Legal to purchase and own? M&P15-22

TangodownMD · Jan 4, 2013

I've combed the forums and studied the Maryland laws like a prosecutor looking for a conviction, and I cannot find anything that says I can/can't purchase and own the following:

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product4_750001_750051_777035_-1_757786_757784_757784_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y

M&P15-22 MOE - Flat Dark Earth
SKU:811035
Caliber: .22LR
Capacity: 25 Round Detachable Magazine
Barrel Length: 16" / 40.6 cm
Action: Blow Back Semi-Auto
Barrel Twist: 1 in 15"
Front Sight: Folding MBUS
Rear Sight: Folding MBUS
Overall Length: 33.75" / 85.7 cm Extended - 30.5" / 77.5 cm Collapsed
Stock: Magpul® MOE Stock (extendable)
QD Sling Swivel Attachment Point
Magpul® MOE Stock and Grip
Magpul® Folding MBUS Sights
Threaded Barrel with A1-Style Compensator (1/2 x 28” Thread)

Some clarification would be greatly appreciated. Thanks everyone. (I should have stayed in Michigan)

jonnyl · Jan 4, 2013

should be fine minus the 25 round mag. Maybe the dealer can ship the mag to a friend in a close state and you can pick it up sometime when you visit.

BTW - Welcome to the forum!

SRD · Jan 4, 2013

If you're of legal age,it's legal to own,it's just a .22 rifle.

stevo61 · Jan 4, 2013

I think the problem is the 25 round mag. I am sure someone with that knows more than me can help you. Good luck.

SRD · Jan 4, 2013

jonnyl said:
should be fine minus the 25 round mag. Maybe the dealer can ship the mag to a friend in a close state and you can pick it up sometime when you visit.

BTW - Welcome to the forum!

stevo61 said:
I think the problem is the 25 round mag. I am sure someone with that knows more than me can help you. Good luck.

Correct on the mag.

TangodownMD · Jan 4, 2013

Excellent! Thanks.

TangodownMD · Jan 4, 2013

I own a variety of handguns, it was the flash hider and stock that had me concerned....especially when S&W sells a MD Compliant version of everything.

Is the compliant version designed to make it available for sale in retail without the hoops like an assault rifle or handgun?

roady · Jan 4, 2013

Seen one at a Walmart in DE and they wouldn't sell it to me because it looks like an assault rifle. Then found one at a real gun dealer in DE they said they would sell to me. Did the paperwork and after waiting for a week they wouldn't sell it to me either because of the magazine. The couldnt get a straight answer from the ATF so they didnt want to take a chance. This sucks.....

Forest · Jan 4, 2013

TangodownMD said:
especially when S&W sells a MD Compliant version of everything.

WTF is a MD compliant version?

How does it differ from a TX compliant version or a VA compliant version?

the ONLY issue is the magazine size we have no other restrictions.

TangodownMD · Jan 4, 2013

No flash hider, 10 rd mag, fixed stock.

Drew1340 · Jan 4, 2013

none of that makes a difference, it is an unregulated firearm. the mag would be the only md issue...

roady · Jan 4, 2013

So in my case is it legal for me to buy this gun in Delaware with the 25 round magazine? I know the magazine is the illegal part but if I can legally buy the high capacity magazines out of state and bring back to MD then what's the difference?

Name Taken · Jan 4, 2013

It's kind of a gray area. The FFL really shouldnt sell the gun and magazine together. They would be able to sell the gun without the magazine then you could buy the mag from them seperate.

I believe selling both at the same time together would not be following MD FFL laws and thus would make the sale illegal.

roady · Jan 4, 2013

Name Taken said:
It's kind of a gray area. The FFL really shouldnt sell the gun and magazine together. They would be able to sell the gun without the magazine then you could buy the mag from them seperate.

I believe selling both at the same time together would not be following MD FFL laws and thus would make the sale illegal.

Thanks for the info. I may talk to the dealer again.

NateIU10 · Jan 4, 2013

Name Taken said:
It's kind of a gray area. The FFL really shouldnt sell the gun and magazine together. They would be able to sell the gun without the magazine then you could buy the mag from them seperate.

I believe selling both at the same time together would not be following MD FFL laws and thus would make the sale illegal.

Huh? You have to comply with the laws of both states. MD law says you can't purchase the mag in MD. It therefore still complies with both if you purchase with mag in DE.

OP, just transfer it at a non MD ffl and three mag becomes a non issue.

NateIU10 · Jan 4, 2013

roady said:
Thanks for the info. I may talk to the dealer again.

It's not a grey area, really.

roady · Jan 4, 2013

NateIU10 said:
It's not a grey area, really.

It is really crazy. The dealer was super nice about everything but really playing it safe as not to get either one of us in jam. He even called a dealer in MD and that dealer said he wouldnt sell it that way. I think all dealers are playing it extra safe right now.

NateIU10 · Jan 4, 2013

roady said:
It is really crazy. The dealer was super nice about everything but really playing it safe as not to get either one of us in jam. He even called a dealer in MD and that dealer said he wouldnt sell it that way. I think all dealers are playing it extra safe right now.

I understand, but it's completely legal. MSP has told people it is. It complies with all the laws. I understand caution though I guess.

annihilation-time · Jan 4, 2013

roady said:
It is really crazy. The dealer was super nice about everything but really playing it safe as not to get either one of us in jam. He even called a dealer in MD and that dealer said he wouldnt sell it that way. I think all dealers are playing it extra safe right now.

He should have called MSP.

amoebicmagician · Jan 4, 2013

TangodownMD said:
I've combed the forums and studied the Maryland laws like a prosecutor looking for a conviction, and I cannot find anything that says I can/can't purchase and own the following:

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product4_750001_750051_777035_-1_757786_757784_757784_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y

M&P15-22 MOE - Flat Dark Earth
SKU:811035
Caliber: .22LR
Capacity: 25 Round Detachable Magazine
Barrel Length: 16" / 40.6 cm
Action: Blow Back Semi-Auto
Barrel Twist: 1 in 15"
Front Sight: Folding MBUS
Rear Sight: Folding MBUS
Overall Length: 33.75" / 85.7 cm Extended - 30.5" / 77.5 cm Collapsed
Stock: Magpul® MOE Stock (extendable)
QD Sling Swivel Attachment Point
Magpul® MOE Stock and Grip
Magpul® Folding MBUS Sights
Threaded Barrel with A1-Style Compensator (1/2 x 28” Thread)

Some clarification would be greatly appreciated. Thanks everyone. (I should have stayed in Michigan)

I ordered a special from Ruger for a 10-22 that included some BX-25 mags, 25 rounders. The advice above is sound, it's perfectly legal to own, just send the mags to a friend out of state.

I'm not suggesting you do this, but remember that the law only bans TRANSFER in MD, if you owned that mag, they can't take it from you and it's not illegal to posses, just transfer

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