There has been much discussion about this on NES. Lots of NES armchair lawyers chiming in.
Google AI has chimed in with cites.
They claim that AR15 lowers that were obtained before 7/20/2016 DO NOT NEED TO BE REGISTERED.
If true, this means that folks with Pre Healey Lowers are sitting on a gold mine EVEN IF THEY WERE NOT FA10'd.
Google also says that Post Healey Lowers are illegal.
I do not think that the AGO will give additional guidance on the subject since now under the new law their original guidance is codified.
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Before July 20, 2016, in Massachusetts, AR-15 lower receivers didn't require registration unless they were part of a firearm that was a copy or duplicate of a banned assault weapon, but after that date, the Attorney General's enforcement notice clarified that copies or duplicates of banned assault rifles, including the Colt AR-15, were prohibited.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
Google Link Below:
Google AI has chimed in with cites.
They claim that AR15 lowers that were obtained before 7/20/2016 DO NOT NEED TO BE REGISTERED.
If true, this means that folks with Pre Healey Lowers are sitting on a gold mine EVEN IF THEY WERE NOT FA10'd.
Google also says that Post Healey Lowers are illegal.
I do not think that the AGO will give additional guidance on the subject since now under the new law their original guidance is codified.
AI Overview
Learn more
Before July 20, 2016, in Massachusetts, AR-15 lower receivers didn't require registration unless they were part of a firearm that was a copy or duplicate of a banned assault weapon, but after that date, the Attorney General's enforcement notice clarified that copies or duplicates of banned assault rifles, including the Colt AR-15, were prohibited.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
- Pre-July 20, 2016:
AR-15 lower receivers were not subject to registration unless they formed part of a firearm that was a copy or duplicate of an enumerated assault weapon. - Post-July 20, 2016:
The Attorney General's enforcement notice clarified that copies or duplicates of banned assault rifles, including the Colt AR-15, were prohibited. - Enforcement Notice:
The notice issued by the Attorney General's office on July 20, 2016, clarified what constituted a "copy" or "duplicate" weapon under the assault weapons ban. - Prohibited weapons:
Copies or duplicates of banned assault rifles, including the Colt AR-15 and the Kalishnikov AK-47, are prohibited by the Massachusetts assault weapons ban. - Grandfathering:
The enforcement notice does not apply to weapons obtained on or before July 20, 2016. - Registration:
If you purchased a weapon prior to July 20, 2016, and you have proof that you received the weapon solely for storage or repairs, you may return it provided that you register the transfer.
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