Sks,AK, M14 banned or no?

[m.ammer69]

Ok I'm trying to wrap my head around some of the laws in Maryland and what is banned and what isn't. This all started with me trying to expend my historical collection. I was looking into getting an SKS, something old and unique, I was looking into getting one that was really nice; Chinese,a detachable magazine, knife bayonet, beautiful wooden stock. I had mentioned this to a friend and they told me to look into it because they thought it was illegal in MD, I now know that an SKS with detachable mags is illegal, so I thought screw it, might as well just get an AK-47. But looking at the banned firearms list, I noticed AK-47 along with a few other firearms on my wishlist were mentioned on the list (m1 garand,M14, m1 carbine, AR-15) but I noticed people talking on the forums about building and purchasing some of these firearms in Maryland. So I'm kinda confused and need a little clarity.
So to my knowledge M1 garand, M1 carbine, AK-47, M14 and AR-15's are all legal in this state, it just has to have a 16in barrel, OAL of 29in and no folding stocks (but telescopic is ok). The AK-47, I'm reading that all AK-47 varieties are banned but you can own them as long as it's not chambered in 7.62X39, but you can own the AK pistol in 7.62X39, like I'm really confused on the different things on the AK-47 and the varients. I'm seeing that the AR-15 is on the banned list, but like every shop I know has some sort of AR-15 varieties, but it also seems to talk about those with folding stocks and chambered in 5.56/2.23 as well as .308 win. The M-14, it seems like it's just you can't have one with a folding stock, but then it seems like you can't own one in the 308 or the 223 varients (like the mini-14), but I've only ever seen M14's in 308,223, and 22lr/mag, so that means all M14's are banned. The M1 garand and carbine are legal as long as it doesn't have a folding stock. I'm just more or less trying to make sure what's legal and what is isn't.
Summary of questions:
1. The SKS besides the detachable magazine, what else would make the SKS illegal to purchase in MD?
2. Is the AK-47 banned in Maryland? Or is it just AK'S chambered in 7.62X39?
3. Are there any other varients of the AK banned in Maryland?
4. Are AK-47 pistols legal in Maryland?
5. I saw someone mention with proper paperwork, you can SBR an AK-47 pistol, is that true?
6. Is there any AR-15 that is banned in Maryland? I know that folding stocks and full auto is banned in Maryland.
7. Is the M14 (mini-14 & mini-30) legal in Maryland? Is there anything besides a folding stock that would make these illegal to own?
8. M1 garand are legal in Maryland correct?

 

[Bullfrog]

Ok I'm trying to wrap my head around some of the laws in Maryland and what is banned and what isn't.

Good luck, lol.

So to my knowledge M1 garand, M1 carbine, AK-47, M14 and AR-15's are all legal in this state. FALSE

• M1 Garand legal
• M1 carbine legal
• Ak-47 in 7.62 banned
• M14 banned, except for Polytech M14 (Chinese clone)
• AR-15 in 5.56/.223 banned except for heavy barrel (HBAR)

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Summary of questions:
1. The SKS besides the detachable magazine, what else would make the SKS illegal to purchase in MD?

Legal, with the 10 round fixed mag. I believe it would be illegal to put one in one of the aftermarket folding stocks.
Fixed or collapsible stock would be ok. .

2. Is the AK-47 banned in Maryland? Or is it just AK'S chambered in 7.62X39?

Yes to both. I believe you can purchase variants in .223/5.56, .308, or 5.45x39.

3. Are there any other varients of the AK banned in Maryland?

The list of banned rifles is long, I suggest you consult it. Not going to go find it and cut and paste it all here.

4. Are AK-47 pistols legal in Maryland?

Yes. Pistols are treated differently than rifles, pistols must be listed on handgun roster to be sold in MD. The roster can be found on the MSP licensing division page.

5. I saw someone mention with proper paperwork, you can SBR an AK-47 pistol, is that true?

I don't have any experience with this, I'll let someone else answer.

6. Is there any AR-15 that is banned in Maryland? I know that folding stocks and full auto is banned in Maryland.

All chambered in 5.56/.223 are banned, with exceptions made for heavy barrel ARs for historical reasons. Must be marketed or marked on barrel as HBAR. Other calibers do not need to be heavy barrels (300 blackout, for example).

7. Is the M14 (mini-14 & mini-30) legal in Maryland? Is there anything besides a folding stock that would make these illegal to own?

The M14 is banned. There is a Chinese made copy (Polytech/Norinco) which is not banned due to parts not interchanging. The mini-14 and mini-30 are not M14s and are not banned, except the folding stock versions which are listed specifically. In fact, it may just be the mini-14 folder that is listed... I don't recall seeing the mini-30.


8. M1 garand are legal in Maryland correct?

Yes

You've been given a lot of wrong info, I suggest you go to the MSP site. The list of banned rifles can be found there, as well as specific models determined not to be copycats and not banned.

