M1A Question

[Mike S]

OK, I know this is probably a dumb question. Why is it ok for these to have a flash suppressor?

Just wondering.

 

[Mike S]

sorry, *question* that's what I get for typing while watching TV

 

[OnTheRoad]

With no pistol grip or bayo lug, you only have 2 evil features: removable magazine and flash suppressor.

 

[M1911]

The 1994 assault weapons ban identified so-called assault-weapons by name and by evil features. 2 or more evil features makes a semi-automatic rifle an assault-weapon, IIRC. The evil features include a flash suppressor, pistol grip, folding or collapsible stock, bayonet lug.

The AR15 has a pistol grip, that is its one evil feature, so it can't have any more evil features like a flash suppressor. The M1A doesn't have a pistol grip, so it can have a flash suppressor and still have only one evil feature.

 

[Mike S]

ahhh. yes, thank you, more proof that gun laws are written by people that have no clue...

 

[Prepper]

ahhh. yes, thank you, more proof that gun laws are written by people that have no clue...

Yup. Feel safer knowing that Bad Guys with AR15's can't legally have a flash suppressor? There's no telling what kind of damage they could do if they are able to preserve their night vision better.