SillySauce
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- Sep 30, 2016
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So, if the tac 14 and mossberg shockwave transfer as a pistol in MD does that mean that I can put a pistol grip stock on it and not use the handle grip?
You can't put a pistol grip stock on any pistol unless its SBRed.
I believe you are referring to a vertical forgrip which is not allowed in a pistol. It would possibly reclassify it as an AOW. Technically the tac14 is not a pistol by ATF rules though. It is transferred under the same regulated firearm rules in MD which is confusing.
To my knowledge you can add a pistol grip if you like and can also add a brace legally. There are companies that sell assemblies with both. Adding the grip and brace changes the overall length which may reclassify the firearm as a pistol under ATF rules.
Clear a mud right? IANAL.
Just a pistol grip would be a no-no as it would reduce the overall length. It would make it a AOW and require a tax stamp. Pistol grip with arm brace would be okay as it would increase the overall length, and some are sold already in this configuration.
Just a pistol grip would be a no-no as it would reduce the overall length. It would make it a AOW and require a tax stamp. Pistol grip with arm brace would be okay as it would increase the overall length, and some are sold already in this configuration.
how about taking a tac14 and making form 1 or whatever to make it a short barrel shotgun? is that legal in MD or becausse it was never sold as a "shotgun" it can never be one.
I see that SillySauce deleted his post supra, but he asked if it's sold as a pistol, and you need an HQL, why can't you swap the raptor grip for a pistol grip?
Made sense to me, but I'm the dumbest sunuvabitch that ever drew a breath.
This class of weapon has to be 26" or longer overall length. Installing the pistol grip would make it shorter than 26", which would be bad unless you had already gotten the tax stamp.
Even though you need a Handgun QL, the > 26" still applies?
It's not really a handgun?
"Maryland: We used to be good"
The 26" length is a federal requirement.
How is the Tac 14 sold in Maryland? Is it not a handgun, even though one needs an HQL? Is it sold as a 'firearm' and thus the Federal > 26" comes into play?
Not trying to be argumentative, just trying to understand.