Forged Fire Safe Marked 80 Lower Assembly

About this product

This is a forged 7075-T6 aluminum AR-15 lower receiver in the 80% (unfinished) state, sold with the familiar FIRE/SAFE selector markings machined in but the fire-control cavity, trigger pin holes, and hammer pin holes left uncut. Because the critical internal machining hasn't been done, federal law does not classify an 80% lower as a firearm - it doesn't carry a serial number, doesn't require an FFL transfer, and doesn't require a background check to purchase.

What exactly is included, and what isn't?

You're buying the raw forged receiver blank only - no fire control group, no lower parts kit, no jig, and no buffer tube assembly. Finishing it into a functional lower requires a drill press or router, a completion jig, and either the machining skill or a service to do the milling for you. If you're not equipped to finish it yourself, factor that into your decision before ordering.

Is an 80% lower legal to buy in California?

California treats unfinished receivers like this one as regulated 'firearm precursor parts,' and state law places specific restrictions on who can buy, sell, and possess them, separate from federal rules. Because those rules are stricter than federal law and can change, do not assume this product is legal to ship to or possess in California based on the federal 80% classification alone - confirm current California requirements with your FFL or a knowledgeable local attorney before ordering, and don't proceed if you're not sure your jurisdiction allows it.

What material and markings does it have?

The receiver is forged (not billet) from 7075-T6 aluminum, which is the same grade and forging process used on most mil-spec AR-15 lowers, and it comes with a black hard-coat anodized finish and factory FIRE/SAFE engravings already in place. No specific manufacturer brand is identifiable from this listing's title, so treat it as a generic forged 80% blank rather than a specific name-brand product - the forging and finish quality is consistent with what several 80%-lower specialty shops sell under their own house labels.

Who buys an 80% lower, and why?

Shooters buying 80% lowers are usually building a custom AR-15 from the ground up - choosing their own upper, barrel, and furniture rather than starting from a complete factory rifle. Having the FIRE/SAFE markings already cut saves a step, since a completed, serialized firearm is generally expected to carry markings like this; starting with the marking already in place means one less thing to get wrong during the finishing process. Keep in mind this listing is for the receiver blank alone, so budget separately for a lower parts kit, buffer tube kit, and stock to finish the build once the lower itself is machined.

What are my legal responsibilities once I finish it?

Finishing an 80% lower into a functional firearm makes you the manufacturer of that firearm under federal law, and you take on the same legal responsibilities a licensed manufacturer would have for that unit - follow all federal, state, and local requirements for marking, serializing where required, and registering the completed firearm if your state calls for it.

How does shipping work for this item?

As an unfinished, non-serialized aluminum blank rather than a complete firearm, this item ships directly to the address you provide at checkout - it does not require an FFL transfer under federal law. That said, because of the California precursor-part restrictions noted above, confirm you're legally able to receive it at your shipping address before you order. Checkout on this site is handled through secure checkout.