of undetectable and/or untraceable unfinished lower receivers to the state of Washington.
Rhode Island
Rhode Island's general assembly in 2020 passed RI S2004, which includes a ban on 3D-printed firearms and 80% lower receivers of any kind.
Delaware
House Bill 125
District of Columbia
Illinois
Colorado - Denver County
California - CA Assembly Bill 1057
San Fransisco
San Diego
San Diego County
Los Angeles
RETURNSReturning New, Unopened, & Unused Items
Effective July 25th 2022 due to ATF Rule 2021R-05F, we are NOT accepting any returns for ANY reason on jigs and jig parts. ALL SALES ON JIGS AND JIG PARTS ARE FINAL. Also, as of December 29th 2022, we are NOT accepting any returns for ANY reason on Polymer 80 pistol frames due to the new ATF letter concerning them.
We gladly accept returns on any new, unopened, and unused items (EXCLUDING JIGS AND JIG PARTS and Polymer 80 pistol frames) for any reason within 90 days of the purchase for a refund MINUS the original cost of shipping. We will still be able to take back new, unopened, and unused items (MINUS JIGS AND POLYMER 80 FRAMES) after 90 days, but only for store credit (no refund back to the original pay-type after 90 days) up to 6 months from the time the order is placed. We strive to keep our prices as low as possible for all our builders. Because of this, returns of new, non-defective items are subject to return shipping costs dependent on who you decide to ship the item(s) back to us with.
If you simply want to process a return, refund and or exchange, please visit our Self-Service Return Page to initiate the process by clicking here: 80-Lower.com Self Service Return Center.
Returning Defective Items
We want your experience with us to be the best. You deserve quality lowers and gun parts! If you ever receive an item from us that is defective, broken, or otherwise deficient, we want you to return it. We’ll work to make it right for you. Get in touch with us to start the return process as soon as possible. For returns of lower receivers, please read below.
Returning an 80% Lower Receiver
Very rarely, some 80% lower receivers may be manufactured out-of-spec or with incorrect tolerances. In very rare circumstances will we replace these. If you notice a defect with the lower you purchased, do not attempt to machine it. If you started the machining process, please stop immediately. Please contact us first. Once a lower is partially machined, it may be classified as a firearm under the Gun Control Act of 1968. We cannot accept any returns on any items that may be considered a firearm. But that does not necessarily mean we can’t accept your return. Keep reading:
Partial or Completed 80% Lower Returns
If your lower is completed or partially completed and is found to be defective by no fault of your own, we’ll work with you to replace it. Do not do anything further to the lower. First, give us a call or send us an email. We will attempt to diagnose the issue with you. We may ask that you submit some photos of the defect and the current state of the lower receiver to confirm the defect. If we can determine your partial or completed lower is defective, we’ll discuss with you how to legally and safely return it. Remember, we cannot accept returns on any items that may be considered a firearm. We cannot accept a return on any lower receiver with any other parts installed on it. Returning a partially-machined or completed lower may require destruction to make it inoperable, such as cutting the lower in half. This is the only way to guarantee your safety and ours.
CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDSCanceling an OrderYou may place an order and decide you no longer need that item. It happens! If you place an order and wish to cancel, please contact us as soon as possible. We work quickly to process, box, and ship orders the same or next day. Canceled orders may be subject to the 10% re-stocking fee once placed. We cannot guarantee canceled orders will not be subject to a re-stocking fee. The sooner you contact us, the better!
RefundsRefunds are processed within 2 business days of receiving your item back into our inventory. We will process your refund with your original payment method. We’ll also email you a copy of your refund receipt for your records. Upon initiation of a refund, it may take up to 3 to 5 business days for the funds to appear in your account.
INFORMATION & USE THEREOFThe information contained on the 80-lower.com website is provided for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice or as an offer to perform gunsmithing, manufacturing, or legal services on any related or other subject matter. The content of this website contains general information about firearms and may not reflect current legal developments or information concerning local, state, or federal gun laws. The information is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or current. 80-lower.com makes no warranty, expressed or implied, about the accuracy or reliability of the information contained in this website or at any other website to which it is linked. Recipients of content from this site should not act on any information included in the site without seeking appropriate legal advice on the particular facts and circumstances at issue from an attorney licensed in the recipient’s state. 80-lower.com expressly disclaims all liability with respect to actions taken or not taken by the recipient based on any or all the information or other contents of this site.
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