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Post by nastybutler on Dec 31, 2003 8:32:55 GMT -5
does anyone know where we stand with high capacity mags? If i remember right, the brady bill outlawed them. is the brady bill still in effect? i know we can buy "pre-ban" ones, but can firearm makers make new ones now? someone in another thread mentioned that in sept. 04 flash suppressors will be available, is that true? it is so difficult to keep up with the laws. and i am talking about federal laws, not state. I'm from Maine, so my state pretty much leaves it up to the feds to make the gun laws. (for worse, i'm sure). any help would be great, thanks!
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Post by tptplayer on Dec 31, 2003 9:17:02 GMT -5
The "assault weapon" ban will sunset on September 13, 2004 unless Congress votes to extend it. We are fortunate that it is close to election time. It is an issue that many politicians feel they can not win if they vote to extend. There are quite a few people who feel this issue caused Gore to lose the South which should have been a power base. Here are a couple of site references. I suggest that all of us write your Senator and Congressman. You don't get a lot of response but I believe they tabulate the results of letters. www.thegunzone.com/rkba/rkba-20.htmlkeepandbeararms.com/information/XcIBViewItem.asp?id=3584 |
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Post by dubbleakshun on Jan 1, 2004 10:55:02 GMT -5
Nasty,It's not so much as the flash suppressors but rather how they are attached to the barrel,meaning "Threads".This has hindered the attachment of Compensators and Muzzle Brakes on our Sporting Rifles.The front sight on alot of the Ar-15 Type Rifles cannot be removed now, in order to change out the Handguards, because of permanant attached comps and brakes.A friend of mine had to have his comp cut off on his Armalite AR-10 to swap out handguards.Wouldn't it be nice to swap out different comps and brakes, and interchange those with other rifles of different barrel lengths ?
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Post by nastybutler on Jan 1, 2004 20:16:48 GMT -5
thanks for the reply's. i'm reading about the AW ban now in my newest edition of Guns and Ammo. but what about the high capacity mags?
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Post by TA on Jan 1, 2004 21:10:01 GMT -5
High capacity magazines may not be manufactured in the U.S. (max 10 rounds) except for law enforcement. You may buy pre-ban magazines if the gun you have was in production prior to the ban. I believe this ban will sunset this coming September if it is not renewed.
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Post by dubbleakshun on Jan 1, 2004 21:54:38 GMT -5
I might add to what my esteme collegue TA has already mentioned, regarding the purchase of the Pre Ban Magzines.It is a very good idea to look for a stamping on the magazine reflecting a date prior to Sept. 14,1994, this excludes those .22 rimfire magazines.
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Post by Jeffress77 on Jan 1, 2004 22:45:27 GMT -5
high capacity magazines are still legal for carry, but not for manufacture for civilian use. The high cap mags produced today are for law enforcement only. As long as your high cap mag was produced before the ban, you are ok, unless you can get them from a law enforcement division, but good luck with that!
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Post by dubbleakshun on Jan 2, 2004 11:39:51 GMT -5
And those magazines obtained from buddies of the Law Enforcement community will have stamped on the magazine ( if manufactured after Sept.14,1994 ) "For Law Enforcement Only". Best bet is to purchase a pre ban pistol with the pre ban magazines thrown into the deal, or get a .45 acp and plan on putting a quick end to a fight.
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