A YouTube first! I melt aluminum cans, cast it in a mold, and then machine into an AR-15 lower receiver.
***There is not enough information included in this video to build a firearm. Not even close!***
This was a huge project for me, and I learned a lot. I also made a multi-part video series of the complete build with all the challenges, hiccups, and details, so check out those vids if you want more.
FAQ:
1. How long did it take? I estimate it took 30-40 hours over a 2 month period to build.
2. Why not buy an 80% lower? This was all about the challenge and learning more metalworking skills. I wasn’t going for easy or fast. I had a blast making this!
3. Is it legal? Yes, it is legal to build a gun for personal use without a license or permit.
4. Will you sell it or make me one? No. I do not have a permit to sell guns. Period.
5. Don’t you know it’s not safe to shoot at water? Not true. Bullets may ricochet off of water, just like they could off of steel, stone, or other hard surfaces. As long as you are aware of that fact and make sure the shot is safe even if it ricochets, then it’s fine.
6. Do you have any idea where those bullets are going that you shoot at the water? Yes, into the hill that rises 30 feet up behind it. The video may be deceiving, but there is more than enough of a backstop there.
7. Aren’t you worried about lead in the water? No. Bullets contain elemental lead which is extremely stable and won’t leach into the water. If the bullets were on the ground anywhere in the collection area of the pond every time it rains it would be the same effect as the bullet being in the pond due to run-off. Also, fishing tackle and sinkers are often made of lead as well.
8. Whats the song in the outro? Battleground, by Ethan Meixsell
9. Do you have to put a serial number on it? No, it’s not required by law. But FC101 just made sense. Of course, that was before I started GunCraft101 and moved the video over here!
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I feel like this video was subtly trash talking pbr, he called the few cans "soda cans" and in the end called the emptys "trash" bravo sir bravo
Does any one know what ar in ar 15 stands for hint its not assualt rifle
Sir great stuff thank you very much
Mantap om!!!
Kagak ngerti bahasa Indonesia!!! 😁
you could do this so much faster if you just molded the lower and then sand it all down and stuff
Drink the beer 🍺 first! Shoot the empty can.
ADD A CAN CANNON!!!!
dont try this at home for fucks sake, please dont try this at home!!!!!!!!!!!
Isnt this, like, illegal?
IT'S JUST THAT EASY!
You have so many wonderful tools. I am jealous!
Manual ghost gunning.
Fully Semiautomatic Assault Soda
Dat chicken dou lol haha
That is one beautiful rifle. I'm not to into guns but I really enjoyed watching you manufacture that weapon your work is phenomenal right down to the detail if I didn't know any better I would swear that rifle was manufactured in a warehouse your work is breath taking….. I don't know were you learned your skill but it's second to none. Have a good day GOD SPEED and may America remain a free to bare arms country forever…
And the only regulated part of the gun is the receiver.
dam what are we made of then
uh, out-damn-standing!! wooo!!!
one mans bitch is another mans pimp
All this equipment and he has no tig welder.
Murican-made🇺🇸
This is why I'm glad mil spec forged Anderson lowers are $38+tax (Forging blanks ready to machine are only $15) here lmao that's a ton of work!
Like a pro makes it look easy like making mac and cheese…