Purchasing an AR15 (in Maryland)

myongha · Jan 13, 2014

Hello everybody. New to the community. Joined to see if anyone could help me with a few questions I have. So I live in the great "gun loving" state of Maryland...I want to get a Sig Sauer M400 Swat (AR-15). Even though
the government supposedly banned AR-15, I heard there was a workaround (something about an HBAR)...could someone explain that to me. If I don't buy in Maryland, could I buy it at a gun show in Virginia/Pennsylvania and bring it back? Or could I get a buddy living in another state to buy it for me then have it transferred? Sorry if this is a bad set of questions. Thanks everybody.

BUFF7MM · Jan 13, 2014

HBAR= heavy barrel they are legal for sale in Maryland, some dealers say Colt HBAR only, some say all HBAR's are good to go. You could go out of state to buy an HBAR good luck finding an FFL that will do it, I'm sure there are some out there. There are a couple of IP's ( industry partners) that are members here that did have a few HBAR'S in stock.
Your buddy cannot buy it and transfer it unless it's an HBAR, and since it's an HBAR you should pick it up yourself.

Venge · Jan 13, 2014

You cannot buy that rifle in MD. It's not an hbar. You also can't buy it in another state and bring it back because you're subject to MD law regarding the ban.

Welcome.

myongha · Jan 13, 2014

is the Sig Sauer M400 considered an HBAR?

Sc0tt556 · Jan 13, 2014

Sig m400 is NOT an HBAR so it is banned in MD. Sig M556 piston AR is an HBAR that can be pirchased here.

Colt and Wintham Weaponry HBARs are also nice and cheaper than the sig M556

Also, the Engage Armament sells its own brand of HBAR ARs

My suggestion is go visit a shop near you

natsb · Jan 13, 2014

The M400 Swat is availble in a Maryland compliant model. Just find a local Sig dealer ( an IP would be best) and order one, then enjoy.

https://www.sigsauer.com/CatalogProductDetails/sigm400-swat-co-il-hi-md-model.aspx

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myongha · Jan 13, 2014

MD COMPLIANT. Nice sounds good to me. Would this have to be registered like a handgun?

Sc0tt556 · Jan 13, 2014

natsb said:
The M400 Swat is availble in a Maryland compliant model. Just find a local Sig dealer and order one, then enjoy.

https://www.sigsauer.com/CatalogProductDetails/sigm400-swat-co-il-hi-md-model.aspx

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The description only specifies a 10rd mag compliance and likely meant for LE folks. The barrel is likely the standard government profile ......

natsb · Jan 13, 2014

myongha said:
MD COMPLIANT. Nice sounds good to me. Would this have to be registered like a handgun?

Nope. Cash and carry.

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NateIU10 · Jan 13, 2014

natsb said:
Nope. Cash and carry.

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They can state "MD Compliant" all they want, I don't think that's an HBAR, nor do I think you will find a dealer to transfer one as such.

There are plenty of HBARs, and some dealers sell non DI gas AR pattern rifles.

swinokur · Jan 13, 2014

Howdy. Join the fight.

www.marylandshallissue.org

natsb · Jan 13, 2014

Atlantic, MSAR, and Engage carry Sig's. Just give them a call and here it with your own ears.

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myongha · Jan 13, 2014

Yeah. I just emailed a few local gun shops and will give the rest a call this week. I should have got this before the ban. Did purchase a Sig P226 though.

NateIU10 · Jan 13, 2014

natsb said:
Atlantic, MSAR, and Engage carry Sig's. Just give them a call and here it with your own ears.

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That specific SIG he linked to? HBAR determination is left to dealers, but I would like to know their definition if they are selling that as an HBAR.

myongha · Jan 13, 2014

Ill try to get back to this post once i talk to them and see what they say

swinokur · Jan 13, 2014

Engage is closed this week due to SHOT show.

myongha · Jan 13, 2014

On Target Inc - Didn't Have Any AR

J&S SALES, LLC dba CONTINENTAL ARMS - Has no idea about MD Compliant version

waiting on email from engage and 2a sales.

Sc0tt556 · Jan 13, 2014

Try 2A Sales in Elkride/Laurel. The Gun Rack in Burtonsville - they both have HBARs in stock

A1Uni · Jan 13, 2014

I have Colt and Smith HBARs in stock, and/or easily available from distributors. Any HBAR no more than one evil feature, excluding Bushmasters, is legal and C&C in MD.

jpo183 · Jan 13, 2014

myongha said:
On Target Inc - Didn't Have Any AR

J&S SALES, LLC dba CONTINENTAL ARMS - Has no idea about MD Compliant version

waiting on email from engage and 2a sales.

Myongha welcome to the community. Have you registered to vote? Are you an NRA member? Are you a MSI / Local member?

Are you an informed voter? Welcome to the community, I am guessing since you are asking some of these questions you may not be familiar with SB281 now the FSA 2013?

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