Hey -- I took a look around but couldn't find an answer. Sorry if these questions are silly or redundant. Better safe.
Thanks!
A) Can I buy a VEPR 54R and remove the barrel thread cover?
My understanding is that outside of MD, this would trigger 922R and I'd have to replace a few parts with American parts because this takes the gun out of the 'sporting' configuration it was imported in.
In MD, I don't know if taking the rifle out of sporting configuration triggers the 'no AK' provisions of the 2013 law.
Incidentally, I don't think there are any greater-than-10-capacity magazines available for the rifle at the moment.
B) Is this a correct interpretation of 922r for this rifle (thumbhole stock)?
1. Frames, receivers, receiver castings, forgings or stampings
2. Barrels
Barrel extensions
3. Mounting blocks (trunions)
Muzzle attachments (not sure about this one -- does a threaded barrel count as a muzzle attachment?)
4. Bolts
5. Bolt carriers
Operating rods
6. Gas pistons (replaceable)
Trigger housings
(trigger group)
7. Triggers (replaceable)
8. Hammers (replaceable)
Sears (I'm not sure about this one -- is the trigger also a sear?)
9. Disconnectors (replaceable)
(furniture)
10. Butt stocks (replaceable)
Pistol grips
11. Forearms, hand guards (replaceable)
(magazine)
12. Magazine bodies (replaceable)
13. Followers (replaceable)
14. Floorplates (replaceable)
So, if I replace the trigger group (3 parts), then I only have to replace one piece of furniture or use American mags.
Right?
Thanks!
A) Can I buy a VEPR 54R and remove the barrel thread cover?
My understanding is that outside of MD, this would trigger 922R and I'd have to replace a few parts with American parts because this takes the gun out of the 'sporting' configuration it was imported in.
In MD, I don't know if taking the rifle out of sporting configuration triggers the 'no AK' provisions of the 2013 law.
Incidentally, I don't think there are any greater-than-10-capacity magazines available for the rifle at the moment.
B) Is this a correct interpretation of 922r for this rifle (thumbhole stock)?
1. Frames, receivers, receiver castings, forgings or stampings
2. Barrels
3. Mounting blocks (trunions)
4. Bolts
5. Bolt carriers
6. Gas pistons (replaceable)
(trigger group)
7. Triggers (replaceable)
8. Hammers (replaceable)
9. Disconnectors (replaceable)
(furniture)
10. Butt stocks (replaceable)
11. Forearms, hand guards (replaceable)
(magazine)
12. Magazine bodies (replaceable)
13. Followers (replaceable)
14. Floorplates (replaceable)
So, if I replace the trigger group (3 parts), then I only have to replace one piece of furniture or use American mags.
Right?