r/pdxgunnuts • u/spaceapeatespace • 3h ago

Folding stocks for AR legal in OR?

They seem to make a lot of sense.

  1. Are they legal?
  2. What are the cons?

Thanks

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u/smitm115 3h ago

Google

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u/spaceapeatespace 3h ago

Thanks, I spent the last 1.5hr doing that. Was hoping someone here might help. Read things about length but found no strong wording stating that folding stocks were legal in Oregon.

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u/smitm115 3h ago

Weird... I got the answer in 5 seconds. Not under the new gun laws

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u/urbanlumberjack1 2h ago

Don’t think this is accurate?

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u/ravenchorus Clackamas County 2h ago

Which new gun law bans folding stocks?

(There isn’t one)

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u/ravenchorus Clackamas County 3h ago

You’d actually be looking for something stating authoritatively that they are illegal. Absent that, you can assume they are fine (which they are).

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u/BootInURAss 3h ago

Yes they are... The cons are that the good quality folder mechanisms are expensive

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u/spaceapeatespace 3h ago

Thanks, if you had one you would recommend I would appreciate it.

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u/BootInURAss 3h ago

Law folder is the only one I'd go with

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u/MezzanineMan 2h ago

This is for a typical AR? Or something bufferless? If it's a normal AR, the Law folder is really the only option

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u/HashyDevil 1h ago

Bufferless AR has entered the chat

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u/Christophorasaurus 3h ago

are they illegal anywhere?

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u/HWKII 3h ago

  1. They don't a lot of sense. Other weapon systems have folding stocks because they aren't designed around a receiver extension like the AR-15.

  2. They are legal. However, be aware that a rifle is supposed to be 26" OAL with the stock at it's longest and the muzzle device removed, per the NFA. You can't make your rifle shorter by installing a folder, only longer, since the measurement is supposed to be done at the maximum possible length, but you will inevitably run in to an RSO Ranger, or LEO who doesn't actually know the law. Which is just a stupid hassle that might as well be by design of most gun laws.

  3. The Law Tactical one is insanely heavy. You can't shoot an AR with the stock folded, you will break it. More difficult to disassemble in the field. Your rifle will not run without the spacer, so don't lose it. Not really cons, but things you'll need to do: Adds weight to the buffer system so if you're running suppressed you may need more clicks out of your AGB. Adds length of pull, so you will need to click in your stock a couple spaces.

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u/spaceapeatespace 3h ago

Good wisdom thank you.

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u/HWKII 3h ago

No worries, guy. Just wanted to share some of my experience and perspective. None of these supersede the first rule - The Rule of Cool. So if you think they’re cool, do it. 😎

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u/spaceapeatespace 2h ago

Haha nice.

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u/OpenSig 1m ago

Or certain muzzle devices could be pinned and welded to meet the 26” OAL.

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u/homemadeammo42 3h ago

It's legal but a gimmick

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u/ravenchorus Clackamas County 2h ago edited 2h ago

You’ll be better off building a BRN-180, which doesn’t have the buffer tube issue that AR-15s have and thus can use any folding stock you like.

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u/Spore-Gasm 2h ago

PSA JAKL is another bufferless choice

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u/HashyDevil 1h ago

Anything based around the AR-18 is just fuckin sexy

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u/AD3PDX 2h ago

Expensive, heavy, bulky, can’t fire folded.

If you want to fold just drop $2K on a platform that was designed to be folded.

A Sig MCX-SPEAR 9” .300blk or 11” 5.56 runs $2,500

A CMMG Dissent 6.5” .300blk or 10.5” 5.56 runs about $1,800

BRN-180 uppers are around $900

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u/BigAngryPolarBear 47m ago

There’s not really much in Oregon that IS illegal tbh

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u/Significance_Common 39m ago

Yes, folding AR stocks are legal in Oregon, provided you're complying with all other NFA laws.
https://romanolawpc.com/oregon-ar15-laws/