Noob to AR15's. What can I build in MD?

mrgnstrn · Nov 10, 2014

hmmm.

how far back do their handgun records go?

certainly one can go back far enough to pre-date their records. how would they know?

i dunno. I'm just hopeful that the new legislature and governor axe some of the more onerous requirements, like finger printing. I'd love for it all to go, but doubt that will happen.

Vile Shadow · Nov 10, 2014

That would be going a long time. Handguns were regulated since the '60's I believe.

lilgibby · Nov 10, 2014

Anyone know where I can get a complete parts list for an AR build? Contemplating making one on a budget. Like 600 bucks. I've seen it done on youtube. Just want to add another to the herd, no frills just looking to make a standard M4gery. Thanks...

photoracer · Nov 11, 2014

lilgibby said:
Anyone know where I can get a complete parts list for an AR build? Contemplating making one on a budget. Like 600 bucks. I've seen it done on youtube. Just want to add another to the herd, no frills just looking to make a standard M4gery. Thanks...

Not that difficult as I have built ones for less than $600. Using good but not premium parts. PSA yes, Noveske no. For triggers no hi-performance ones, just go for an ALG as that is the best regular trigger you can buy at less than $65. I suggest looking at complete uppers from PSA or locally from one of the supported venders. But to stay under budget you need an upper in the $350 or less area, that has a barrel that meets the letter of the law.

swinokur · Nov 11, 2014

Sling Blade said:
It would count, if you bought one. Problem is, if you built it, the MSP wouldn't yet have any record of it so they can't check the serial number against their database to verify your exemption.

It doesn't need to be in the database. If you owned a pistol you bought 3 years ago in another state, and then moved here and wanted to get your HQL, that pistol would be legal to do so. 281 only says that you legally own a regulated firearm. It doesn't limit that to MD purchases. This would include any regulated firearm, not just a handgun

Exempt if

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Wreckless · Nov 11, 2014

If someone has a pre-SB281 lower, can that be built into a "normal" AR or does it have to be HBAR as well?? My buddy (yes, really) has a lower he bought before it went into effect but I don't think he has built it out to anything yet.

swinokur · Nov 11, 2014

MSP hasn't said one way or the other AFAIK.

But, and I'm not advocating breaking any law, how would they know when the upper was purchased and if it was mated to the lower?

IANAL and not advocating breaking the law.

Pinecone · Nov 11, 2014

Last time some of us asked MSP, we got 2 answers of No Guidance so they couldn't say versus 1 answer of It's OK.

Personally, I would not build a banned configuration on any receiver right now.

thai · Nov 16, 2014

MKR03 said:
SBR or AR pistol, barrel contour is irrelevant. Non-NFA rifle with a stock must be an HBAR. What constitutes an HBAR? Don't ask me. Don't even bother asking MSP for that matter.

ETA: If you go the SBR route, make sure OAL is >29". For a pistol, barrel length/OAL is irrelevant.

I was led to believe MSP is so inept that as long as the manufacturer stamps HBar on the rifle or it has "Heavy Barrel" in their literature describing the rifle. This worked for LWRCI.

Vile Shadow · Nov 16, 2014

thai said:
I was led to believe MSP is so inept that as long as the manufacturer stamps HBar on the rifle or it has "Heavy Barrel" in their literature describing the rifle. This worked for LWRCI.

Whatever you wanna call it, I sure ain't complainin'. It works for US, so I certainly wouldn't call it ineptitude.

thai · Nov 16, 2014

Wreckless said:
If someone has a pre-SB281 lower, can that be built into a "normal" AR or does it have to be HBAR as well?? My buddy (yes, really) has a lower he bought before it went into effect but I don't think he has built it out to anything yet.

As long as the lower was attached to a banned upper once before 10/1/13. The subsequent rifle can be broken down and reattached to any banned upper purchased after 10/1/13 at any time later as desired.

How the Hell MSP proves that you didn't attach an impending banned upper to a pre sb281 lower is anyone's guess.

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