FAQ
Ordering and Shipping
When Will My Order Ship?
Upper receivers are currently shipping within 2-4 Business Days and Small Parts within 1-2 Business Days.
When Will I Receive a Tracking Number?
Upon placing your order, you will promptly receive a confirmation email. Subsequently, a second email containing your tracking number will be sent once the order has been shipped.
Can I Cancel My Order?
Yes. To cancel your order, please notify us promptly at Contact Us so we can get the process started.
Can I Change My Order After Placing?
No. Please contact our support team at Contact Us to get the issue resolved.
Do you ship to my state?
We do not ship to New Jersey or Washington State. For all other states we adhere to local guidelines based on the delivery address of the item. Prior to placing an order, please consult your local laws and regulations.
Do you ship internationally?
No. We only ship to the continental United States of America.
I Received a Damaged/Defective Item Can I get a Replacement or Refund?
Yes. The handling of replacements and refunds is conducted on a case-by-case basis. For resolution of any issues, reach out to our support team at Contact Us.
What Payment Methods Do You Accept?
We accept Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, and Discover Debit/Credit cards. We do not accept any gift cards at this time.
I Forgot to Add a Coupon To My Order Can it Be Added Afterwards?
No. We are not able to modify an order after it has been placed.
Product Information
Do Your Build Kits Include a Lower?
No, we do not include any lower receivers with our build kits.
What Lower Receivers Will Your AR-15 Uppers Work With?
Our AR-15 Upper Receivers are compatible with any Mil-Spec Lower Receiver.
What Lower Receivers Will Your 9MM Uppers Work With?
Our 9MM Upper Receivers are compatible with any Mil-Spec AR-15 lower with a magazine conversion or a dedicated AR-9 lower receiver. They will work with Colt and Glock Style lowers and magazines.
What Lower Receivers Will Your AR-10 Uppers Work With?
Due to the lack of a “Mil-Spec” or one-size-fits-all design for the AR-10 platform not all lower receivers will work. Our AR-10 Uppers are DPMS High Profile and commonly used lowers are CMMG, Anderson, Aero Precision. The rear radius of our upper is ¾”.
What Thread Pitch is This Upper/Barrel?
Our Uppers are all grouped by caliber,
.22LR/.223/5.56 are 1/2x28 TPI
.300/7.62x39/.308/.350/6mm ARC/6.5 Grendel/6.5 Creedmoor/8.6 Blackout are 5/8x24 TPI
9MM are 1/2x36 TPI
What Is the Inner Diameter of This Handguard?
All of our AR-15/AR-9 platform rails have an inner diameter of 1.365 inches.
All of our AR-10 platform rails have an inner diameter of 1.581 inches.
Do I need a License or FFL to Purchase This?
No. Although we hold an FFL for compliance, we do not sell or handle the transfer of federally regulated parts, including Lower Receivers, Suppressors, and similar items. Our operations align with local and state regulations, such as those for high capacity magazine bans. Prior to making a purchase, please ensure to verify the rules and regulations applicable in your area.
Do You Sell Serialized (100%) Lower Receivers?
No. We do not sell any complete lower receivers. If you are looking for a complete lower for your upper receiver you can reach out to our team here Contact Us and they will assist you in selecting a lower receiver that will function with your upper.
General Information
So Are You A Real Company?
Believe it or not we still do get this question every now and then. Yes we are!!! We have been around since 2014 and have successfully produced and delivered over 100,000 built uppers along with hundreds of thousands of other AR related components.
Where Are You Located?
We are located at 836 Bill France Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32117.
I’m Local, Can I Pick My Order Up?
No. We are also an active machine shop and operate under the same roof. We can not allow any customers in the building for sales.
American Made!
Yes! Our Uppers are not only entirely manufactured in the USA but also boast a significant majority of parts produced in-house, right here in Daytona Beach, FL.
Are you Ghost Firearms or Grid Defense?
We began as Ghost Firearms in 2014 and in 2018 we decided to change our name to Grid Defense to differentiate our firearms from "Ghost 80% type guns". But instead of completely changing our name and causing confusion with existing Ghost customers we chose to still maintain and support the original Ghost Firearms product line.
Do You Offer A LEO/First Responder/Military Discount?
Yes! Please reach out to us and a member of our team here Contact Us and we will provide you with a discount code.
Someone Sent me an E-mail Asking for an ID is it real?
Yes, we use a fraud detection system to help us prevent scammers and stolen cards from being used. If you receive an email from sales@ghostrifles.com asking for a photo ID that is us any other email is not us, and please do not send them anything or click any links from them.