Posted: 4/7/2009 1:29:59 PM EDT
| I've been shopping for an AR of some variety for awhile now (yes, watching prices escalate wildly, and ammo evaporate before my very eyes), but I must go through my process. Anyway, I have what is probably a stupid question. Some of Colt's AR's are stamped with these dire warnings "Restricted" and "Restricted; Law Enforcement Use Only" or some such language. My question is: does this mean anything? I'm just a civilian living in Texas. Am I not allowed to own one of these things (like the 6920)? My gut tells me that I could stamp for "For Armegeddon Only" and it would have the all of the legal effect of a do not disturb sign. |
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Don't worry about it, they are left overs from the ban. Buy and be happy. I would say at this late date it is a marketing gimmick. wrong. they are on the gun because the MT line is ban state legal, and they are not Like I said, marketing gimmick. 
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Don't worry about it, they are left overs from the ban. Buy and be happy. I would say at this late date it is a marketing gimmick. wrong. they are on the gun because the MT line is ban state legal, and they are not Like I said, marketing gimmick. 
Did you not understand what he said? For example you can't own a LE6920 in New York, but you can own a MT6400C. The LE/MIL/GOV marks are there so they can't be used in a state like New York. How is that a marketing gimmick? By the way, other AR15 manufacturers put them on their guns as well...
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Don't worry about it, they are left overs from the ban. Buy and be happy. I would say at this late date it is a marketing gimmick. wrong. they are on the gun because the MT line is ban state legal, and they are not Quoted:
Did you not understand what he said? For example you can't own a LE6920 in New York, but you can own a MT6400C. The LE/MIL/GOV marks are there so they can't be used in a state like New York. How is that a marketing gimmick? By the way, other AR15 manufacturers put them on their guns as well... This. |
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Don't worry about it, they are left overs from the ban. Buy and be happy. I would say at this late date it is a marketing gimmick. wrong. they are on the gun because the MT line is ban state legal, and they are not Like I said, marketing gimmick.
Did you not understand what he said? For example you can't own a LE6920 in New York, but you can own a MT6400C. The LE/MIL/GOV marks are there so they can't be used in a state like New York. How is that a marketing gimmick? By the way, other AR15 manufacturers put them on their guns as well... Those states have the laws they have, but the marking means absolutely NOTHING. I can buy guns with that marking as a private individual and not violate any law. The other models are legal in those states because of their configuration, not because they lack some trendy 2005 markings. |
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yeah and a lot of people have no idea. thats why thy are marked. but we all know colt spends soooo much time and money on advertising  I'm thinking the gimmick is aimed towards governmental purchasing agents and agency decision makers. "Gotta buy Colt... it's restricted from sale to mere civilians!" |
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yeah and a lot of people have no idea. thats why thy are marked. but we all know colt spends soooo much time and money on advertising I'm thinking the gimmick is aimed towards governmental purchasing agents and agency decision makers. "Gotta buy Colt... it's restricted from sale to mere civilians!" Seriously? You're kidding right? ETA: Nevermind I just saw your post count. 
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yeah and a lot of people have no idea. thats why thy are marked. but we all know colt spends soooo much time and money on advertising I'm thinking the gimmick is aimed towards governmental purchasing agents and agency decision makers. "Gotta buy Colt... it's restricted from sale to mere civilians!" Seriously? You're kidding right? ETA: Nevermind I just saw your post count. http://www.mobley.org/kyle/smilies/troll.gif What does my post count have to do with anything, besides your apparent need to fling poo? |
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yeah and a lot of people have no idea. thats why thy are marked. but we all know colt spends soooo much time and money on advertising I'm thinking the gimmick is aimed towards governmental purchasing agents and agency decision makers. "Gotta buy Colt... it's restricted from sale to mere civilians!" they know different. and if they dont they dont need to be in LE |