Sbr vs. Copycat

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    tmoxley

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    Dec 6, 2016
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    To my understanding a sbr AR-15 with government profile barrel is legal in MD even though it is essentially a "copycat".

    Auto Ordnance sells the semi-auto Thompson 1927 A-1 pistol (approved on the handgun roster) as well as a separate stock that would fit it once it is sbr'd.

    If starting with the approved pistol and applying for the tax stamp would the final Thompson be MD legal or would it still be considered a copycat of the banned Auto Ordinance Thompson and clones?

    I tried searching this on mdshooters and the Google and the only related page I found was an ad by Engage selling an SBR'd semi-auto Thompson in 2015.
     
    danb

    danb

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    Feb 24, 2013
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    What does a Thompson have to do with an AR15?

    I *think* you are asking whether SBRs need to follow "Copycat" capital C (>29", only two evil features like flash hider/folding stick/detachable mag). Yes. But seems like you would be in the clear, provided the sbr is >29".
     
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    lazarus

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    Jun 23, 2015
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    danb said:
    What does a Thompson have to do with an AR15?

    I *think* you are asking whether SBRs need to follow "Copycat" capital C (>29", only two evil features like flash hider/folding stick/detachable mag). Yes. But seems like you would be in the clear, provided the sbr is >29".
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    An SBR is not a copy of a banned enumerated weapon unless the banned enumerated weapon is specifically an SBR.

    An SBR AR-15 is not considered a copy of a banned enumerated weapon. So you can build a 14.7” government profile barrel AR-15 (once you have your tax stamp).

    You can buy or make an AK pistol, because it is not considered a copy of an AK-47.

    I can’t speak to the Auto Ordinance example as I don’t have the list in front of me.
     
    danb

    danb

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    Feb 24, 2013
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    lazarus said:
    An SBR is not a copy of a banned enumerated weapon unless the banned enumerated weapon is specifically an SBR.

    An SBR AR-15 is not considered a copy of a banned enumerated weapon. So you can build a 14.7” government profile barrel AR-15 (once you have your tax stamp).

    You can buy or make an AK pistol, because it is not considered a copy of an AK-47.

    I can’t speak to the Auto Ordinance example as I don’t have the list in front of me.
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    I am referring to the other "Copycat" provision. post 2013 SBR's need to comply with the evil features test for rifles:

    Dealers are reminded that a Maryland State Police Application and Affidavit to Purchase a Regulated Firearm (77R) is, and will remain, required for SBR’s/SBS’s with a barrel under 16” in length. Semi-automatic SBR’swith (1) an overall length of less than 29” and/or (2) any two of the following: (1) a folding stock; (2) a grenade launcher or flare launcher; or (3) a flash suppressor is a “copycat weapon” under provisions of the Firearm Safety Act of 2013 and is not eligible for sale to the general public unless the purchaser had a purchase order for, or a completed application to purchase, the firearm prior to October 1, 2013.
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    https://mdsp.maryland.gov/Document Downloads/LD-FRU-15-004 Summary of Passed Legislation.pdf
     
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