 

[2ndatrades]

You can SBR a AK pistol. Just need to make sure overall length is 29+ inches + pass the feature test. Check Marylands handgun roster to find an approved AK pistol variant. I’m currently waiting on a Form 1 stamp to SBR a WBP mini jack in 7.62x39 (stamp pending since 2/23).

 

[ohen cepel]

m.,
You have a ton of wrong info there.

Most addressed above. Full autos are federally regulated, you can buy one in md so long as you do the fed paperwork. I don't have any though so won't attempt to get into that.

I think there is an M1A1 out now (M14) in 6.5CM that is md legal.

The laws here are NOT easy to get one's head around as they are written by morons.

 

[erwos]

1. The SKS besides the detachable magazine, what else would make the SKS illegal to purchase in MD?

Any of the things that would make it a copycat rifle (feature test, OAL test, > 10rd fixed mag).

2. Is the AK-47 banned in Maryland? Or is it just AK'S chambered in 7.62X39?

The MSP are ruling it as the latter (non-7.62x39 AKs are fine). I am not sure I think that's how the law is written, but enjoy it while you can.

3. Are there any other varients of the AK banned in Maryland?

The Valmets and original series Galils.

4. Are AK-47 pistols legal in Maryland?

Yes. The pistol will still need to be on the roster for you to buy it.

5. I saw someone mention with proper paperwork, you can SBR an AK-47 pistol, is that true?

Yes, BUT if your AK pistol has the same model as a banned rifle, the ATF might (wrongfully) deny it. YMMV.

6. Is there any AR-15 that is banned in Maryland? I know that folding stocks and full auto is banned in Maryland.

Non-heavy-barrel AR-15s in 5.56 (and maybe 300 BLK) are banned, as are ARs which fail the copycat tests. Full auto is fine if legally acquired.

7. Is the M14 (mini-14 & mini-30) legal in Maryland? Is there anything besides a folding stock that would make these illegal to own?

Mini-14s without a folding stock are legal. So are Mini-30s. All of them must pass copycat tests.

8. M1 garand are legal in Maryland correct?

Correct. This includes Garands converted to take M14 magazines.

 

[slsc98]

…The laws here are NOT easy to get one's head around as they are written by morons.

Now, ^that^ is some flag, banner, bumper sticker, have an airplane write it out in the sky -worthy truth right thar!


“MD laws are written by morons” (voted into office by morons)

 

[teratos]

The error that really gets MD firearms law noobs in trouble is trying to apply rational thought. There is nothing rational. As accurately mentioned, the laws were written, amended and passed by morons.

 

[woodline]

The error that really gets MD firearms law noobs in trouble is trying to apply rational thought. There is nothing rational. As accurately mentioned, the laws were written, amended and passed by morons.

Learning about anti-gun legislation in Maryland as it happened (and realizing I had almost no ability to do anything about it due to uniparty domination) was a huge wake up call for me. It turned me from a passive observer of politics into becoming locally active, and played a minor part in us leaving the state.

 

[mac1_131]

SKS best left in original configuration and they are fine. For multiple reasons, including altering it arguably removes its C&R status and import conditions.

 

[mac1_131]

This is an excellent link for these matters:

https://tacticalgear.com/experts/maryland-assault-weapons-ban

 

[mvee]

This is an excellent link for these matters:

https://tacticalgear.com/experts/maryland-assault-weapons-ban

That image shows a collapsible/adjustable stock and describes as a folding stock. The collapsible stock that is pictured is not banned feature. If it were an actual folding stock it would be.

 

[mac1_131]

That image shows a collapsible/adjustable stock and describes as a folding stock. The collapsible stock that is pictured is not banned feature. If it were an actual folding stock it would be.

That is true. At least the text is correct. Otherwise seems pretty accurate, I havent seen anything better out there

 

[Bananas79]

Maybe I am wrong, but while AR15s 5.56 are illegal in MD except with a HBAR barrel, I thought there were two other exceptions

1) An AR15 in 5.56 that is piston instead of DI is legal without having to be HBAR?

2) An AR15 in 5.56 that is SBR’d does not have to be HBAR?

 

[teratos]

Maybe I am wrong, but while AR15s 5.56 are illegal in MD except with a HBAR barrel, I thought there were two other exceptions

1) An AR15 in 5.56 that is piston instead of DI is legal without having to be HBAR?

2) An AR15 in 5.56 that is SBR’d does not have to be HBAR?

Correct. Some will argue #2, but a SBR is not a rifle.

 

[Bullfrog]

Correct. Some will argue #2, but a SBR is not a rifle.

Re #1, some will argue that an AR with a piston is not an AR.

 

[rbird7282]

Maybe I am wrong, but while AR15s 5.56 are illegal in MD except with a HBAR barrel, I thought there were two other exceptions

1) An AR15 in 5.56 that is piston instead of DI is legal without having to be HBAR?

2) An AR15 in 5.56 that is SBR’d does not have to be HBAR?

Correct.