I'd agree. Nothing in MD law exempts C&Rs from this stupidity.Great question, butI'll bet because C&R is federal and HBAR is Md. Law then no.
I'd assume it's one of those things that no one would ever notice or care until the rifle is used in an unlawful way. Then it's just another charge they can slap you with.Has anyone ever been prosecuted for having a non-HBAR rifle? Does anyone in law enforcement care, or even know what they're looking at?
Don't know the answer to the first question. I would say "no" to both parts of second question. Please, don't get me started about lawyers and stupid Md. Laws thoughHas anyone ever been prosecuted for having a non-HBAR rifle? Does anyone in law enforcement care, or even know what they're looking at?
Absolutely, but think of how many times you have seen a crime in Md. committed with an illegal AR, then think about how much it impedes honest law abiding people from owning one. (True intent)I'd assume it's one of those things that no one would ever notice or care until the rifle is used in an unlawful way. Then it's just another charge they can slap you with.
Even if the use may not be unlawful, they can try to get you on a possession technicality.I'd assume it's one of those things that no one would ever notice or care until the rifle is used in an unlawful way. Then it's just another charge they can slap you with.
Unless it was owned prior to 2013.Even if the use may not be unlawful, they can try to get you on a possession technicality.
I think if you transfer a pre-2013 lower it's no longer considered pre-2013. The transfer had to occur before Oct. 2013Unless it was owned prior to 2013.
Could it be sold as separate parts? Meaning transfer the lower and sell the upper in a different transaction?
Yes, I know. Hence the question about separating the upper and lowerI think if you transfer a pre-2013 lower it's no longer considered pre-2013. The transfer had to occur before Oct. 2013
I'd agree. Nothing in MD law exempts C&Rs from this stupidity.
Yes, I know. Hence the question about separating the upper and lower
There is no exemption for long guns that are C&R, from Maryland State Statute. We tried, it got added, it got removed.Title says it all. Will a 1975 Colt SP1 AR be exempt from the HBAR reg, once it hits 50 years old and becomes a C&R?
If it is owned prior to Oct 1, 2013, then it is grandfathered, but cannot be transferred in state with the exception of inheritance on your death.Unless it was owned prior to 2013.
Yes, it can be sold as separate parts, but all current laws would apply with regards to what upper could be attached to the lower, so HBAR only for the upper for any 5.56/.223, any other caliber, it doesn't matter.Could it be sold as separate parts? Meaning transfer the lower and sell the upper in a different transaction?
A pre Oct 1, 2013 lower can be transferred at any time, the issue is, all current laws now apply.I think if you transfer a pre-2013 lower it's no longer considered pre-2013. The transfer had to occur before Oct. 2013
Other than the owner being able to sell a rifle, none.Yes you could . But ( at least I'm not seeing) any advantage to doing so .
Yep, the parts will never equal the whole.Well there is that .
But what with original SP-1 going for Collector Prices , I had gone into auto pilot thinking a PA or VA gun show, or a larger forum with nationwide membership to reach the targeted potential buyers .