HBAR Barrel Profiles

TNW said:

Does part of the HBAR qualification entail not being able to accept an M203?

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Ab_Normal said:

H(eavy) Bar(rel) refers to weight not profile.

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Ab_Normal said:

H(eavy) Bar(rel) refers to weight not profile.

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sailskidrive said:

Since the definition is based on the Colt HBAR, the diameter between the barrel extension and the gas block needs to be larger in diameter than the section of barrel between the gas block and the muzzle, given that the forward part of the barrel is at least .750".

I honestly don't believe the MSP really care all that much or they would issue definitive guidance. My guess is that this is a can of worms they don't want to open because the the laws are so arbitrary, capricious, and ignorant of firearms that any public debate would make the administration look like complete idiots.

They know these firearms statistically aren't a crime issue, so until forced to do something it will be status quo...

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Ab_Normal said:

Dream on. Can you say PBJ?

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bowhunter020 said:

So someone could know an out of state individual and that person could buy a lower for themselves build it with a HBAR and then it could be sold cash n carry to someone in Maryland? What if the ar is not going to be chambered in .223

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jonnyl said:

I believe it would still need to go through an FFL since the buyer/seller are in different states.

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armed ferret said:

the hypothetical in question, however, deals with an "individual", not a licensed dealer. if it's not an FFL, it has to go through one.

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PJDiesel said:

If I buy (as an individual) a 10-22 in PA (cash and carry from dealer), once its in MD I am legally allowed to sell it to another individual unless I have reason to believe they are prohibited.

Does this not also apply to an HBAR?

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Maryland State Police
Firearm Licensing Division
1111 Reisterstown Road
Pikesville, MD 21208
Phone: 410-653-4500
Fax: 410-653-5441

Hello,

I am writing to request M.S.P. Technical Guidance on a subject in relation to Maryland Law (SB281).

As of 10/1/2013 ALL AR15 Rifles and Carbines were banned in Maryland and the ONLY exempted AR15 Variant is the Colt AR15 Sporter HBAR Rifle.


I ask for clarification because there is no "Official MSP Standard" on how to define a HBAR AR15. This is causing a great deal of confusion among Dealers and Buyers of Firearms which could lead to unintentional Criminal Firearms Violations in the State of Maryland.

Furthermore, I believe some technical guidelines will help guide Maryland Law Enforcement Officers to better understand the Law they may have to make enforcement decisions about.



Question #1

Is the Colt Sporter HBAR Rifle the ONLY HBAR that is exempted?

For example, would a HBAR AR15 Variant from Stag Arms, Windham Arms, or any other Manufacturer that puts a Heavy Barrel "HBAR" on their AR15 rifles qualify as an exempted "Colt Sporter HBAR Rifle"?



Question #2

Does the Rifle, Receiver, or Barrel of an HBAR AR15 have to be Marked and/or Stamped "HBAR" to qualify as an HBAR AR15 in the eyes of the Law?



Question #3

If other Manufacturers of HBAR AR15's are Legal then can you define how the Maryland State Police Firearms Division define the AR15 HBAR or "Heavy Barrel"?

For example, does the length or weight of the HBAR Barrel have any bearing on whether the Barrel constitutes an HBAR and what is the minimum diameter of a Barrel considered to be a HBAR?

For example, the Colt Sporter HBAR has 3 measurements in the Barrel

-Barrel Diameter under the Handguard (Behind the Front Sight Base or Gas Block) is generally .945" or larger

-Barrel Diameter under the Gas Block Seat (What the Front Sight Base or Gas Block fits over) is generally .745" or larger

-Barrel Diameter in front of the Gas Block Seat is generally .725" or larger

Can you confirm or clarify if the above specifications would be acceptable for MINIMUM DIMENSIONS to determine whether a Barrel is "HBAR" or not?



Question #4

Can an HBAR have Muzzle Threads to accept a Flash Hider, Muzzle Brake, or Sound Suppressor/Silencer (If Legally Registered with B.A.T.F.E.), and does having Muzzle Threads or a Muzzle Device disqualify a Barrel from being an HBAR since the threaded portion is only .500?



Question #5:

Does the Buttstock on the Rifle qualify or disqualify an AR15 from being classified as a HBAR?

For Example, does a HBAR AR15 have to have a Fixed Buttstock to be classified as a HBAR or can it have a Collapsible Buttstock?




Thank you for your time and consideration.


Sincerely

Gunsmith

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BradMacc82 said:

Ohh, the butt-hurt is about to start flowing now...

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clandestine said:

I have no plans to distribute the response unless someone asks.

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clandestine said:

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