Is it illegal to mount a bayonet?

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Is it illegal to mount a bayonet?

Posted: 8/19/2004 7:43:19 PM EDT

I did a search here, read through the ATF logs, checked state regs and couldn't find anything about mounting a bayonet on a weapon.

Maybe my researching skills need honing, but I thought it was illegal. The AWB only states that you can't have a lug / mount - nothing about afixing a bayonet to a weapon (such as a shotgun, preban, etc.)

So who knows the answer?

Posted: 8/19/2004 7:44:47 PM EDT

[#1]

I guess if its preban , you can (shrug)

Posted: 8/19/2004 7:47:00 PM EDT

[#2]

Is it illegal to mount a bayonet?
I don't know, but I bet it would hurt!

Posted: 8/19/2004 7:49:54 PM EDT

[#3]

I figure if it is a preban you could, but what do i know

Posted: 8/19/2004 7:52:59 PM EDT

[#4]

TECHNICALLY, I don't think it would be illegal to duct-tape a bayonet to a post-ban - but I'm not a lawyer, nor do I intend to test it

ETA: Never mind, I misunderstood your question

Posted: 8/19/2004 7:54:55 PM EDT

[#5]

Man, I could've sworn it would be illegal to throw a bayonet on the shotgun and head out to the range.

I hope I'm wrong, but I've been telling people that it was against the law. Damn, I might earn dipshit status here, pretty soon.

Posted: 8/19/2004 8:05:04 PM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:

Is it illegal to mount a bayonet?
I don't know, but I bet it would hurt!

just make sure you are not using a single point sling when you sling it over your back

Posted: 8/19/2004 8:05:29 PM EDT

[#7]

You can mount a boyonet on a pump shotgun. But not on anything that is semi-auto and post-ban.

Posted: 8/19/2004 8:06:06 PM EDT

[#8]

It's only the bayo lug that's illegal... if you didn't have an actual lug, though.... hmmmm

Posted: 8/19/2004 8:07:29 PM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
It's only the bayo lug that's illegal... if you didn't have an actual lug, though.... hmmmm

How about a really sharp, pointy muzzle brake?

Posted: 8/19/2004 8:13:47 PM EDT

[#10]

82ndAbn, you are not talking about the bayonet lug right? You are asking about actually going outside with a bayonet attached to the shotgun or rifle, right?

If the second was the case, I would bet there is some law out there prohibiting it. If you want to find out, check your states firearms laws.

Posted: 8/19/2004 8:14:28 PM EDT

[#11]

Well in a few weeks we wont have to worry will we?

Posted: 8/19/2004 8:24:45 PM EDT

[#12]

I have never heard of or seen any law that stops someone from mounting a bayonet to a firearm for which it is legal to do so. I know there is no law in ohio, or federal. I don't think it's much of a deal to most people, the gun is far more dangerous than the pig sticker.

Look at guns like the M44 it's bayo is premanently attached , and is just moved into place. If you own a gun with a bayo lug you should own the bayo for it. It's kinda fun to throw the M9 on the Mossberg 590.

Posted: 8/19/2004 8:25:35 PM EDT

[#13]

Quoted:

Is it illegal to mount a bayonet?
I don't know, but I bet it would hurt!

You just made Mountain Dew come out of my nose. It hurt.

Thanks a lot.

Posted: 8/19/2004 8:29:22 PM EDT

[#14]

Quoted:
82ndAbn, you are not talking about the bayonet lug right? You are asking about actually going outside with a bayonet attached to the shotgun or rifle, right?

If the second was the case, I would bet there is some law out there prohibiting it. If you want to find out, check your states firearms laws.

I tried that lippo, I didn't have any luck. And yes, I am refering to your second point. Not interested in lug / mount info (there's more than a ton of that on the web).

Posted: 8/19/2004 8:31:20 PM EDT

[#15]

Quoted:
I have never heard of or seen any law that stops someone from mounting a bayonet to a firearm for which it is legal to do so. I know there is no law in ohio, or federal. I don't think it's much of a deal to most people, the gun is far more dangerous than the pig sticker.

Look at guns like the M44 it's bayo is premanently attached , and is just moved into place. If you own a gun with a bayo lug you should own the bayo for it. It's kinda fun to throw the M9 on the Mossberg 590.

Yes, I have a 590 and an M9 as well.

Posted: 8/19/2004 10:04:27 PM EDT

[#16]

I got a bayonet for my Enfield .303.

Posted: 8/19/2004 10:08:52 PM EDT

[#17]

I honestly don't care about being able to mount a bayonet on my "assault weapon" but to ban them seems silly. Drive by bayonettings are shall we say "rare"

Posted: 8/19/2004 10:14:12 PM EDT

[#18]

Quoted:
I honestly don't care about being able to mount a bayonet on my "assault weapon" but to ban them seems silly. Drive by bayonettings are shall we say "rare"

Hey, you'll never find me disagreeing with you there. There has never been a crime committed with an afixed bayonet.

I was under the assumption that the gun grabbers might have passed another panic attack law.

Posted: 8/19/2004 10:18:22 PM EDT

[#19]

Flash suppressors, I just don't understand why it was banned. It's not gonna effect criminal activity

Posted: 8/20/2004 8:28:45 AM EDT

[#20]

Roger that. And I wonder how many criminals decided not to commit a crime because they couldn't use a pistol gripped weapon.

Posted: 8/20/2004 8:31:57 AM EDT

[#21]

There's a bunch of SKSs out there with bayonets permanently attached to them.

Posted: 8/20/2004 8:35:14 AM EDT

[#22]

Quoted:
There's a bunch of SKSs out there with bayonets permanently attached to them.

That's why I'm beginning to believe that I've been wrong all this time.

Posted: 8/20/2004 8:42:20 AM EDT

[#23]

You can mount a bayo on anything that can legally have a bayo lug. The only exception that I am aware of would be Chinese-made SKS rifles. They can have the lug, but the ATF ruled that they could not have the bayos attached. As a practical matter, the front-line ATF guys could not care less.

If a weapon doesn't have a bayo lug, you can tape, glue, wire a bayo to it and be legal.

It's all about the lug. I am refering only to fed law. Your State mileage may vary.

In some states it is illegal to have in your possession a knife over a certain length or with a cutting edge on more than one side.

Posted: 8/20/2004 12:56:55 PM EDT

[#24]

Quoted:
You can mount a bayo on anything that can legally have a bayo lug. The only exception that I am aware of would be Chinese-made SKS rifles. They can have the lug, but the ATF ruled that they could not have the bayos attached.

The ATF does not make laws, so if there is no Federal law or State law permitting it, the ATF can piss up a rope.

ATF =