What age to buy a semi-auto rifle? & what would I have to do?

[branj70]

I'm 19, about to be 20 in a few months and I've been contemplating buying a rifle. I'm interested in a S&W M&P15/22 but I have no clue if it's legal for me to own? Is it regulated?

Thanks!

 

[fivepointstar]

you can't own a Registered Firearm until you're 21. The M&P 15/22 is no longer regulated. if you are thinking of higher calibers, you may want to think about


Ruger Mini 14/30
SKS
Kel Tec Sub2000
HP 995

are a few good Semi Auto

 

[JOBU]

Start with a Ruger 10/22. It's semi and it's a good way to start to master the irons along with safety.

 

[branj70]

you can't own a Registered Firearm until you're 21. The M&P 15/22 is no longer regulated. if you are thinking of higher calibers, you may want to think about


Ruger Mini 14/30
SKS
Kel Tec Sub2000
HP 995

are a few good Semi Auto

So the M&P 15/22 isn't regulated meaning I could legally buy/own one? or would it still have to be registered meaning I can't until I'm 21? Whats the difference between regulated and registered?

 

[branj70]

So the M&P 15/22 isn't regulated meaning I could legally buy/own one? or would it still have to be registered meaning I can't until I'm 21? Whats the difference between regulated and registered?

edit: I actually just seen this which states that anyone over 18 can purchase the M&P 15/22.

http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=46263&highlight=M&P+regulated

Now i'm just fuzzy on if it can be purchased in MD or would i have to go across state lines?

 

[mopar92]

Available to be purchased here some of our IPs are stocking dealers.

 

[HardHatMan]

edit: I actually just seen this which states that anyone over 18 can purchase the M&P 15/22.

http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=46263&highlight=M&P+regulated

Now i'm just fuzzy on if it can be purchased in MD or would i have to go across state lines?

You can buy it in MD. Go check out the industry partner section of this forum and give some of those shops a call. They may have them in stock.

 

[damifinowfish]

edit: I actually just seen this which states that anyone over 18 can purchase the M&P 15/22.

http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=46263&highlight=M&P+regulated

Now i'm just fuzzy on if it can be purchased in MD or would i have to go across state lines?

If you can not buy it in your home state then do not buy it at all!

When you get caught it will be part of your record that will follow you preventing you from getting good jobs and buying more fire arms.

 

[HardHatMan]

So the M&P 15/22 isn't regulated meaning I could legally buy/own one? or would it still have to be registered meaning I can't until I'm 21? Whats the difference between regulated and registered?

The only registration in MD is voluntary. I think FPS made a typo. Regulated means you have to be 21+ years old to purchase. When buying a regulated firearm, the background check is state and federal. There is a wait time of ~7 days before the paperwork comes back from the Maryland State Police.

The firearms that FPS listed are center fire caliber firearms that aren't regulated and are sold over the counter after the federal NICS check. 18+ years old and you can own them.

 

[terryhimself]

Give us a call M&P 15/22 in stock.
The Gun Shop

 

[booker]

While it isn't related to the legal issue... for the potential purchaser, what are you looking for in the rifle? Have you shot anything before? Do you want an AR-style rifle because it's cool and you want to own it, or do you want to learn proper marksmanship for hunting, competition, or otherwise?

.22 is a good place to start, and you don't have to spend a lot on the rifle so long as it has a decent trigger. Pay for some instruction and you'll be a better shooter when you are 21 and able to purchase the larger caliber rifles and handguns.

Crawl, walk, run.

 

[ffemtreed]

you can get a colt Hbar AR15.

In Maryland all firearms are pretty much classified as one of two categories.

Regulated and Non-Regulated

Regulated firearms include all handguns and some scary looking rifles. they require you to be 21 and wait 7 days for a background check before possession.

Non-regulated firearms are all long guns that aren't on the regulated list. You have to be 18 to purchase and the instant background check is used so you can walk out of the store with your gun.

 

[mikec]

branj70, the 4473 and NICS check is a Federal thing. You buy a rifle in Texas, they have the same thing.

MD splits handguns and certain longarms into another category, regulated firearms. On top of the 4473 you pay MD $10 and fill out added forms and wait seven days.

 

[branj70]

While it isn't related to the legal issue... for the potential purchaser, what are you looking for in the rifle? Have you shot anything before? Do you want an AR-style rifle because it's cool and you want to own it, or do you want to learn proper marksmanship for hunting, competition, or otherwise?

.22 is a good place to start, and you don't have to spend a lot on the rifle so long as it has a decent trigger. Pay for some instruction and you'll be a better shooter when you are 21 and able to purchase the larger caliber rifles and handguns.

Crawl, walk, run.

I've shot a little Italian made .25 handgun & a Winchester 12-gauge but never a rifle. I'm looking to really learn proper marksmanship and maybe, depending on how I do with a rifle, competition. The reason I want an AR type rifle is because I love the way they look and I like the equipment rails of the 15/22. I do want to start with a .22 to learn on, that way I can move up.

Thanks guys!

 

[Squaregrouper]

If money isn't an issue and cool looks are, buy a 15-22. You can pick up a Ruger 10/22 at Dicks for <$200 and they're reliable, reasonably accurate and a lot of fun.

 

[ken792]

I too recommend the Ruger 10/22 or a Remington 597. Both are cheap ($230 and $180 or so respectively). Both are simple and reliable. The .22LR is the cheapest thing to shoot (Ammunitiontogo has CCI Blazer at $16 per 500). It's a fun and affordable way to work on your marksmanship.

The M&P15-22 will do the same thing being a .22LR, it will just cost more and have less in the way of replacement parts (not that you really need them for it or the above guns).