AR-15 Regulated and Non-Regulated Differences?

[seawolf823]

I'm looking to buy an AR chambered in 5.56 but am not sure the difference between cash and carry and the dreaded 7 day wait.

 

[Bwhite]

If the ar15 is an hbar (heavy barrel) than it can be transferred cash and carry and is not regulated

 

[Indiana Jones]

The difference can also be price. Would you guys agree that most HBARs are more than regular rifles. If all other specs and accessories are the same? I love my HBAR and my regular rifle. If you're on a budget and wanna save a few bucks get the regular barrel. The wait isn't bad. Gives you time to go out of state and get mags! (I could be wrong about the price)

 

[HardHatMan]

Are you 21?

 

[seawolf823]

If the ar15 is an hbar (heavy barrel) than it can be transferred cash and carry and is not regulated

So as long as it is stamped HBAR it is not regulated? Does that go for any HBAR or is it specific ones?

 

[seawolf823]

Are you 21?

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[BUFF7MM]

The difference can also be price. Would you guys agree that most HBARs are more than regular rifles. If all other specs and accessories are the same? I love my HBAR and my regular rifle. If you're on a budget and wanna save a few bucks get the regular barrel. The wait isn't bad. Gives you time to go out of state and get mags! (I could be wrong about the price)

Not really, I've bought HBAR's that were a lot less than their regulated counterparts.

 

[BUFF7MM]

So as long as it is stamped HBAR it is not regulated? Does that go for any HBAR or is it specific ones?

I think it mostly depends on the FFL and the old adage of CYA, I've bought HBAR's with no markings as cash and carry.

 

[redrumtc]

Barrel and weight

 

[boss66tcode]

MSP memo 96-1 states that all AR-15 variants and imitations are regulated except the COLT H-BAR. Whether or not an MSP auditor would question an unregulated transfer of a non-colt HBAR is up for debate. I'd work under the assumption that its colt hbar only, or you or the FFL or both could have issues later.

 

[Ab_Normal]

MSP memo 96-1 states that all AR-15 variants and imitations are regulated except the COLT H-BAR. Whether or not an MSP auditor would question an unregulated transfer of a non-colt HBAR is up for debate. I'd work under the assumption that its colt hbar only, or you or the FFL or both could have issues later.

Can you please post a copy or link for that memo? Thanks.

 

[fivepointstar]

not trying to be a jerk but you may want to try the "SEARCH", this question is asked once a week.

 

[seawolf823]

not trying to be a jerk but you may want to try the "SEARCH", this question is asked once a week.

Tried didnt really turn up much

 

[fivepointstar]

Tried didnt really turn up much

try "HBAR".....you'll have 1000's of hits!

 

[zombiehunter]

From what I've read it's Colt HBAR and its clones. And the determining factor is barrel profile. Heavy barrel profile = cash and carry

 

[-Z/28-]

If you're over 21 and you're not specifically wanting an HBAR, there is no reason not to just endure the 7 day wait and get a standard rifle or carbine. HBARs are (as the name would imply) heavy.

 

[Markp]

MSP memo 96-1 states that all AR-15 variants and imitations are regulated except the COLT H-BAR. Whether or not an MSP auditor would question an unregulated transfer of a non-colt HBAR is up for debate. I'd work under the assumption that its colt hbar only, or you or the FFL or both could have issues later.

No, that is NOT what it states. It states that sporter variants are NOT regulated. I have an original copy of the memo, and I know what it states! I have posted it multiple times now.

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[Nubz]

Are you 21?

Look out its the thread police asking things that don't even pertani to the thread

 

[Silverlode]

MSP memo 96-1 states that all AR-15 variants and imitations are regulated except the COLT H-BAR. Whether or not an MSP auditor would question an unregulated transfer of a non-colt HBAR is up for debate. I'd work under the assumption that its colt hbar only, or you or the FFL or both could have issues later.

For whatever it is worth I have purchased a Bushmaster H-BAR cash and carry from a shop in MD.

 

[BUFF7MM]

If you're over 21 and you're not specifically wanting an HBAR, there is no reason not to just endure the 7 day wait and get a standard rifle or carbine. HBARs are (as the name would imply) heavy.

I'd like to know why you think they are so "heavy", I have a 16" HBAR that's no more heavy than a regulated 20". The weight difference between it and my other 16" rifles is minimal.