"State Compliant" Ruger AR-556

[dreadpirate]

I am curious about this new offering from Ruger (although would probably buy a custom rifle from you if I were in the market). The following is from a promotional email I received from Ruger. Do you believe this rifle to be Maryland compliant? It does not seem to have a heavy profile barrel.

http://www.ruger.com/products/ar556/index.html

"Now available in a state compliant model that is legal for sale in the following, otherwise restricted locations: Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Puerto Rico."

 

[engine42410]

What about the Ruger SR556, is this rifle legal to own in Maryland. Are there any bushmaster rifles legal to own in Maryland and is the Rock River LAR-15 AR15 ok to buy in this state.

 

[BigDaddy]

SR556 banned
LAR-15 some models are legal
Bushmaster ?? There is a SB281 FAQ thread that claims a specific model is meant by the language in the law that says "Bushmaster semi auto". Other people seem to think any Bushmaster would be illegal.

http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=114585&highlight=sb281

Read it and weep
http://mdsp.maryland.gov/Organization/Pages/CriminalInvestigationBureau/LicensingDivision/Firearms/FirearmSearch.aspx

 

[dreadpirate]

Read it and weep
http://mdsp.maryland.gov/Organization/Pages/CriminalInvestigationBureau/LicensingDivision/Firearms/FirearmSearch.aspx

"Ruger SR 556 E State Compliant Model 5915" banned for reason "Copy of the Colt AR15" What about AR-556? Of course (1) Ruger does not mention BAR, and (2) that State Compliant AR-556 has a one size fits all restrictions from several states rolled into one rifle.

Well - appreciate the effort anyways Ruger.

[EDIT] Wait a minute - the SR 556 has a piston driven action - not gas impingement; how is that an AR 15 copy? Oh never mind!! Stupid law anyways!!!

 

[annihilation-time]

The rifle is heavier. I would like to think it comes from the barrel.

 

[redeemed.man]

"Ruger SR 556 E State Compliant Model 5915" banned for reason "Copy of the Colt AR15" What about AR-556? Of course (1) Ruger does not mention BAR, and (2) that State Compliant AR-556 has a one size fits all restrictions from several states rolled into one rifle.

Well - appreciate the effort anyways Ruger.

[EDIT] Wait a minute - the SR 556 has a piston driven action - not gas impingement; how is that an AR 15 copy? Oh never mind!! Stupid law anyways!!!

What is the difference between this and the SR 556?

 

[annihilation-time]

What is the difference between this and the SR 556?

AR = Direct impingement
SR = Gas piston

 

[redeemed.man]

AR = Direct impingement
SR = Gas piston

So let me get this straight the SR556 which is gas piston and not really an AR copy is banned but this AR556 which is direct impingement like a traditional AR is not banned? WTF?

 

[annihilation-time]

So let me get this straight the SR556 which is gas piston and not really an AR copy is banned but this AR556 which is direct impingement like a traditional AR is not banned? WTF?

Liberal logic.

 

[altima98]

So let me get this straight the SR556 which is gas piston and not really an AR copy is banned but this AR556 which is direct impingement like a traditional AR is not banned? WTF?

Lazy ARSE MDSP researcher

 

[dreadpirate]

Well - this is going to go well for Engage - not so much for Ruger.

 

[virgo919]

Dose anyone know if you change out the barrel on the Ruger AR 556 model 8500 on the non state compliant model to a HBAR , will it be compliant in Md ?

 

[virgo919]

Dose anyone know if you CHANGE out the barrel on the Ruger AR 556 model 8500 on the non state compliant model to a HBAR , will it be compliant in Md ?

 

[BigDaddy]

You would have to do it out of state, then you would have a Franken-Ruger. Why not just start with a generic lower and build your own?

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