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take it to a non-SBR state? At that point it's technically not an SBR. But I wonder if you break any laws bringing the registered lower into a non-SBR state.... I'm military and move a bunch, just curious.

I can't give you a definitive answer other than to check the FAQs on the ATF website. I THINK they touch on this subject.

Something else to think about (and I've wondered this myself): Assuming it's ok, if you leave the state with a 16" upper on your registered lower and assuming it's your only registered lower, are you guilty of constructive intent if you leave your short upper in the safe with your non-NFA lower?

Your answer lies here

Thanks. So I can take the rifle with 16" barrel to a non sbr state if a relative keeps control of the short barel with no lower on hand.

That's how I read it.

As soon as you put a 16" barrel on your SBR it is no longer an NFA SBR. You can take it to a non SBR state.

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Thanks again for the info. Didn't want to SBR it if would have become a PITA down the road...

To me the more interesting approach is to remove the stock, keep the barrel, and bring it as a pistol.
This of course, assumes that you aren't headed to some god forsaken place that has an "assault pistol" law.