Any way for MD resident to take an AR-15 into DE?

[John from MD]

Would this law apply to something like a CMMG Dissent Pistol? It definitely is not an assault weapon nor an AR-15.

 

[ArSoNZ28]

Any AR style pistol would be a no go. HB450 banned “assault pistols” too

A semiautomatic pistol that can accept a detachable magazine and has at least 1 of the following:
1. An ability to accept a detachable ammunition magazine that attaches at some location outside of the pistol grip.

It really is a dreadful law. They knew what they were doing when they substituted the MD ban language for CTs. Maryland really owes a lot to the people who testified against the ban (many of them here). They greatly reduced then number of “evil” features while Delaware kept them all. Delaware also didn’t allow for testimony on many of the gun bills. It was introduced and passed in less than a month.

 

[303_enfield]

Thing to remember, if your rifle wasn’t registered at DSP buy a certain date, it’s illegal.

Hopefully DSSA court case wins and the law is tossed.

 

[jcbvh]

I believe there is some provision in the new laws to have AR-15's somehow registered in DE, at least for DE residents, that would allow for transport. Wondering if there is any way for an MD resident to do the same? I am an MD resident but belong to a range/club in DE and at present cannot legally bring my AR-15's into DE to shoot at this range. If there is such a method/registration, who would the contact be? DE State Police?

Questions like these are why some of you guys need to move south.

 

[Song Dog]

Thing to remember, if your rifle wasn’t registered at DSP buy a certain date, it’s illegal.

Hopefully DSSA court case wins and the law is tossed.

Not true, read the original Bill text, if you have the receipt of purchase prior to June 22. 2022 you're legal, registering was an option. Just an FYI DSP or what ever Dept that managed certificates never function as it was supposed too as written in Bill text.

 

[zx10guy]

Thing to remember, if your rifle wasn’t registered at DSP buy a certain date, it’s illegal.

Hopefully DSSA court case wins and the law is tossed.

Not true, read the original Bill text, if you have the receipt of purchase prior to June 22. 2022 you're legal, registering was an option. Just an FYI DSP or what ever Dept that managed certificates never function as it was supposed too as written in Bill text.

Oye Ve. This is why I'm totally confused as to what is needed. I guess I should just call the AG's office as I did to get clarity on what I needed to be legal in DE from a CCW stand point.

 

[adit]

Thing to remember, if your rifle wasn’t registered at DSP buy a certain date, it’s illegal.

Hopefully DSSA court case wins and the law is tossed.

No it's not.

 

[adit]

You're citing this part of what you posted up that applies to me?

(3) A person who lawfully possessed, or completed a purchase of an assault weapon prior to [the effective date of this Act], may possess and transport the assault weapon on or after [the effective date of this Act] only under the following circumstances:

a. At that person’s residence, place of business, or other property owned by that person, or on property owned by another person with the owner’s express permission.

If so, I seem to recall there is an additional requirement of getting some sort of official waiver certificate for Delaware residents. Is this in lieu of having the sales receipt with me to show proof if I have a law enforcement encounter?

There is no requirement.

 

[adit]

Would this law apply to something like a CMMG Dissent Pistol? It definitely is not an assault weapon nor an AR-15.

5. A grenade launcher or flare launcher.

b. A semiautomatic, centerfire rifle that has an overall length of less than 30 inches.

c. A semiautomatic pistol that can accept a detachable magazine and has at least 1 of the following:

1. An ability to accept a detachable ammunition magazine that attaches at some location outside of the pistol grip.

2. A threaded barrel capable of accepting a flash suppressor, forward pistol grip or silencer.

3. A shroud that is attached to, or partially or completely encircles, the barrel and that permits the shooter to fire the firearm without being burned, except a slide that encloses the barrel.

The way I see it it fails 1, 2, and 3.

Now read the zx10guy exchange above.

 

[adit]

Any AR style pistol would be a no go. HB450 banned “assault pistols” too

It really is a dreadful law. They knew what they were doing when they substituted the MD ban language for CTs. Maryland really owes a lot to the people who testified against the ban (many of them here). They greatly reduced then number of “evil” features while Delaware kept them all. Delaware also didn’t allow for testimony on many of the gun bills. It was introduced and passed in less than a month.

read the zx10guy exchange above.

 

[John from MD]

The way I see it it fails 1, 2, and 3.

Now read the zx10guy exchange above.

Thanks.

 

[adit]

Thanks.

Just MD 2013, it depends when you bought it.

 

[John from MD]

Just MD 2013, it depends when you bought it.

There weren't any Dissent's built back before 2013.

 

[adit]

There weren't any Dissent's built back before 2013.

Meant to type "just like". You would be good if purchased before the bills signing.

 

[John from MD]

Meant to type "just like". You would be good if purchased before the bills signing.

My past 70 YO brain thinks you mean that since I have owned a Dissent for a few months, I am good to take it to DE since the bill hasn't been signed yet. Is that what you are saying?

 

[Worsley]

Per federal law 18 USC § 926A, every U.S. citizen may legally transport firearms across state lines as long as he or she is legally allowed to possess the weapons in both the state of origin as well as the destination.

 

[John from MD]

Per federal law 18 USC § 926A, every U.S. citizen may legally transport firearms across state lines as long as he or she is legally allowed to possess the weapons in both the state of origin as well as the destination.

I understand the transportation. I was concerned about driving to DE and having lunch with family.

 

[Worsley]

I understand the transportation. I was concerned about driving to DE and having lunch with family.

cool!

 

[adit]

Per federal law 18 USC § 926A, every U.S. citizen may legally transport firearms across state lines as long as he or she is legally allowed to possess the weapons in both the state of origin as well as the destination.

This (FOPA) does not provide any protections driving from MD to DE if the firearm is a no go in DE. I believe that there needs to be at least 3 states in the trip for FOPA to apply.

If it were not legal in PA (and good in DE) and you took a circuitous route from MD thru PA to DE FOPA would apply there.

 

[adit]

My past 70 YO brain thinks you mean that since I have owned a Dissent for a few months, I am good to take it to DE since the bill hasn't been signed yet. Is that what you are saying?

Bill was signed into law on 6/30/2022 so you are SOL.

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