SB281 Guns FAQ

[andrewb]

Can it be sold with the standard 25 rd mag, or only a 10 rd? What about the GSG STG-44? Would it's magazine have to be limited to 10 rds?

My GSG STG-44 came with a 10 round magazine. The 25 round magazine cannot be sold in MD.

 

[FireAtWill]

erwos...thanks for continually updating this...and thanks to all others who have added answers. I had been wondering about an M1 Garand and an M1 Carbine...both of which my dad carried in WWII. Sounds like I'll still be able to get a Garand (anybody on here ever buy one from CMP?); doesn't sound good for a Carbine though.

The FAQs really helped...thanks again!

 

[erwos]

M1 carbine is fine.

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[ma_deuce]

15-22 and STG-44 are cash and carry. Which means I can buy one in a neighboring state and bring it back w/o going through a Maryland FFL, correct? So if I buy one in, say, PA, and just drive it home, am I breaking any law?

 

[rmiddle]

15-22 and STG-44 are cash and carry. Which means I can buy one in a neighboring state and bring it back w/o going through a Maryland FFL, correct? So if I buy one in, say, PA, and just drive it home, am I breaking any law?

You are fine buying anything thing that is cash and carry in MD out of state. I have done it myself. Well you are at it pick up a few 20+ mags and bring them back in as well.

Thanks
Robert

 

[erwos]

Blew away the "what should I buy?" list, added questions about specific models of guns and their status as copies.

 

[M4MD]

So....if an assault long gun cannot be a copycat weapon would I still be able to Form 1 a SBR from an existing AR-15? Since it would be an assault long gun (or copy) it cannot be a copycat correct? So the OAL test would not apply?

 

[erwos]

So....if an assault long gun cannot be a copycat weapon would I still be able to Form 1 a SBR from an existing AR-15? Since it would be an assault long gun (or copy) it cannot be a copycat correct? So the OAL test would not apply?

The MSP has given multiple answers to this question, so I cannot tell you for sure.

 

[M4MD]

The MSP has given multiple answers to this question, so I cannot tell you for sure.

Kind of what I expected. Even the folks enforcing the law don't know how to interpret the law. Maybe I'll just get a lawyer on retainer and submit the Form 1 and see how it shakes out.

 

[M4MD]

so have they said yes and no? our just multiple unclear or vague responses?

 

[Pinecone]

Will I still be abke to buy a s&w mp15-22lr sfter9/30? Can't find anything about that from reading thur this thread

15-22 is a RIMFIRE rifle. The copy cat test is only for CENTERFIRE rifles.

15-22 is fine.

 

[Pinecone]

Can it be sold with the standard 25 rd mag, or only a 10 rd? What about the GSG STG-44? Would it's magazine have to be limited to 10 rds?

ALL firearms are limited to a maximum of a 10 round magazine when delivered after today, IN MD.

You cannot legally take delivery of a 25 round magazine today or the last few years, IF you pick it up in MD.

Mine came pinned to 18 rounds.

Go to PA, VA, or WV and buy it with the 25 round magazine.

 

[erwos]

Updated for 10/1 by removing all references to pre-10/1 mitigation actions. Too late now, folks.

 

[bigplayer2382]

Awesome post. I would love more information on this though. I'd love to turn one of my lowers I bought into an SBR. Any more information on this? If not I'll give MSP a call tomorrow to find out and post my findings (assuming i don't forget)

Q: Can I build an SBR out of a grandfathered gun after the ban comes into effect?
A: This is definitely a grey area if the new gun would be considered a copycat weapon (even if the gun it was made from is already a copycat gun). There are competing federal and state standards for what constitutes manufacturing of firearms. Reports from the MSP meetings are conflicting, but seem to lean towards yes.

 

[erwos]

Call the licensing division and let us know what they say. *shrugs*

 

[cap6888]

Still wondering if we can buy 80%'s and build them into "non-banned" configurations.

 

[scottymd]

What about Saiga Shotguns? are they considered AKs?

 

[Mark75H]

What about Saiga Shotguns? are they considered AKs?

No, the AK action only applies to centerfire rifles

 

[M4MD]

Awesome post. I would love more information on this though. I'd love to turn one of my lowers I bought into an SBR. Any more information on this? If not I'll give MSP a call tomorrow to find out and post my findings (assuming i don't forget)

Q: Can I build an SBR out of a grandfathered gun after the ban comes into effect?
A: This is definitely a grey area if the new gun would be considered a copycat weapon (even if the gun it was made from is already a copycat gun). There are competing federal and state standards for what constitutes manufacturing of firearms. Reports from the MSP meetings are conflicting, but seem to lean towards yes.

Has anyone contacted the AG or Assistant Attorney General with this question yet?

Mark Bowen
410-653-4228

He is listed as the contact for firearm transportation and carry questions (close enough) so maybe he can get an answer to this.

 

[Mark75H]

Has anyone contacted the AG or Assistant Attorney General with this question yet?

Mark Bowen
410-653-4228

He is listed as the contact for firearm transportation and carry questions (close enough) so maybe he can get an answer to this.

MSP's call, not the AG