Saiga .308 -- Regulated?

[tunasalad]

Is the Saiga .308 a regulated gun in Maryland?


I've done a little searching and it seems like it's up for debate, depending on the caliber.


If not, is there any paperwork required for a private sale? Can I just hand over some cash and drive off with the gun?

Pardon my ignorance, I'm a total n00b.

Thanks!


EDIT: Thanks everyone! It is regulated.

 

[gabe72]

If its black its regulated,people in Annapolis are racist against black guns.

 

[Hi-Torque]

A .308 Saiga is without a doubt regulated in Maryland. The usual debate is over the Saiga 12 / 20 / 410 shotguns. The law is clear that any AK action rifle is regulated, and the 308 is clearly a rifle. Converted or not, it's regulated in the state, and about to be banned.

Any purchase must go through the MSP or an FFL, you cannot purchase face-to-face without a background check.

 

[Hi-Torque]

A .308 Saiga is without a doubt regulated in Maryland. The usual debate is over the Saiga 12 / 20 / 410 shotguns. The law is clear that any AK action rifle is regulated, and the 308 is clearly a rifle. Converted or not, it's regulated in the state, and about to be banned.

Any purchase must go through the MSP or an FFL, you cannot purchase face-to-face without a background check.

 

[tunasalad]

Okay thanks for the info everyone!

 

[Grey_Man]

I was hoping the same thing as you. I wanted a VEPR in 7.62x54r in the future and I figured since it was a different caliber... but sadly no. I will save up to buy a future Saiga or Vepr in 12 ga. in protest.

 

[mdram]

md list just says
(ii) AK-47 in all forms

 

[tunasalad]

yeah i saw that but thought it sounded a little vague. i guess not LOL.

 

[IMBLITZVT]

md list just says
(ii) AK-47 in all forms

No, thats not the one that gets these... its this one:


(xxvii) Avtomat Kalashnikov semiautomatic rifle in any format;

 

[altima98]

But as long as you buy it before 10/1 with verified PO, you can still own after 10/1 and or take possession after 10/1

 

[MadCat0911]

No, thats not the one that gets these... its this one:


(xxvii) Avtomat Kalashnikov semiautomatic rifle in any format;

Which sucks big time. Why can't I get an AK-22 but a SCAR is perfectly fine? Why are politicians so dumb?

 

[L0gic]

Which sucks big time. Why can't I get an AK-22 but a SCAR is perfectly fine? Why are politicians so dumb?

SSSHHHH!!!

 

[altima98]

Which sucks big time. Why can't I get an AK-22 but a SCAR is perfectly fine? Why are politicians so dumb?

The original bill was much worse....

 

[MadCat0911]

The original bill was much worse....

I remember. It just blows that I like communist weapons better and that's somehow scarier so they ban them.

 

[6-Pack]

Who would have thought that an AK action, regardless of caliber, is more dangerous than another firearm. Lets give them the benefit of the doubt, maybe some kid somewhere broke a finger in an AK action....

 

[Threeband]

You can easily buy it from your friend. Just do the transfer at any State Police Barracks. It's really very easy.

Having it "registered" this way at least proves that it's Grandfathered, too.

It's now or never. If you think you might want it, get it. You can always sell it out of state later.

Do you have at least two AR lowers? Get 'em quick. Also an M1A, maybe an AUG, an AK, and of course a Calico, a Terry, and a Nighthawk.

 

[tunasalad]

Okay, yeah I think I'll do that. Thanks!

 

[tunasalad]

Do you have at least two AR lowers? Get 'em quick. Also an M1A, maybe an AUG, an AK, and of course a Calico, a Terry, and a Nighthawk.

incidentally, i can only get one of these at a time, right?

 

[Oldcarjunkie]

incidentally, i can only get one of these at a time, right?

You can only receive one regulated item at a time, unless you have MD collector status.

 

[altima98]

So I ordered a Saiga 308 Hunterized rifle, any reason I can't convert it after 10/1 to its original beauty or scariness?

or a more generic question converting/modifying any legally owned rifle into a evil configuration post 10/1