Help a brother in law out.....new gun owner in dc

Drmsparks · Nov 29, 2015

My brother in law lives in DC and has finally decided to start his own collection of firearms.

What semi auto rifles are options for him?

Does this work for dc?

http://blackrainordnance.com/newsletter-april-2014-new-york-compliant-ar15-ar10-rifles/

He can also do M1a's if I understand correctly.

Help!

Ack Ack · Nov 29, 2015

INAL: But, based upon my interpretation of DC's laws, the rifle in the link is legal (w/ a 10 round mag). I don't know anyone that's tried to register one, so he might want to talk to the registration folks to see if they will allow it. The M1A (again, my interpretation) is good as long as it has a muzzle brake instead of a flash suppressor. Don't know anyone who has register an M1A either, so also probably worth a phone call or visit. I think it will be easier if the requirement to bring the gun in for registration gets dropped, but that's still in the courts. Hope this helps.

mdsec · Nov 30, 2015

http://mpdc.dc.gov/sites/default/fi...ttachments/firearms_eligible_registration.pdf

Not sure about a true ar receiver with a thordsen stock...as ar is specifically banned...you could go with an Ares-scr.

Drmsparks · Nov 30, 2015

mdsec said:
http://mpdc.dc.gov/sites/default/fi...ttachments/firearms_eligible_registration.pdf

Not sure about a true ar receiver with a thordsen stock...as ar is specifically banned...you could go with an Ares-scr.

That was my big worry- banned by name. I was searching for the exact law but the best I could find was a brady bunch summary listing dc as having a one feature test.....

I'll start reading your link.

Any other ideas?

EDIT: interesteing read. Both colt AR's and Bushmasters are banned by name. It does not say copy cats anywhere.....

Ack Ack · Dec 1, 2015

Here's a link to the actual laws.

http://dccode.org/simple/Title-7/Chapter-25/

Engine4 · Dec 1, 2015

Drmsparks said:
Any other ideas?

Besides urging him to get the hell out of DC?

IJM · Dec 1, 2015

Make sure he brings a 10-round magazine with him when he registers the rifle, otherwise they'll register it as only "single shot."

swamplynx · Dec 1, 2015

Since he is already a DC resident and doesn't yet own the firearm, he won't be bringing the actual gun in. MPD will look at the make/model and specifics on the PD219 and make their determination. I would just go down their or email Sgt. Hall to get an unofficial thumbs up before making the purchase.

Turbohugh · Dec 3, 2015

SKS is legal in DC
I own one. SinoSoviet Type 56

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