# Other lower question **URL:** \ **Category:** General Firearm Discussions\ **Tags:** non-nfa-other\ **Created:** [November 9, 2024, 10:13pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/other-lower-question/474 "2024-11-09T22:13:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![mbjku](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/mbjku/32/570_2.png) [@mbjku](https://njgunforums.net/u/mbjku)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2024, 10:13pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/other-lower-question/474/1 "2024-11-09T22:13:52Z")
Hi, is this the option I should ask ffl to check to make my new stripped lower “Other” valid? Thanks! ![IMG_4796](https://njgunforums.net/uploads/default/original/1X/124cbf4aeb0651db8dbf65e960791718db95dcd6.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Displaced\_Texan](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/displaced_texan/32/34_2.png) [@Displaced\_Texan](https://njgunforums.net/u/Displaced_Texan)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2024, 10:30pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/other-lower-question/474/2 "2024-11-09T22:30:55Z")
A stripped lower is always transferred as an ‘other’. You can then make it into whatever you want. ---
**Author:** ![mbjku](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/mbjku/32/570_2.png) [@mbjku](https://njgunforums.net/u/mbjku)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2024, 10:42pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/other-lower-question/474/3 "2024-11-09T22:42:53Z")
So, whats relly makes it Other? Troy is having “Other firearm” text on it. How do I explain it if no text? ---
**Author:** ![scorpio64](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/scorpio64/32/6025_2.png) [@scorpio64](https://njgunforums.net/u/scorpio64)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2024, 10:44pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/other-lower-question/474/4 "2024-11-09T22:44:19Z")
As Tex mentioned, stripped receivers and frames (the serialized part) is referred to as “other” when doing transfers. It is not a complete firearm but the part is regulated as the foundational component. The FFL will mark the COE for the lower receiver other to indicate a non actual gun but the gun part that the state regulates. ---
**Author:** ![mbjku](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/mbjku/32/570_2.png) [@mbjku](https://njgunforums.net/u/mbjku)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2024, 10:48pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/other-lower-question/474/5 "2024-11-09T22:48:21Z")
Obviously I want to build “Other” with 11.5" barrel and brace, what will say it it Other Firearm on it vs it is illigal in NJ pistol or SBR? ---
**Author:** ![scorpio64](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/scorpio64/32/6025_2.png) [@scorpio64](https://njgunforums.net/u/scorpio64)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2024, 11:13pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/other-lower-question/474/6 "2024-11-09T23:13:37Z")
> [@mbjku](#): > > Obviously I want to build “Other” Obviously, you did not make that clear in your OP. As long as you are not building an SBR and your "other: firearm (because it is not a pistol or a rifle or an SBR) will fall into the category of “other”. I have never built such a ridiculous firearm so I cant tell you the specifics of what qualifies as an “other” firearm. Other meaning a functional firearm built to the other specification. No butt stock and meets the OAL requirement are the two main things. I bet there are a few YouTube vids that explain it in depth, [![](https://njgunforums.net/uploads/default/original/1X/6b63eeb9ad3d439f4dc43940d5ecb98cc03df206.jpeg "Clarification, Other, Rifle, Pistol, Firearm and Law Folder with Brace Rules") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmaN4MsJ6tc) ---
**Author:** ![Displaced\_Texan](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/displaced_texan/32/34_2.png) [@Displaced\_Texan](https://njgunforums.net/u/Displaced_Texan)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2024, 11:20pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/other-lower-question/474/7 "2024-11-09T23:20:59Z")
As I recall, an ‘other’ firearm must be at least 26” in length, CAN have a brace, and MUST have a VFG. Not ‘meant’ to be fired from the shoulder. Unless you want to pin and weld a muzzle device, I think the magic barrel length is 12.5”, but I could be misremembering. It does NOT need to say anywhere on the weapon that it is an ‘other’ firearm. ---
**Author:** ![mbjku](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/mbjku/32/570_2.png) [@mbjku](https://njgunforums.net/u/mbjku)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2024, 11:39pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/other-lower-question/474/8 "2024-11-09T23:39:42Z")
Great, thanks! ---
**Author:** ![My1stGlock](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/my1stglock/32/4012_2.png) [@My1stGlock](https://njgunforums.net/u/My1stGlock)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2024, 1:22am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/other-lower-question/474/9 "2024-11-12T01:22:39Z")
Sounds like u building an AR-other. Yes as the other members stated 26” OAL from buffer tube to barrel, must have vertical foregrip always installed and either a pistol brace or left naked. Cannot use rifle stock then it’s construed as SBR. The magical number is 12.5” for the barrel and then u don’t have to pin and weld flash hider or brake. There used to a real nice flow chart out there. Too bad it hasn’t been reposted and made a sticky again. ---
**Author:** ![Treadstone](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/treadstone/32/1066_2.png) [@Treadstone](https://njgunforums.net/u/Treadstone)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2024, 2:19am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/other-lower-question/474/10 "2024-11-13T02:19:44Z")
There is a flowchart that’s been shared on other forums and Reddit ![IMG_0353](https://njgunforums.net/uploads/default/original/1X/9c8bd881b53c43b517eb44109bdf548e85217407.jpeg)