Posted: 3/11/2002 1:39:09 PM EDT
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This might sound like a stupid question, but I am arguing with a coworker about what is allowable on preban rifles. He say that a preban rifle configured with a fixed stock before the 94 ban, cannot have a collapsible stock put on it. I have spoken with a class 3 dealer here in town, and a class 2 dealer who specializes in ar's, and they have both said yes you. I say you can please advise. eagle1911 |
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If the rifle is a grandfathered pre-ban, and has been maintained in that status properly since 9/13/94, then you can legally put any preban features on it you like, regardless of what it actually had on or before 9/13/94. There are certain rifles (like various configurations of Mini-14) which are exempted by name and model from the 94 AW ban - those that are allowed to have certain pre-ban features even on post-ban guns, provided that it's identical to a factory model sold on some date named in the AW ban - for THOSE post-ban guns which are allowed pre-ban features, they're only allowed to be kept in factory trim, or have to comply with the AW ban. |
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Thanks circuits, I just needed verification from another source. I figured the two dealers would be enough, but it is not. One dealer is one he said would tell me I could not do it. It is a losing battle with him. When I build ars, or buy pre bans to configure to what I want, I make sure to check the laws and see what they say, as well as consult with the gunsmith I have work on my guns. Since they have contract with several government agencies, I think they would not want to jeopardize their licenses. Anyway thanks again. Eagle1911 |
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Too bad no one has to check the laws when buying a car for all of its evil features. 1. Too heavy and will kill more people in a crash 2. Too fast same thing 3. Too powerful... 4. Too much displacement = too much pollution = bad lungs 5. The list goes on and on. Don't worry, I think most anyone should have what ever car they wish as long as they can drive it safely. I think the libs need to look at the real threats to our every day lives. |
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The question would be, was the rifle in question assembled in a banned configuration BEFORE '94? If it wasn't (just a receiver, no evil features, etc...) it was not grandfathered and it would be illegal to modify it now. This isn't a very likely possibility, and even if it was, the burden of proof still lies in the prosecution (for now.) |