If they wanted to ban SBRs, they would have specifically made mention of SBRs like other states with NFA bans.
Regarding the copy-cat clause,
A copy-cat is any semi-auto centerfire RIFLE that uses a detachable magazine with 2 or more evil features. SBR's do not fall under this category as they are not rifles, they are SBR's.
I think I understand what squirrels is getting at but I do not agree simply because Maryland clearly defines an SBR to be a handgun... But then you have to remind yourself to stop thinking like the BATF or anyone knowledgable about firearms because Maryland firearms laws were written by a bunch of gun-grabbing buffoons that don't know which end of the barrel the round comes out.
4-301(B) defines an ASSAULT LONG GUN as any weapon listed under § 5–101(R)(2).
Notice the absence of the word rifle, shotgun, SBR, SBS, handgun, etc. in the title "ASSAULT LONG GUN"
Listed under § 5–101(R)(2) is (xv) Colt AR–15, CAR–15, and all imitations except Colt AR–15 Sporter H–BAR rifle;
Again, the absence of rifle, or SBR in the § 5–101(R)(2) description of the firearm listed as Colt AR-15
So since § 5–101(R)(2) description of Colt AR–15 does not identify it as any particular class of firearm (rifle, SBR, handgun, etc.), Maryland's definition of an ASSAULT LONG GUN would be all encompassing and include all classifications of Colt AR-15s except H-BARs. (And the AR-15 pistols included on the handgun roster)
Again, I do not agree with this, but I understand what (I think) he is trying to say.
But do SBR AR & AK purchases require a MSP regulated firearm background check and a 77r? If not, then they aren't Maryland-regulated Assault Weapons, so that list doesn't apply.
*IANAL nor have I ever made an NFA purchase
There is some good info here, but also some misleading bad info hope some can decipher!
This isn't inside info. It is what MSP and ATF explained during the session yesterday to all FFL's in attendance.
Im done. Some of you guys are just nutz.
No. You can take a receiver off the NFA roles by writing a letter to ATF. Then it will revert to being a normal regulated firearm (in MD). A barrel under 16" is a SBR. If it is not registered it is illegal. If it is registered as a SBR, it can ONLY be transferred with a stamp.
An SBR is a short-barreled rifle. Not a long gun. Any copycat provisions cannot link them.
(I) A SEMIAUTOMATIC CENTERFIRE RIFLE THAT CAN ACCEPT A DETACHABLE MAGAZINE AND HAS ANY TWO OF THE FOLLOWING:
The biggest problem with the copycat criteria is that you can't have a folding stock and use a suppressor simultaneously. There are really very few "serious" non-assault-long-guns, including SBRs, that will get caught up in the OAL test (Tavor and PS90 come to mind).
This, from talking to my local FFL who was at the meeting. They really didn't clear up much. They still don't have their act together. I'd drop the NFA talk right now as most of these ass hats don't know anything about it. Please don't give them any ideas!!!!!!!. The less said about Class III the better!!! Even the dealers were avoiding the issue at the meeting so as to keep it under the radar.
Bottom line. they still don't really know what the final deal will be on much. Gun Apps will go from $10 to $50. The MD Firearms Dealers Assoc. really dropped the ball drooping their lawsuit. It's still amazing that a law can be passed with no vehicle in place to implement it, waiting period for instance. Time for a huge class action suit by all those who bought and paid for their guns before 10/1 and are now screwed.
This whole law is got to be discriminatory against poor people. Where's the NAACP and ACLU when something like this is passed? Oh that's right, they're busy sueing because people can't afford $20 for a picture ID to vote.
My main point is drop the Class III talk before they decide to do something about that also.
The copycat definition never says long gun.
Except for the 29" minimum, copycat was mostly neutered, so I'm not overly concerned with it.
-Jim