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You are correct sir. I based my comments assuming the ban will sunset. And I guarantee it will. It MUST by law. They could pass a similar or worse ban before it dies but this one WILL die.
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I'm new to all this so forgive me.
What is the difference b/n the pre-ban and post-ban receivers. If there is a difference, why did they make the change? What is it in the AWB 1994 that stopped the making of those certain receivers?
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The difference in function, fit, and design is ZERO. The difference is only in the eyes of the law.
If the reciever was configured in an evil Assault Rifle configuration before the 1994 Assault Weapon Ban (AWB), then it is grandfathered and allowed to keep the evil features. If it was made AFTER the 1994 AWB then it may not have the evil features.
Basically, the preban recievers may have uppers on them that include bayonet lugs and flash suppressors. Postban recievers must have permanently attached somethings on the end of the barrel and no bayonet lug.
To make this really clear, put two rifles side by each with exactly the same function, caliber, magazines, etc. One can have the bayo lug and threaded flash suppressor, one must not have the bayo lug and the supressor whatever it is must be welded on.
Functionally, you could swap the two uppers and they would both still work on their new lowers. But you would be commiting a felony by doing so.
No one on this board is really clear on why this makes America safer, but we are all sure it must or our beloved leaders wouldn't have passed the law in the first place. Would they?