HKUSP45C
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I'm looking down the barrel at a smoking deal on a RRA AR-15. The only difficulty I have is it has a 14.5 inch bbl and a perm. attached flash hider to bring it up to legal. My quandry is whether or not it'd be legal or feasible to cut off the flash hider and attach a suppressor.
Obviously the can would have the paperwork, taxes paid, stamps in hand and NFA rules followed to get it, legally. My questions are:
Can I attach a suppressor permanently? Would it be worth the hassle (cleaning and maint.) to do so? In the small span of time between the cutting of the FH and the attachment of the suppressor would the rifle be, legally, a SBR? Armed with my suppressor, one stamp, the possible SBR and the intent to attach the can immediately would I be breaking the law? Finally, would a 14.5 inch bbl with a can (say AAC or GemTech, probably wet) pose problems in fit and function? I've seen some cans build up unburnt powder and ignite/burn internally, possibly causing harm to the operator. Is this a product of FA fire or too short a bbl or possibly both/one or the other?
I know these are legal questions, asked of a bunch of non-lawyers. I here-by absolve all of you of any liability. So, PLEASE don't reply with "consult a lawyer." I understand the risk of internet legal advice. I was hoping some very kind soul could offer a "Hey! I did just that and I was totally legal and here's why!" kind of response.
I have a pretty good feel of NFA regs, but this is a "grey area" to me ... maybe it's not, I don't know, hence my query.
I'm looking down the barrel at a smoking deal on a RRA AR-15. The only difficulty I have is it has a 14.5 inch bbl and a perm. attached flash hider to bring it up to legal. My quandry is whether or not it'd be legal or feasible to cut off the flash hider and attach a suppressor.
Obviously the can would have the paperwork, taxes paid, stamps in hand and NFA rules followed to get it, legally. My questions are:
Can I attach a suppressor permanently? Would it be worth the hassle (cleaning and maint.) to do so? In the small span of time between the cutting of the FH and the attachment of the suppressor would the rifle be, legally, a SBR? Armed with my suppressor, one stamp, the possible SBR and the intent to attach the can immediately would I be breaking the law? Finally, would a 14.5 inch bbl with a can (say AAC or GemTech, probably wet) pose problems in fit and function? I've seen some cans build up unburnt powder and ignite/burn internally, possibly causing harm to the operator. Is this a product of FA fire or too short a bbl or possibly both/one or the other?
I know these are legal questions, asked of a bunch of non-lawyers. I here-by absolve all of you of any liability. So, PLEASE don't reply with "consult a lawyer." I understand the risk of internet legal advice. I was hoping some very kind soul could offer a "Hey! I did just that and I was totally legal and here's why!" kind of response.
I have a pretty good feel of NFA regs, but this is a "grey area" to me ... maybe it's not, I don't know, hence my query.